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.

Open detailed trail information on UT.NO

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).

困难	VERY DEMANDING (west-east) 要求高 (east-west)
Distance	17 公里（东西向） 19 公里（东西向） The distance may seem not too long, but due to very difficult terrain and elevation, this is comparable to hiking 40-50 kilometers on more maintained trails in flatter terrain.
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.
总海拔增益	1600 (west-east) 550 (east-west)
季节	July – October
Link to digital hiking map	Ut.no/flørli-langavatn
GPX-file	Flørli-Langavatn (GPX)
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