itineraries
'''Lysefjorden''' the first fjord when you arrive from the south, is one of the most famous fjord in Norway. The 40 km long fjord surrounded by impressive mountains and cliffs carved out during succesive Ice Ages is the dominante fesature of Forsand municipality.
For a magnificent view of the fjord, walk to the top of '''Preikestolen''' Pulpit Rock, 600 m above sea level. The walk takes about two hours from the parking lot paid parking near the Preikestolen Mountain lodge. More than 130.000 persons made this walk in the summer season of 2010! Season. April - October
'''Kjerag''' mountain plateau rise up to 1084 m above the innermost part and southern shore of the Lysefjord. One dramatic attraction is Kjeragbolten, a boulder wedged into a crack in the mountain.Kjerag also attracts base jumpers and rock climbers. The trail starts from Ãygardstølen by Lysevegen Road closed in Winter, often until June. 10 km hike, climbs 570 m, Good shoes and hysical health are advised.Season June - September.
'''Lysevegen''' from Lysebotn in the bottom of lysefjorden in east up to Ãygardstøl count 27 exciting hairpin bends, open in summer.
The National Tourist Road Ryfylke starts as Road 13 from Oanes by the northern mouth of the Lysefjord and goes 183 km through Ryfylke up to Håra, Røldal in Hardanger, the last part crossing Røldalsfjellet mountains as Road 520 closed in winter
Along Svandalsfossen waterfall by road 520 National Tourist Road Ryfylke you can follow the waterfall up close while climbing the striking stairs.
Allmannajuvet gorge near Sauda will get a visitor centerin 2012. here you can walk on the old mine road and get a guided tour into the dark zink mines.
