STAGE 7
Bakken – Preikestolen BaseCamp
This demanding stage, with some scrambling sections, entails multiple highlights. From “Hoppet” you can see the entire Lysefjord. The trail passes spectacular Hengjanenibbå and the legendary Hengjane Farm. Many hikers have underestimated Neverdalen Valley’s length and uphills. Looking forward to reach Preikestolen does give you the mental energy needed. The ‘Jewel of the Lysefjord’, towering 604 meters above sea level has provides you with world famous views. The cherry on the cake after having hiked for multiple days. Reward yourself with good food and a soft bed at Preikestolen BaseCamp, overlooking Lake Revsvatnet.
We recommend to hike the Lysefjorden Rundt Trail anti-clockwise. The information on this page is based on hiking east-west. However, it is possible to hike this stage in both directions.
On ut.no, Norway’s hiking planner, you’ll find detailed trail information. Use digital maps for navigation, and searching for cabins and hikes all over the country. Ut.no is a services offered to the public by the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT).
| Difficulty | Demanding |
| Distance | 11.5 km (excl. Preikestolen) 15.5 km (incl. Preikestolen) |
| Duration | 6-7 hours (excl. Preikestolen) 8-9 hours (incl. Preikestolen) |
| Total elevation gain | 750 meter (east-west) 600 meter (west-east) Add 200 meters of elevation when including Preikestolen |
| Season | May – October (Preikestolen Trail is open year-round) |
| Link to digital hiking map | Ut.no/bakken-preikestolenbasecamp |
| GPX-file | Bakken-Preikestolen BaseCamp (GPX) |
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Directions
If you wish to take a ferry to Bakken (see Public Transport), you can park at Lauvvik, Forsand, Songesand or Lysebotn quay, depending on where you travel from.
If you wish to hike from Preikestolen BaseCamp and travel from Stavanger, then drive the Ryfylke Tunnel and follow signs to Jørpeland and then Preikestolen.
Public Transport
There is a ferry to/from Bakken
Kolumbus – speed ferry
Ferry departures from/to Lauvvik, Forsand, Bratteli, Bakken, Songesand, Flørli and Lysebotn (year-round).
If you want to start to hike at Preikestolen BaseCamp, you can take a bus from Stavanger and Jørpeland.
Are you planning to hike the Lysefjorden Rundt Trail this year?
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Lysefjord Code of Conduct
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Plan your trip according to your ability and current conditions. Pay attention to the weather – listen to local advice.
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Be prepared and bring necessary equipment, including good footwear, rain/wind proof clothing, a torch, hat, gloves and an extra set of warm clothes. Expect the unexpected. Bring a backpack with a packed lunch, extra snacks and water.
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Leave no trace. Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints. Behave responsible, taking other hikers’ and nature’s wellbeing into account.
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Bring a map. Follow marked trails and pay attention to signs and information boards along the way. If you lose your way, be on the lookout for cairns of rocks or red Ts. Please do not make your own cairns.
- You hike at your own risk. Turn around in time.
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In case of an emergency – call 113.
