LYSEFJORD TOP 10 DAY HIKES
WELCOME TO THE LYSEFJORD
Lysefjorden byr på noen av verdens mest ikoniske fotturer. Klassikerne Preikestolen, Kjerag og Flørli er mest kjent, men den 42 km lange Lysefjorden er også hjemsted for et bredt utvalg av andre mer utenfor allfarvei-fotturer, alle med flott utsikt. Vi har valgt ut våre lokale favoritter for deg!
Around the Lysefjord, the different seasons are beautiful, and offer great contrasts. Traditionally, June, July and August are the peak-season months for hiking, and guests from all over the world travel to our region. In autumn, winter and spring, visitor numbers are low. In the western part of the fjord, hiking is possible most time of the year. In the eastern part, however, the weather is harsher. Here, snow accumulates throughout the winter, and takes longer to melt.
Whatever the time of year, weather and trail conditions can change daily. Therefore, check the seasonal conditions when picking a hike, and check the weather forecast before you go out. You should adapt your preparations and the equipment you bring accordingly.
Have a safe hike!
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PREIKESTOLEN
Preikestolen ble dannet av smeltende isbreer for mer enn 10 000 år siden, og er det mest ikoniske naturlige landemerket i Norge. På toppen av den 604 meter høye klippen vil du oppleve Lysefjorden og finne noen av de mest dramatiske utsiktene Fjord-Norge har å by på.
Moderate
8 km round-trip
3,5 hours round-trip
500 meter
Year-round
KJERAG: nesatindane & kjeragbolten
Approx. 10.000 years ago, massive glaciers formed the Norwegian fjords and mountains, and in this process the Kjerag boulder was wedged into a mountain crevasse at 1.000 metres above sea level. When at the boulder you have the most amazing views over the 42 km long Lysefjorden.
Demanding
11 km round-trip
6 hours round-trip
750 meter
May - October
FLØRLI
Utfordre deg selv og gå verdens lengste tretrapp, som når en høyde på 750 meter over havet. På vei opp vil du nyte en fantastisk utsikt over Lysefjorden og de omkringliggende fjellene.
Demanding
6 km round-trip
4 hours round-trip
750 meter
May - September
Selvikstakken
Selvikstakken is the most beautiful vantage point west of the Lysefjord. The hike entails several ascents and descents in hilly terrain. In return, you get fantastic views of the mouth of the Lysefjord, Høgsfjord, and Frafjord.
Demanding
11 km round-trip
5-6 hours round-trip
700m
May - October
VIKASTAKKEN
Bergefjell and Vikastakken are the highest mountains near Forsand. Together, the two peaks form a stunning mountain ridge ideal for an unforgettable hike providing views in all directions. Hike from A to B and end or start your experience with a bike ride along the Lysefjord.
Demanding
9 km (A→B)
5-6 hours
900m
May - October
RAMNSTOKNUTEN
Ramnstokunuten is a rising star in the region! The new hiking icon in Dirdal is conveniently located along the drive between Stavanger and Kjerag, and well worth a visit. The short but incredibly steep roundtrip offers fantastic views on the Høgfjord and Frafjord.
Demanding
4 km round-trip
4-5 hours
600m
May - October
LYSEFJORD PANORAMA TRAIL
This hike will take your breath away! If you can only pick 1 hike in the Lysefjord area, this new trail (2022) absolutely competes with Preikestolen. 75% of the route runs close along the fjord. Several hundred meters above sea level, the trail winds along several mountain cliffs and gorges, including Skjerajuvet and Fantahålå – through stunning landscapes past countless panoramic viewpoints. If you pay attention, you will find the cool Fantapytten – Lysefjord’s own “infinity pool”.
Demanding
9 km (A→B)
4-5 hours
600m
May - October
JENAFJELL
Jenafjell is an often overlooked summit hike starting in Lysebotn. This is an exciting trip that offers varied habitats, and formidable views. Inwards you see Lyseheiene; beyond you see the Kjerag massif and 75% of the Lysefjord. You also get a view of the 27 hairpin bends up the spectacular road from Lysebotn and up to Øygardstøl. Spectacular!
Demanding
8 km round-trip
5 hours round-trip
650m
June - October
SOLLIFJELLET
See Preikestolen from the front! At the southern shore of the Lysefjord, at the end of the narrow, winding and spectacular road from Forsand, lies the hidden gem Sollifjell. Although the hike is relatively short, you are at the heart of the Lysefjord. A somewhat steep climb to the summit makes the views on the Lysefjord and Preikestolen even more worth it.
Temporarily closed by the landowner because too many hikers ignored the rule to keep dogs on a leash.
Moderate
5,2 km round-trip
3 hours round-trip
300m
April - November
SOKKANUTEN
Hike hidden Sokkanuten to get a unique perspective on the mouth of the Lysefjord. From the top, you can see about 50% of the fjord, its only two islands, the towns of Forsand and Oanes, and the Lysefjord bridge.
Moderate
4 km round-trip
2-3 hours round-trip
350m
Year-round
It’s also possible to download our
Lysefjord Top 10 Day Hikes brochure in pdf format
Et videoinntrykk
Vi gleder oss til å dele vår video av Lysefjorden, som viser frem det varierte landskapet fra rustikke bosetninger til spennende turmål som Preikestolen, Kjerag og Flørli. Bli med oss på en reise gjennom dette 42 kilometer lange vidunderet, rikt på historie og eventyr, og oppdag Lysefjordens fortryllende sjarm.”
Kjerag
The trail to Kjerag’s Boulder & Nesatindane makes up a demanding 11-kilometer hike, which takes 5-6 hours in total (roundtrip).
Flørli
Several hiking trails start in Flørli, some of which are connected to the Lysefjorden Rundt Trail
Preikestolen
Information tools to plan for a safe and enjoyable hike to Preikestolen, whatever season.
Lysefjord turistguide
Når du besøker det majestetiske landskapet i Lysefjorden hviler det et ansvar på deg å ta vare på vårt unike reisemål for alle som følger i dine fotspor.
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