Dalälven

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Dalälven's position
Dalälven's position
Dal River viewed from the crossing of road 70 between Avesta and Hedemora
Dal River viewed from the crossing of road 70 between Avesta and Hedemora

The Dal River (or Dalälven in Swedish) is a river in central Sweden that flows from the north of Dalarna and runs into the sea in northern Uppland. The northern part is split into two rivers: Österdalälven and Västerdalälven. The two connect in Djurås. It is over 520 km long — the third longest river in Sweden, and has a hydropower potential of 1420 megawatts, of which 2/3 is utilized. The largest power plant is located at the Trängslet dam. Dalälven has been significant historically as a raft transport route.