STAGE 3
Flørli – Langavatn
Hiking the world’s longest wooden staircase is an experience of a lifetime. 4,444 steps will lead you up from the fjord to 742 meters above sea level, in just 2 km, offering mighty views of the Lysefjord and the village of Flørli along the way. Suddenly, you are in the mountains. It is a very long hike to Langavatn. Start early and be prepared for a lot of elevation gain! The trail leads through very varied terrain. Exposed bedrock, sprinkled with boulders from the last ice age, bogs and ponds. This challenging hike offers a true wilderness experience. Most hikers highly underestimate the difficulty. Be well-prepared, as it can take up to 15 hours. In poor weather, we recommend a day hike in Flørli to avoid unnecessary risks on this demanding trail.
We recommend to hike the Lysefjorden Rundt Trail anti-clockwise. The information on this page is based on hiking west-east. Start the hike no later than 9 am. In June, check snow conditions. When hiking east-west, do not hike down the steep Flørli stairs. From the top of the Flørli stairs, you can hike down the safer Rallarstien Trail.
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 | VERY DEMANDING (west-east) Demanding (east-west) |
| Distance |
17 km (west-east) |
| Duration |
8-10 hours (west-east) for experienced hikers. It is not uncommon to use up to 15 hours on the trail. 7-9 hours (east-west) for experienced hikers. Start no later than 8am. |
| Total elevation gain | 1600 (west-east) 550 (east-west) |
| Season | July – October |
| Link to digital hiking map | Ut.no/flørli-langavatn |
| GPX-file | Flørli-Langavatn (GPX) |
| More info | |
Directions
You can take a ferry to Flørli. There are no roads to Flørli. Park at Lauvvik, Forsand, Songesand or Lysebotn quay.
If you hike from Langavatn, you first have to hike from Øygardstøl. See Langavatn-Kjerag-Lysebotn.
Public Transport
You can take a ferry to Flørli from Lauvvik, Forsand, Bratteli, Bakken, Songesand and Lysebotn.
If you hike from Langavatn, you first have to hike from Øygardstøl. See Langavatn-Kjerag-Lysebotn.
Accommodation
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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.
