Lyngstøylvatnet
An emerald lake formed when a landslide dammed the river in 1908. Old roads and farmhouse stone walls remain visible in its clear depths
Lyngstøylvatnet lies in the middle section of Norangsdalen. In 1908, a massive landslide blocked the river, flooding the valley into a lake and submerging the original roads, stone bridges and summer pasture cabins. The water is emerald and clear, and on calm days you can clearly see the old road bed and stone walls on the lake floor. Almost vertical mountain walls surround it, making it one of the most photogenic lakes in western Norway. Divers also come specifically to explore its underwater ruins. County Road 655 runs along the lakeshore, with parking spots and short trails beside the road. Admission is free, and a stop of about 30 minutes is enough for photos.
Opening hours
Open all day (county road may close in winter)