Hivjufossen[1] is a 250 meters high waterfall in Hovet, a village in the municipality of Hol in the county Buskerud, in Norway.
Some kilometers from the centre of the village Hovet, in the direction of Aurland, is a hiking track to the Hivjufossen.
The majestic waterfall is a tourist attraction[2] and can only be reached after 40 till 60 minutes climbing.
Hivjufossen consists of an upper and lower waterfall which are created by the water of the river Storekvelvi that streams from Hardangervidda National Park to Hallingskarvet National Park.
Magne Holestøl, local guide, experienced travel guide of tourists who visit the Hivjufossen and member of the rescue team in 1991, stated in the article "Ikke trygt for turister" in the provincial newspaper NRK Buskerud Hivjufossen is not safe for tourists.