Urskar

Urskar is a pass in , , and has an elevation of 421 metres. Urskar is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pulpit Rock.

Scenic viewpoint
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Preikestolen or Prekestolen is a tourist attraction in Strand Municipality in county, . Preikestolen is a steep cliff which rises 604 metres above Lysefjorden.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jørpeland and Forsand.

Town
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is the administrative centre of Strand Municipality in county, . The town is located on the western coast of the mainland, along the shore of the Idsefjorden, about 20 kilometres northeast of the city of Stavanger. is situated 7 km northwest of Urskar.

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is a former municipality in county, . The 780-square-kilometre municipality existed from 1871 until its dissolution in 2020. The area is now divided between Sandnes Municipality and Strand Municipality in the traditional district of .

Urskar

Latitude
58.98897° or 58° 59′ 20″ north
Longitude
6.15233° or 6° 9′ 8″ east
Elevation
421 metres (1,381 feet)
Open location code
9FC8X5Q2+HW
Geo­Names ID
9163264
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Urskar” goes by many names.
  • Norwegian: “Urskar”

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