Lovatnet
A glacial lake in the Lodalen valley with emerald-green water. Kilometre-high cliffs and waterfalls drop straight into the lake, with the Kjenndal Glacier at its far end.
Lovatnet lies in the Lodalen valley, southeast of the village of Loen. The lake is about 11 km long and is fed by meltwater from the Jostedal Glacier. Its milky-green colour comes from suspended glacial rock flour. A narrow road runs along the lake, partly toll-charged (around NOK 100), to the Kjenndal Glacier at the valley floor. Along the way are Ramnefjell Falls, the trailhead for the Bødal Glacier and several lakeside bays where you can stop for photos. In summer the Kjenndal II sightseeing boat runs across the lake, and rowing boats can be rented on the shore. The valley suffered landslide-triggered waves that caused disasters in 1905 and 1936, and there is a memorial by the lake. The lake entrance is about a 15-minute drive from Loen village.
Opening hours
All day (sightseeing boats mid-June–August)
Nearby sights
- Skåla
- Ramnefjellsfossen
- Strynsvatnet
- Via Ferrata Loen
- Olden
- Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre
- Kjenndalsbreen
- Bødalsbreen