Kivledalen

Kivledalen is a valley in Seljord Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The valley lies between the Skorve and Hattefjell mountains, immediately to the northwest of the village of Seljord.

History

The first known settlement in the valley was established in the 16th century. Kivledal is mentioned in several Norse sagas and Norwegian rural legends, the best known being the legend of Kivlemøyane. According to the legend, a church stood at Nystaulækrun in the medieval period.

Recreation

Kivledal is known as a good recreation place for the Seljord region. Hiking to the tall mountain Gøysen via Listaul and hiking to the tall mountain Nordnibba via Skrovestaul are both popular. In the winter, a fit skier can travel to the lake Lomma and as far as the Mandal valley, about to the northwest.