The Rauma is a river that runs through Romsdalen , a valley in Møre og Romsdal and Innlandet counties in Norway . It runs for 68 kilometres (42 mi) from Lesjaskogsvatnet , a lake in the municipality of Lesja , to the town of Åndalsnes in the municipality of Rauma . The river was once famous for its salmon -fishing, but since an infection with Gyrodactylus salaris only 5 to 10% of the original stock survives. This, however, has begun to recover rapidly after a successful revitalisation project. The salmon runs up to the Slettafossen , a 16-metre (52 ft) high combination of waterfalls and rapids more than 42 kilometres (26 mi) upriver from the estuary .
12-574: The Rauma River and its valley are regarded as one of the most beautiful in Norway. The river runs very clear with a green tint and the mountains tower some 1,500 to 1,800 metres (4,900 to 5,900 ft) above the river in the lower and middle parts of the valley. The Reinheimen National Park and the Trollveggen cliff are both located along the southwestern shores of the river through the municipality of Rauma. The Romsdalsalpene mountains surround
24-556: A lake in the municipality of Lesja , to the town of Åndalsnes in the municipality of Rauma . The river was once famous for its salmon -fishing, but since an infection with Gyrodactylus salaris only 5 to 10% of the original stock survives. This, however, has begun to recover rapidly after a successful revitalisation project. The salmon runs up to the Slettafossen , a 16-metre (52 ft) high combination of waterfalls and rapids more than 42 kilometres (26 mi) upriver from
36-691: A protected watercourse in 1992, and the only main tributary affected by hydroelectric power is the Verma River with the over 300-metre (980 ft) Vermafossen falls. The biggest tributaries are the Ulvåa and Istra . The Istra runs through the Ister Valley, well known for Trollstigen Road in its upper parts. The origins of the name Rauma are unknown. 62°33′27″N 7°40′41″E / 62.5575°N 7.67806°E / 62.5575; 7.67806 This Innlandet location article
48-635: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Møre og Romsdal location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a protected area in Europe is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Rauma (river) The Rauma is a river that runs through Romsdalen , a valley in Møre og Romsdal and Innlandet counties in Norway . It runs for 68 kilometres (42 mi) from Lesjaskogsvatnet ,
60-403: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Møre og Romsdal location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in Norway is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Reinheimen National Park Reinheimen National Park ( Norwegian : Reinheimen nasjonalpark ) is a national park in Norway that
72-538: Is extremely varied. In the west, it is very dramatic, with sharply pointed peaks and knife-edge ridges, and rapidly flowing rivers. Towards the east, the terrain is more gently sloping, plateaus occur, valleys are broader and rivers flow more slowly. A number of rivers, such as the Istra , Rauma , Lora, Finna/Skjerva, Valldøla, and Tora/Føysa, have their sources in Reinheimen. This Innlandet location article
84-423: Is the Verma River with the over 300-metre (980 ft) Vermafossen falls. The biggest tributaries are the Ulvåa and Istra . The Istra runs through the Ister Valley, well known for Trollstigen Road in its upper parts. The origins of the name Rauma are unknown. 62°33′27″N 7°40′41″E / 62.5575°N 7.67806°E / 62.5575; 7.67806 This Innlandet location article
96-409: The estuary . The Rauma River and its valley are regarded as one of the most beautiful in Norway. The river runs very clear with a green tint and the mountains tower some 1,500 to 1,800 metres (4,900 to 5,900 ft) above the river in the lower and middle parts of the valley. The Reinheimen National Park and the Trollveggen cliff are both located along the southwestern shores of the river through
108-467: The municipality of Rauma. The Romsdalsalpene mountains surround the river and the valley, including the mountains Store Trolltind , Store Venjetinden , Trollryggen , and Romsdalshornet . The Rauma Line railroad follows the river through the valley on its way north to Åndalsnes. The railroad crosses the river on the Kylling Bridge at the village of Verma . The Rauma was classified as
120-577: The northern part of the Ottadalen valley. The park is one of the largest wilderness areas still intact in Western Norway . Much of the original alpine ecosystem, including wild reindeer, wolverines , golden eagles , gyr falcons , and ptarmigans , is still intact. The park is made up of numerous mountains and valleys. The highest mountains in the park tower are more than 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level. The landscape in Reinheimen
132-428: The river and the valley, including the mountains Store Trolltind , Store Venjetinden , Trollryggen , and Romsdalshornet . The Rauma Line railroad follows the river through the valley on its way north to Åndalsnes. The railroad crosses the river on the Kylling Bridge at the village of Verma . The Rauma was classified as a protected watercourse in 1992, and the only main tributary affected by hydroelectric power
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#1732787902692144-466: Was established in 2006. The park consists of a 1,969-square-kilometre (760 sq mi) continuous protected mountain area. It is located in Møre og Romsdal and Innlandet counties in Norway. The park includes parts of the municipalities of Lesja , Skjåk , Vågå , Lom , Fjord , and Rauma . The park consists of much of the Tafjordfjella mountain range as well as the reindeer habitat in
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