Lysefjord

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Lysefjord is a dramatic, steep-walled fjord in southwestern Norway, famed for its towering cliffs, including the iconic Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), and striking natural scenery.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fjord
country Norway
etymology name means “light fjord” in Norwegian
formedBy glacial erosion
geologicalType glacial fjord
hasCliff Hengjanefossen area cliffs
Kjerag
Preikestolen
hasHydropowerFacility Lysebotn Hydropower Station
Lysebotn Hydropower Station
surface form: Lysebotn II Hydropower Station
hasLandmark Flørli
Hengjanefossen waterfall
Kjerag
surface form: Kjeragbolten

Lysebotn
Preikestolen
knownFor cruise tours
dramatic natural scenery
hiking
steep rock walls
tourism
length about 42 km
locatedIn Rogaland
surface form: Rogaland county

Western Norway
surface form: Southwestern Norway

Jæren region
surface form: Stavanger region
maximumDepth over 400 m
municipality Forsand (former)
Sandnes
Strand
nameRefersTo light-colored granite rock walls
nearbyCity Sandnes
Stavanger
opensInto North Sea
partOf Norwegian fjord system
popularWith climbers
cruise passengers
hikers
international tourists
region Western Norway
terminusNear Lysebotn
touristActivity base jumping from Kjerag
hiking to Kjerag
hiking to Preikestolen
kayaking
road trips to Lysebotn
sightseeing cruises
westernEndNear Lauvvik
Sandnes
Stavanger

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Western Norway containsFjord Lysefjord
Stavanger near Lysefjord