Viking Magazine - Jul/Aug 2023 - 17

The Peak of
All Detours
This route full of sloping hills and daring hairpin turns
will bring you face to face with some of Norway's
most awe-evoking marvels of nature, from towering
mountain peaks to powerful, rushing waterfalls.
Stretching over 160 miles from the village of Håra in
Vestland County to the picturesque farming village of
Oanes at Lysefjord, this journey contains a multitude
of surprises along the way, including an initial split in
the road, where it is left to the driver to decide which
section to continue along before the roads rejoin at the
Sandsfjord Bridge. Whichever route you choose,
there is ample opportunity to engage with natural
wonders along the way. The mighty waters of the
Svandalsfossen waterfall greet you just outside of
Sauda, spilling from a height of over 590 feet above
the Saudafjord. Take in the spectacular falls from a
distance or climb the 540 steps to let its waters mist
over you from a shocking proximity.
Pull off at the charming beach village of Sand on
the shores of the Sandsfjord to stretch your legs, where
you can enjoy a range of tourist attractions like the
Once you reach
Lysefj ord, take a
slight detour to
the area's tallest
mountain top.
Located just
26 miles from the
main road, this
3,556-foot peak is a
sight to behold and
is notably famous
for the 16-cubicfoot
boulder that
has been naturally
wedged between its
edge into a mountain
crevice-referred
to as Kjeragbolten.
Venture out and
pose for a photo on
the boulder if you're
seeking a thrill.
Take A Hike,
If You Dare
One of the most
famous hiking
trails in Norway
(and possibly even
Europe) is located
along the Hardanger
route. This trail,
called Trolltunga-
the Troll's Tongue-is
known not only for
its rewarding view
of Ringedalsvatnet
lake from over
2,000 feet in the
sky, but also for the
treacherous diffi culty
and physical demand
of the hike, which
requires a round trip
of about 17 miles.
Ryfylke Museum and the
Salmon Studio. The south end
of the village harbors the Høse
Bru foot bridge, from which
you can enjoy a tranquil view
of the Suldalslågen river. For
another stunning vantage point, venture to the
municipality of Suldal just south of Sand, which contains
a 360-degree lookout over the Lovraeidet isthmus
on the gorgeous Lovrafjord. Your journey's end brings
you to Lysefjord, which is truly a marvel all its own.
Flanked by lake-fi lled valleys, verdant plateaus and
the 3,556-foot-high peak of Kjerag Massif, the
scenery offers a perfect conclusion to your journey
through Ryfylke.
RYFYLKE ROAD TRIP STATS:
162 miles
0-3,188 feet above sea level
1 ferry crossing
HøSE BRU
@sonsofnorway
Jul/Aug 2023
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PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT): OLGA MILTSOVA/ADOBE; NATALIA KURZOVA/
ADOBE; ANDREAS SOLBAKKEN/VISIT RYFYLKE; TROLLTUNGA ADVENTURES/VISIT NORWAY;
SIMON SJØKVIST/VISIT HARDANGERFJORD
Ryfylke

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