Flørli
Norwegian Scenic hike
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world’s longest wooden staircase
FLØRLI
Flørli is a demanding 6-kilometer hike, which takes 4 hours in total (roundtrip). The first 2 kilometers follow the famous 4,444 steps of the world’s longest wooden staircase. Once you’ve reached the mountaintop, we advise hiking the trail through the forest and on to the remain of the Flørli village down again. It is not recommended to hike the staircase downhill. Total elevation gain: 750 meters.
Distance - Round trip
6 km
Total elevation gain
750 meters
total time - Round trip
4-5 hours
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About Flørli
Located halfway through the fjord lies roadless Flørli, which has been inhabited on and off since the 17th century. In 1916, construction began on a hydro-electric power plant, which supplied electricity to Stavanger. At its peak, 142 people were employed at the plant. The power station, water pipes and adjacent maintenance staircase are well preserved and give visitors a unique insight into Norwegian industrial history.
Today Flørli4444 offers acommedation and tasteful local food in the historic buildings in Flørli. They even have a schoolpub in the small schoolhouse! Visit www.florli.no for more information.
Getting to Flørli
Getting to Flørli by ferry
You can park your car at Lauvvik, Forsand, Songesand or Lysebotn and take a ferry to the roadless hamlet of Flørli from there. Click here for more information about schedules and booking.
The trails
Due to its central location, Flørli provides a good base for those who want to stay a bit longer and explore the Lysefjord. There are several hiking trails starting in Flørli. At www.florli.no/florlihiking/, you can read more about day hikes from Flørli.
The Flørli staircase is part of the Lysefjorden Rundt Trail: one of the most spectacular multi-day hikes in Norway. The trail is 100 kilometers long and divided in 8 stages. The classic hikes of Kjerag, Preikestolen and Flørli are world-renowned hiking icons, and all located along the Lysefjorden Rundt Trail. Click on the logo below for more information.
Kallaliklumpen
A 2-3 hour hike. Ascend through forest roads to the cliff base, then up wooden steps along a mountain ledge. Reach the boulder Kallaliklumpen, loop through the forest, and return to the village. Warning: Steep and exposed sections! Not suitable for people with vertigo. Kallaliklumpen may not be safe. Stand on it at your own risk.
Fossastien
A 2-hour hike. Follow the river to the waterfall’s base, then ascend on wooden stairs. Stunning views and a picnic spot at the top. Continue through a forest, offering different waterfall views before descending back to Flørli. Warning: steep and slippery stairs. One-way only.
Flørneset Opp
A 1-hour hike. Walk along the shore to Flørneset. Ascend steeply for stunning views over Flørli and the Lysefjord. The path eventually reaches a forest road, leading back down through the village. Warning: exposed sections;
not suitable for people with vertigo.
Video impressions of Flørli
If a picture says more than a thousand words, then a video is even better. Watch these presentational videos to experience the stunning location for yourself, and don´t tell us you won´t get tempted to visit Flørli on your next trip.
Flørli
When to Go
You can hike the Flørli Staircase from May throughout September. Accommodation at Flørli is open during this period. Outside this season, ice and snow coves makes it very dangerous/impossible to hike the wooden staircase.
Note that, during this period, weather and trail conditions change a lot. Depending on which season you are visiting Flørli – they are very different! – you should adapt your preparations and the equipment you bring accordingly.
Peak-season months
Traditionally, June, July and August are the peak-season months, and guests from all over the world travel to our region. These months, days are very long, and the weather is often nice. Although Preikestolen and Kjerag can get very busy, especially on sunny weekends in the peak-season, Flørli has yet not experienced any crowding.
Guided tour
To less-experienced hikers, we recommend joining a guided tour. Regardless of the season, guided tour companies take the hassle out of the logistics and make sure you are prepared for a safe hike. Hiking with a local also ensures you get the most out of your experience. Maybe you meet new friends as well!
| Month | Hiking Crowds | Average Temperature at the Top | Rainy Days | Daily Hours of Sunshine | Don’t start the hike after: |
| January | Closed | -5°C / 23°F | 22 | 1 | N/A |
| February | Closed | -5°C / 23°F | 20 | 3 | N/A |
| March | Closed | -2°C / 28°F | 18 | 5 | N/A |
| April | Closed | 0°C / 32°F | 17 | 6 | N/A |
| May |
| 4°C / 39°F | 17 | 7 | 5:00 pm |
| June |  | 8°C / 46°F | 17 | 8 | 6:00 pm |
| July | | 9°C / 48°F | 18 | 7 | 6:00 pm |
| August | | 9°C / 48°F | 21 | 6 | 5:00 pm |
| September | | 6°C / 43°F | 24 | 4 | 4:00 pm |
| October | Closed | 3°C / 37°F | 24 | 3 | N/A |
| November | Closed | -1°C / 30°F | 26 | 1 | N/A |
| December | Closed | -4°C / 25°F | 24 | 1 | N/A |
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Safety
The staircase and trail are well facilitated and marked and should be easy to find and follow. However, there is always a risk of accident or sudden illness. Mountain rescue and emergency services are on standby.
In case of an emergency – dial 113
“Allemannsretten”
The Norwegian ‘allemannsretten’ (pronounced ALL-eh-mahns-ret-en) gives people the freedom to roam in nature, regardless of whether the land is publicly or privately owned.In Norway, and in Flørli, you hike at your own risk. The allemannsretten also assumes hikers behave responsible, taking other hikers´ and nature´s wellbeing into account.
Hiking with kids
Flørli is a moderate to demanding hike. When hiking the stairs, it is very important to take good care if you bring children. It is not recommended to take children under the age of 6.
Preparations
The staircase starts in Flørli, right beside the power plant and the ferry quay. The first 2 kilometers follow the famous 4,444 steps of the world’s longest wooden staircase. Once you’ve reached the mountaintop, we advise hiking the trail through the forest and on to the remain of the Flørli village down again. It is not recommended to hike the staircase downhill.
Many visitors experience the staircase as moderate to demanding to hike. At its steepest, the staircase is 55 degrees steep. Some stretches, the staircase is located a few meters above the ground. We do not recommend taking dogs on the staircase.
Remember to eat a proper breakfast before the hike to ensure you’ll have energy throughout the day. Make sure you bring a backpack with a packed lunch, extra snacks and plenty of water.
Garbage facilities
There are garbage bins at the start only – there are no garbage bins along the trail.
We believe all hikers are nature lovers, who do not like to see garbage in nature. Please respect the common ‘leave no trace’ practice. Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints. If you can take something with you up the mountain, you can also take it back down.
Do not take disposable barbeques on your hike. It is our experience that many people do not take them home because they are hot. Smoke can be inconvenient for other hikers, and during periods of drought barbeques may pose a fire hazard..
Toilets
There are toilet facilities at the power plant facility/café only – there are no toilets along the trail.
Be prepared to be out in nature 4 hours, without having access to a toilet. Make sure you have visited the toilets at the start before starting your hike. If at all possible, we kindly ask you not to relieve yourself in nature. If you really must, please do not leave any toilet paper or other sanitary products behind.
Lysefjord visitor guide
As you experience this majestic landscape, remember that your actions hold the power to protect and celebrate our unique destination for all who follow in your footsteps.
Respect Nature
Be Part of the Local Community
Stay Safe
