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Løveid lock

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3720, Skien

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It has three locks and an elevation of 10.3 m and was blasted through the rock using gunpowder in 1854-60. The canal boats "Victoria" and "Henrik Ibsen" run the canal in during the summerseason. 

Here you will also find the Skotfoss trail, which is a 3.7 km long cultural trail. It starts at Løveid locks and goes on in scenic surroundings in woodland and along the river. The trail has a total of 15 illustrated information signs.

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