Peaks and Viewpoints

This collection highlights the dramatic topography of Lysefjorden in Rogaland. It features Preikestolen, a flat mountain plateau rising 604 meters above the water, and Kjeragbolten, a boulder wedged in a mountain crevice. The list covers various vantage points accessible via established hiking trails, including the peaks of Heiahorn and Vikastakken, offering perspectives on the fjord's steep granite walls and the winding Lysevegen road.

Pulpit Rock

Preikestolen or Prekestolen is a tourist attraction in the municipality of Strand in Rogaland county, Norway.

Kjeragbolten Viewpoint

Vantage point overlooking the five-cubic-meter glacial deposit wedged in a mountain crevice 984 meters above the Lysefjord.

Kjerag

Kjerag or Kiragg is a mountain in the Sandnes municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.

Waterfall

Roadside viewpoint overlooking a mountain waterfall and the upper sections of the Lysebotn valley.

Lysebotn Aussicht

Elevated vantage point providing a clear view of the 27 hairpin turns on the Lysevegen road and the village of Lysebotn.

Nesatindane

High-altitude cliff on the Kjerag plateau offering vertical views of the Lysefjord and the surrounding granite landscape.

Sollifjellet

Mountain peak situated between Preikestolen and Bratteli, offering views across the middle section of the Lysefjord.

Fossjuvet

A dramatic vertical gorge located near the entrance to the Lysefjord, featuring sheer rock walls and views toward the fjord.

Smellveggen

A prominent vertical cliff face on the southern side of the fjord, frequently used as a launch point for BASE jumping.

Ørnehylla

A cliff-side ledge on the trail to Kjerag, providing views of the zigzagging Lysevegen road and the fjord below.

Ruggestein

A 70-ton glacial erratic boulder balanced such that it can be rocked back and forth by a single person.

Trellskår

A steep mountain cleft and climbing area historically used as a passage between the fjord and highland pastures.

Planet Ø

A steep cliff formation on the southern side of the Lysefjord, recognized as a technical climbing destination.

Heiahorn

The highest peak in Strand municipality at 774 meters, offering 360-degree views of the Ryfylke archipelago and the fjord.

Vikastakken

A 430-meter summit overlooking the Lysefjord bridge and the confluence of the Lysefjord and Høgsfjord.