Norway, Rogaland
Twenty seven hairpins drop 900 metres to the head of the Lysefjord.
Length
30 km
In miles
18.6 mi
Driving time
56 min
Atlas rating
9.6 / 10
The run
Sirdal to Lysebotn, following the Fv500. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Closed in winter
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