Lysevegen road

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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.

The road is open during the period May to October/November (depending on snow conditions). The Lysevegen is part of the well-known Suleskarroad from Telemark via Setesdal and Sirdal to Stavanger.

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Tor Steinar E
Kristiansand, Norway
This is a must
Tuesday, 18th October 2016
if you by any chance have the time to take this divertion , you just must. Its a thrilling and spectacular peace og mountain road Read full review
marklour
Fort Collins, Colorado
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Friends getaway
Family reunion
Monday, 7th August 2017
Amazing trip up the Lysefjord! Not nearly the crowds at the other fjord trips. The trip up the switchbacks truly spectacular Read full review
f-foerl
Bryne, Norway
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Family
Totally mesmerizing
Tuesday, 24th July 2018
As every time I go there I was mesmerized, this time to mesmerized to take pictures for TripAdvisor. Be sure that you don’t drive too fast, not only cause it’s a narrow road, but also you might miss... Read full review

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