Lysebotn Road
Norway, europe
8 km
900 m
difficult
June to September
The Lysebotn Road (Lysevegen) is a dramatic mountain road in Rogaland county, Norway, connecting the tiny village of Lysebotn at the head of the Lysefjord with the highland plateau above. The road climbs approximately 900 meters over just 8 kilometers, featuring 27 hairpin bends and a 1.1-kilometer-long tunnel with a complete spiral turn inside the mountain. This engineering marvel allows the road to gain elevation within the mountain itself before emerging at a higher point on the cliff face.
The road descends to Lysebotn, a remote settlement accessible only by this road or by ferry through the spectacular Lysefjord. The village sits at the innermost point of the fjord, surrounded by near-vertical cliff walls rising over 1,000 meters. The area is best known as the location of Kjeragbolten, a boulder wedged between two cliff faces 984 meters above the fjord, and Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), one of Norway's most famous natural landmarks, though the latter is accessed from the opposite end of the fjord.
The road is only open from June to September due to extreme winter conditions, and its narrow width and steep gradient make it unsuitable for large vehicles. The combination of the spiral tunnel, tight switchbacks, and the stunning fjord scenery below makes Lysebotn Road one of the most unique driving experiences in Scandinavia. The final descent offers extraordinary views of the fjord and the surrounding mountains.
Where is it?
Lysebotn Road is located in Rogaland, Norway (europe). Coordinates: 59.0558, 6.6456
Driving Tips
Open June to September only. The spiral tunnel is disorienting but well lit. Not suitable for caravans. Combine with a visit to Kjeragbolten hike. Ferry service operates in summer.
Road Surface
Paved asphalt
Road Details
- Country
- Norway
- Continent
- europe
- Region
- Rogaland
- Length
- 8 km
- Max Elevation
- 900 m
- Difficulty
- difficult
- Surface
- Paved asphalt
- Best Season
- June to September
- Coordinates
- 59.0558, 6.6456
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