Eira (river)

Eira is a river in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The 7-kilometre (4.3 mi) long river flows from the lake Eikesdalsvatnet past the village of Eresfjord and into the Eresfjorden. The mountain Skjorta lies 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of the river.

Eira
Eira river in Eresfjord
Location of the river
Eira (river) (Norway)
Location
CountryNorway
CountyMøre og Romsdal
MunicipalitiesMolde Municipality
Physical characteristics
SourceEikesdalsvatnet
  locationOsen, Molde
  coordinates62.63159°N 8.10182°E / 62.63159; 8.10182
  elevation22 metres (72 ft)
MouthEresfjorden
  location
Syltebø, Molde
  coordinates
62.68495°N 8.13164°E / 62.68495; 8.13164
  elevation
0 metres (0 ft)
Length7 km (4.3 mi)

Historically, the river was a bountiful salmon fishing area, but since it has become a regulated river for nearby hydro-electric power stations, the fish have not been as plentiful.[1]

See also

  • List of rivers in Norway

References

  1. Store norske leksikon. "Eira" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-10-31.


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