active in the lysefjord
For true adventure seekers, the Lysefjord offers a wide variety of water and mountain activities that can keep you busy for days.
6-10 dagen
Mei-oktober
3 veerboten
Activiteitsniveau: matig tot hoog
If you are seeking an adrenaline rush, look no further! The Lysefjord is most known for some of the most iconic hikes in the world: Preikestolen, Kjerag, and Flørli. However, there are loads of other hiking trails and activities to explore. Biking, kayaking, horseback riding, boating, and more: the options are endless. It might be impossible to complete the full itinerary describes here. The idea is to inspire you to stay a little longer, explore a little more, get “off the beaten track”, and get more out of your stay in the Lysefjord. Pick and combine your favorites for the perfect adventure stay in the Lysefjord!
Hieronder vindt u onze aanbevolen route. Scroll verder naar beneden voor tips over omwegen en andere bezienswaardigheden en activiteiten die u langs deze route kunt ontdekken.
Cruise the Lysefjord
Cruise through the fjord and witness Preikestolen and Hengjanefossen waterfall. There are both boat and RIB cruises in the Lysefjord. Most fjord cruises start in Stavanger. Return to Stavanger, or get off at Forsand to continue your adventure in the Lysefjord.
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Horseback riding with a view
From Forsand, you can join a spectacular horseback riding tour to Mount Uburen, providing fantastic views of the area around the mouth of the Lysefjord. Icelandic horses give you a comfortable way of reaching the top, while at the same time challenging both balance and the art of trusting other individuals.
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Fossanmoen eilandisch paardencentrum
Bike along the Lysefjord
The dead-end narrow and windy road from Forsand to Fossmork runs along the Lysefjord. It is perfect for biking while taking in the stunning scenery, including views on Preikestolen. Take your own bike, or rent electric bikes at Explore Lysefjorden. At the end of the road, you can hike to Sollifjellet.
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Paddling the Lysefjord
Explore the stunning scenery of one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords, Lysefjord, in a kayak! Experience Preikestolen, Fantahålå, and other highlights, from the sea. At the Lysefjord, we have two local professional kayak tour companies, Fjord Expedition and Nordic Paddling, providing safe, high-quality, and unforgettable adventures.
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Bike the old road to Jørpeland
Cycling the 25 km “old road” via Kolabygda to Jørpeland, you get to experience the Lysefjord, Høgsfjord, and Botnefjord. Along the way, there are a number of small hills to overcome, but the effort is rewarded with nice downhills. You cycle along fjord arms with many cozy coves and small farms. The route is part of the longer Lysefjordruta cycle route.
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Hike Preikestolen
Of course, the biggest nature experience of the Lysefjord must be part of this itinerary. Formed by melting glaciers more than 10,000 years ago, Preikestolen is the most iconic natural landmark in Norway. Atop the 604 meters high cliff, you will experience the Lysefjord and find some of the most dramatic views Fjord Norway has to offer. If you want to beat the crowds, do a sunrise hike!
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Jørpeland - Lyngsheia - Songesand by bike
The 61-kilometer stretch from Jørpeland, via Tau and Årdal to Songesand at the Lysefjord is part of the longer Lysefjordruta bike route. The route is tough and best to bike with an e-bike. Along the way, you will pass beautiful Lake Tysdalsvatnet and the wild mountain plateau of Lyngsheia. If you’re lucky, you’ll get fantastic views of the fjord, with Preikestolen in the background. Descent through a magical wooded gorge, along the river Dalaåna. You can spend the night in magical Songesand, or take a ferry further through the Lysefjord.
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Hike Flørli
Cruise through the Lysefjord, and visit the roadless hamlet of Flørli, a former power plant village. Hike the world’s longest wooden staircase, 4,444 steps long, to enjoy jaw-dropping views of the Lysefjord and surrounding mountains. Hike down, visit the power station, and spend a night at this unique location.
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Adventures in Lysebotn
Cruise through the Lysefjord and visit Lysebotn. Here, you can/must visit Kjerag, one of our hiking icons. But there is much more to discover. SBK BASE is Lysebotn’s main activity center and provides equipment rental and guided tours for kayaking, canoeing, SUP boarding, biking, and more. Go paddling on the fjord, biking one of the narrow and windy mountain roads, or hiking to Jenafjell.
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Omwegen, bezienswaardigheden en activiteiten
In general, we recommend staying an extra night in Forsand, Jørpeland, Songesand, Flørli and/or Lysebotn.
Het is gemakkelijk om een extra nacht in Forsand te verblijven. Gjøysa Gard, Jachthaven Lysefjorden, Haukali 333, Lysefjorden Hyttegrend, En De stoutmoedige offer accommodation. Besides the already mentioned activities above, we can recommend a hike to Sokkanuten, Sollifjellet of Fantapytten. If you want to explore the Lysefjord more, you can rent a boat through Jachthaven Lysefjorden.
In de buurt van Preikestolen kunt u verblijven bij Preikestolen BaseCamp, PreikestolenCamping, Verkshotellet of Marihønehuset. Villa Rosehagen in Jørpeland is a pleasant eatery in an old wooden villa from 1912. Go for more local hikes around Jørpeland, or walk to the popular Jørpelandsholmen Island, reachable by a bridge, just outside the city center. Here, you can walk, jog, swim, barbeque, play disc golf, fish, or visit children’s playgrounds.
Along the biking route between Jørpeland and Songesand, we can recommend a stay at Lilland Hotel, Wathne Camping of Høiland Gard.
Praktische informatie
Het is mogelijk om deze route met de auto af te leggen en uw auto mee te nemen op de veerboot. Raadpleeg onze website voor meer informatie. veerbootinformatie Ga zorgvuldig te werk en zorg ervoor dat u ruim van tevoren reserveert.
Flørli is a roadless hamlet. In general, we do not recommend taking your car to Flørli. If you are traveling around in the Lysefjord and returning to the same place afterward, we recommend parking your car at Forsand, using the ferry as a passenger.
However, if you are traveling onwards after visiting Flørli, it is possible to take your car on the ferry to Flørli and park at the quay.
This itinerary consists of a range of suggested activities. We recommend picking a few and spending several nights at each location. Pick your favorites and design your own perfect “adrenaline adventure” in the Lysefjord!
Een video-impressie
We delen graag onze video-impressie van de Lysefjord, waarin we de diverse landschappen laten zien, van rustieke dorpjes tot fantastische wandelbestemmingen zoals Preikestolen, Kjerag en Flørli. Ga met ons mee op reis door dit 42 kilometer lange wonder, rijk aan geschiedenis en avontuur, en ontdek de betoverende charme van de Lysefjord.”
Aanbevolen routes voor Lysefjord
Rustig reizen in het Lysefjord
Reis op je gemak en geniet van het goede leven in lokale, kleinschalige gelegenheden.
Actief in de Lysefjord
Voor echte avonturiers biedt de Lysefjord een breed scala aan water- en bergactiviteiten.
Wandelen langs de Lysefjord
Verken de meest spectaculaire delen van de Lysefjord. Combineer de bekende wandelroutes met minder gebruikte paden.
Hoogtepunten van de Lysefjord
Vaar door de Lysefjord en wandel langs de klassiekers: Preikestolen, Flørli, Kjerag
Gids voor bezoekers van Lysefjord
Terwijl u dit majestueuze landschap verkent, bedenk dan dat uw daden de kracht hebben om onze unieke bestemming te beschermen en te koesteren voor iedereen die in uw voetsporen treedt.
Respecteer de natuur
Maak deel uit van de lokale gemeenschap
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