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Lysevegen road

Lysevegen road Photo: Hanne Sundbø
Lysevegen road Photo: Torbjørn Heggheim
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Lysevegen road Photo: Hanne Sundbø Lysevegen road Photo: Torbjørn Heggheim Read more: Utsikt frå Øygardstøl
Lysevegen road Photo: Hanne Sundbø
Lysevegen road Photo: Torbjørn Heggheim
Read more: Utsikt frå Øygardstøl

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The popular tourist road Lysevegen in Forsand in Ryfylke goes from Lysebotn innermost in the Lysefjord to Sirdal. The road was built as a works road during the building of the Tjodan hydroelectric power station and was officially opened in 1984. Prior to that, boats were the only regular means of communication with the outside world for people in Lysebotn.
From Lysebotn the road first passes through a 1,100 metre tunnel before continuing up to the mountain round a series of 27 hairpin bends. At the top of the ascent (640 metres) lies the Øygardstøl panorama restaurant and the car park for the walk up to Kjerag.

The highest point on the road is by Andersvatn lake, 950 metres above sea level.

See the trip from Lomeland to Lysebotn in the spring on youtube.

The road is open during the period May to October/November (depending on snow conditions). The Lysevegen is part of the National Biking Route 2 from Telemark via Setesdal to Stavanger.

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  • Nature and terrain

    • hiking area
    • mountains

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Last updated: 11/22/2012 Source: Reisemål Ryfylke
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Scenic attractions in Ryfylke

The panoramic view from Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) includes the Lysefjord and the surrounding mountain areas.

The south coast and Telemark

This contrasting trip follows the beautiful coastline dotted with detours to pretty little towns redolent with the atmosphere of the windjammer age.

Preikestolen and National Tourist Route Ryfylke 360 panorama SkyCam

Get a bird's eye view of Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock), the Lysefjord and the rest of Ryfylke, home to the southernmost fjords in Norway.

Tourist information in Ryfylke

There are several tourist information offices in the Ryfylke area.

Hiking to the top of Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock)

Hike from the Preikestolen Mountain Lodge to the top of Pulpit Rock, 600 meters above the Lysefjord, with Norway host David Spinx.

Food in Ryfylke

Salmon and halibut are important ingredients in the local kitchen in Ryfylke.

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