Lysebotn & Lysevegen Hairpin Road
Lysebotn / Lysevegen
A village at the far end of Lysefjord and one of Norway's most thrilling switchback roads, with 27 hairpin bends and a 360-degree turn inside a tunnel, overlooking the fjord all the way.
Lysebotn sits at the eastern end of Lysefjord and is the gateway to Kjeragbolten, the boulder wedged between cliffs. It is also an internationally known spot for low-altitude BASE jumping. The Lysevegen road behind the village climbs nearly 900 m in about 10 km, with 27 hairpin bends and a 360-degree loop completed inside a tunnel. Along the way, the Øygardstøl viewpoint and restaurant overlook the whole series of bends and the fjord. The road is generally open from June to early October. Passing on narrow stretches requires patience, and large camper vans should take care. You can take a car ferry from the Stavanger direction and leave by road, forming a loop.
Opening hours
Jun–early Oct (road open season)
Nearby sights
- Kjerag & Kjeragbolten
- Flørli 4444 Steps
- Månafossen
- Lysefjord Cruise
- Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
- Kongeparken
- Dalsnuten
- Norwegian Petroleum Museum