Eira (river)

Eira
Eira river in Eresfjord
Eira (river) is located in Møre og Romsdal
Eira (river)
Location of the river
Eira (river) is located in Norway
Eira (river)
Eira (river) (Norway)
Location
CountryNorway
CountyMøre og Romsdal
MunicipalitiesMolde Municipality
Physical characteristics
SourceEikesdalsvatnet
 • locationOsen, Molde
 • coordinates62°37′54″N 8°06′07″E / 62.63159°N 8.10182°E / 62.63159; 8.10182
 • elevation22 metres (72 ft)
MouthEresfjorden
 • location
Syltebø, Molde
 • coordinates
62°41′06″N 8°07′54″E / 62.68495°N 8.13164°E / 62.68495; 8.13164
 • elevation
0 metres (0 ft)
Length7 km (4.3 mi)

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.

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]

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