Rogaland · Norway
Lysevegen
Fv500Lysebotn to Øygardstøl
A wall of hairpins climbing from the head of the Lysefjord.
The Lysevegen climbs out of Lysebotn at the head of the Lysefjord on a staircase of tight hairpins, including a spiral tunnel inside the mountain, to the high moorland above. Mind the very tight hairpins, the single-lane sections, and the gated tunnel.
Hairpins stack down the rock face to the fjord floor, tightening the whole way, then a spiralling tunnel finishes it off. Pure drama over dark water.
Why we picked it
Scenery
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Best seasons
SpringSummerAutumn
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Lysevegen on the map2.8 mi · point to point
LysebotnStart · Rogaland
ØygardstølEnd · Rogaland
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Character
Corners30bends
Tightness8of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Hairpins11bends over 150°
Climb440 mtotal ascent
Summit787 mhighest point of the line · 2,582 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4 to 8%over 8%347 to 787 mPoints of interest1 stop
- Øygardstøl (Eagle’s Nest viewpoint)Viewpoint1.4 mi in
Hazards
- Very tight hairpins
- Single-lane spiral tunnel
- Closed in winter
Sources
“a very popular tourist road in the high mountains of Rogaland”
Route traced from OpenStreetMap, with its stats measured from that line. How the roads are mapped
Driving the Lysevegen: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Lysevegen?
Lysevegen runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and takes about 7 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Lysevegen to drive?
We rate it demanding: 30 corners including 11 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 10%, and a tightness of 8 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Lysevegen?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best. The road closes seasonally over winter; check it has reopened before setting out.
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