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15 Best Stavanger Hikes

The trails worth the airfare.

The 15 most popular stavanger hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.

15 Best Stavanger Hikes

Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen - The hike to Preikestolen: what you’ll actually feel in your body
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Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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1.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

Guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen’s Pulpit Rock over Lysefjorden with hotel pickup, small group safety, and great photos.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Enjoyed the challenging hike. However, the Guide was not helpful or encouraging. He shared many stories about those who did not make it. This caution is great to know, but at the same time it is helpful on a challenging hike to get some positive encouragement. His words of caution were so much that at…”

390 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $149.62by Lysefjorden Adventure

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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup - Basecamp briefing: how you get the day under control
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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide - Lysefjorden Country and the Local-Guide Advantage
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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

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3.Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

Guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen Pulpit Rock with a local guide, snacks, and cruise-terminal transfers by bus.

★ 4.8

“A brilliant trip from beginning to end. Despite the very strong wind and on and off rain, it was a hard slog but Matt’s was a brilliant guide. So friendly and knowledgeable. Easy pick up and drop off.”

279 reviews6 hoursFrom $167by LYSEKAMMEN AS

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail - Stavanger pickup and the day’s timing that actually makes sense
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

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4.Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

Guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen with a lesser-used side trail, small-group pacing, and fjord views high above Lysefjorden.

★ 4.9

“Allan was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable & with his background in botany he was able to provide insights into every facet of the hike plus he brought his dog along. An ideal day out.”

180 reviews8 hoursFrom $140by Explore Lysefjorden

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Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten - Meeting Kjeragbolten: what the final boulder moment really means
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Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

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5.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

Small-group hike from Stavanger to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten with hotel pickup, fjord scenery, and chain-assisted rock steps.

★ 4.5

“Neve expected would be that challenging ! It’s a long hike ! Tour guide Kenth was professional , helpful and funny ( look like Thor !!) ! It’s a long day but enjoyed the spectacular view !”

166 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $182.47

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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike - Key Things You’ll Notice on This Hike
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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

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Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock - Hike with a local guide - Jørpeland break: fjords, mountains, and a breather before the climb
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Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock – Hike with a local guide

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Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike - Lysefjord cruise: waterfalls, Vagabond’s Cave, and a quiet glide
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Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

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8.Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

Self-guided Preikestolen hike plus a Lysefjord cruise from Stavanger on a comfy catamaran with viewing decks, Wi‑Fi, and café snacks.

★ 4.5

“Barca molto bella e comoda, Bellissimo giro sui fiordi. L'autobus di ritorno ha la stessa compagnia di quello dell'andata e bisogna chiedere informazioni sugli orari di ritorno all'autista. Nel nostro caso c'erano solo due orari, 16 o 18, noi siamo riusciti a prendere il primo. Il percorso del trekking è ben segnalato e impossibile sbagliare…”

83 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $148by Rødne Fjord Cruise

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Stavanger: Guided Hike to Kjerag Kjeragbolten

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9.Stavanger: Guided Hike to Kjerag Kjeragbolten

A long, guided hike from Stavanger to Kjeragbolten and Lysefjord viewpoints, with a small group, fjord scenery, and possible BASE jumps.

★ 4.8

“Despite the rain, wind and cold conditions, we found the hike a challenging, very rewarding experience. Our guide Jakob was a legend and would recommend the hike to anyone looking for a bit of a challenge”

47 reviewsFrom $165by Lysefjorden Adventure AS

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet - Timing From Stavanger: How You Beat the Crowds
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

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10.Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

Sunrise hike to Preikestolen from Stavanger with headlamps, expert local guides, and a mountain lodge breakfast over Lysefjorden.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time and our guide was very kind and knowledgeable. It was a once in a lifetime experience and a beautiful view. The hike was challenging but manageable and our guide gave us lots of breaks for water. Make sure you bring an extra jacket, hat and gloves for the top. We…”

43 reviewsFrom $253by Explore Lysefjorden

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Stavanger: Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch - The Stavanger pickup and the Eagle’s Nest approach
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Stavanger: Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch

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11.Stavanger: Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch

Early-bird guided Kjerag hike from Stavanger with small-group transport, Sherpa-upgraded trails, packed lunch, and epic Lysefjord views.

★ 4.8

“Our guide, Helga (apologies for wrong spelling) was so helpful from start to finish. She went above and beyond to ensure the safety of those in the tour, shared lots of information about the area as well as Norway in general and offered to take as many photos as we wanted. She was fantastic! The…”

31 reviewsFrom $185by Explore Lysefjorden

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5-Hour Guided Hike Tour to Himakånå The Mini Trolltunga - The 5-hour plan in Haugesund: what happens when
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5-Hour Guided Hike Tour to Himakånå The Mini Trolltunga

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Stavanger: Off-Season Hike to Kjerag + Packed Lunch - The trail reality: 12 km, 800 meters ascent, and technical bits
Hiking & Trekking, Lunch Experiences, Norwegian Fjord Hikes, Stavanger, Tour Reviews

Stavanger: Off-Season Hike to Kjerag + Packed Lunch

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Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen - 7:00 AM Stavanger pickup: the convenience you’ll feel on cold mornings
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Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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14.Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

Guided winter hike from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock with hotel pickup, small-group pace, crampons, and fjord views at Lysefjord.

★ 4.5

“A great trip up Preikestolen. The guide, Helga was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. We were provided with crampons which worked really well as some parts of the trail were quite icy and full of snow. It got easier once you past the first part of the trail, so keep going! The top was very…”

23 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $149.35by Lysefjorden Adventure

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