Sjöar och vattenfall i Lysefjorden

Scenic Lakes and Waterfalls

Explore the diverse aquatic landscapes of the Ryfylke region, centered around the 42-kilometer-long Lysefjord. This collection features the Hengjanefossen waterfall, which drops directly into the fjord waters from the Hengjane plateau, and several high-altitude lakes including Troppevatnet and Liarvatnet. These mountain lakes serve as key landmarks along the regional hiking network, providing essential navigational points for those trekking toward Preikestolen and the surrounding peaks of Strand and Forsand.

Scenic Lakes and Waterfalls – Karta

Adriana Ocampo / CC-BY-SA

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Hengjanefossen

A 400-meter-high waterfall on the northern shore of the Lysefjord. The water drops vertically from the Hengjane plateau directly into the fjord, making it a prominent landmark for sightseeing cruises.

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Lysefjord

Lysefjord or Lysefjorden is a fjord located in the Ryfylke area in Rogaland county in southwestern Norway.

C

Troppevatnet

High-altitude lake situated along the hiking route toward Preikestolen. Until 2019, the lake marked the municipal border between Strand and Forsand.

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Liarvatnet

Large lake in Strand municipality that serves as a primary trailhead for mountain hikes to the Heiahorn and Smørstakken peaks.

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Svortingsvatnet

Mountain lake located in the rugged terrain between Liarvatnet and the Lysefjord, accessible via marked trekking paths.

F

Botnatjørna

Small mountain lake located in the highland plateau of the Ryfylke region.

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Ulvaskogvatna

Group of mountain lakes situated in the Ulvaskog area, located on the plateau south of the Lysefjord.

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