Lysevegen (Road 500)
Norway, europe
30 km
920 m
difficult
June to September
Lysevegen (Road 500) is a 30-kilometer mountain road in Rogaland county, Norway, connecting the Lysefjord with the Sirdal valley. The road climbs from sea level at the Lysebotn ferry terminal to 920 meters in altitude through 27 hairpin bends, including a dramatic section where the road passes through a tunnel that spirals 360 degrees inside the mountain to gain elevation.
The spiral tunnel is unique in Norway and adds an element of engineering wonder to an already dramatic drive. At the top of the climb, the road emerges onto a high plateau of lakes, bogs, and open heathland, a stark contrast to the deep, narrow fjord below. The Lysefjord itself is famous for the Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), a flat-topped cliff 604 meters above the water, and Kjeragbolten, a boulder wedged in a mountain crevice. Lysevegen provides the most dramatic road access to this landscape, though the Lysefjord can also be reached by boat.
Where is it?
Lysevegen (Road 500) is located in Rogaland, Norway (europe). Coordinates: 59.0547, 6.6458
Driving Tips
Open June to September. The 360-degree spiral tunnel is disorienting but well-lit. Combine with a ferry ride on the Lysefjord and a hike to Preikestolen. Not suitable for large vehicles.
Road Surface
Paved asphalt
Road Details
- Country
- Norway
- Continent
- europe
- Region
- Rogaland
- Length
- 30 km
- Max Elevation
- 920 m
- Difficulty
- difficult
- Surface
- Paved asphalt
- Best Season
- June to September
- Coordinates
- 59.0547, 6.6458
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