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Forsand

Steep Ascent with Steel Chain – Lysebotn Tunnel loop from Lyse kapell

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Norway
Rogaland
Forsand

Steep Ascent with Steel Chain – Lysebotn Tunnel loop from Lyse kapell

Hard

5.0

(1)

23

hikers

Steep Ascent with Steel Chain – Lysebotn Tunnel loop from Lyse kapell

04:49

14.3km

670m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.06 km for 257 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.13 km

View of Lysebotn

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Short hike out of town towards Lysetunnelen. Fantastic view of the town and the end of the fjord.

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6.88 km

Kjerag Trailhead Parking

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Sufficient parking spaces are available. Cheap 300 crowns a day 🫣

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7.11 km

Very steep accent to the plateau above the fjord

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7.21 km

Øygardstøl

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Øygardstøl is the start point for the route to the Kjeragbolten, one of Norway's most famous natural landmarks. Before setting out, consider that it's a 7-mile (11 km) out and …

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7.31 km

Kjerag Café

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6

7.32 km

Øygardstøl (Adlernest) Viewpoint

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Parking for the start of the tour. The parking lot people can also give good advice on the weather!

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12.9 km

Lysebotn Tunnel

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This steep spiral tunnel cannot be bypassed.
Cons: practically unlit, steep on the ascent (accordingly the wheel dynamo does not work at full speed), long, narrow
Positive: only a car now and then

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

343 m

246 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

271 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (650 m)

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Monday 20 July

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