Altaelv

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Altaelv
Kautokeinoelv / Álttáeatnu
Altaelva canyon

Altaelva canyon

Data
Water code NO : 212th time
location Troms og Finnmark ( Norway )
River system Altaelv
source several source rivers in Troms and Finnmark
Source height ~  500  m
muzzle at Alta in the Altafjord ( Northern European Sea ) Coordinates: 69 ° 58 ′ 8 "  N , 23 ° 22 ′ 51"  E 69 ° 58 ′ 8 "  N , 23 ° 22 ′ 51"  E
Mouth height 0  m
Height difference 500 m
Bottom slope 2.1 ‰
length 240 km
Catchment area 7390 km²
Drain MQ
 101 m³ / s
Left tributaries Eibyelva , Gargiaelva
Reservoirs flowed through Virdnejávri ( Alta Dam )
Small towns Alta
Communities Kautokeino
Alta dam above the Altaelv gorge

The Altaelv , also known as Altaelva , Kautokeinoelv or Kautokeinoelva ( North Sami : Álttáeatnu ), is not the northernmost river in Europe , but one of the four northernmost major rivers.

geography

The over 100 km long Altaelv rises at around 500 m above sea level. NHN in the highlands of Troms og Finnmark and flows from south to north.

In the upper reaches, lake-like stretches alternate with rapids. On this section of the river lies Kautokeino , which is known as the Sami capital . That is why the upper course is also called Kautokeinoelva (Kautokeino River). It ends in the lake Virdnejávri . Its water level and discharge is regulated by the Alta Dam ( 69 ° 42 ′ 18 ″  N , 23 ° 49 ′ 6 ″  E ) , which uses the gradient for a hydroelectric power station .

In the middle reaches the Altaelv flows through several canyons . The approximately 10 km long and 300-420 m deep Sautso , Sami Čávžu ( 69 ° 46 ′ 0 ″  N , 23 ° 42 ′ 11 ″  E ) is particularly deep

Finally, the river flows into the Alta Fjord of the European North Sea near the town of Alta , the center of a large municipality on European route 6 .

leisure

The Altaelv is a popular salmon fishing river. The river is also ideal for canoeing tours lasting several days.

The four northernmost rivers in Europe

  • The Tanaelva , also just called Tana, has its source a little further north than the Altaelv and flows about 61 km further north.
  • The Norwegian Reisaelv and the Russian Titowka have their source more northerly than both, but not so far to the north.

Web links

Commons : Altaelva  - collection of images, videos and audio files

See also