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15 Best Stavanger Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 15 stavanger hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

15 Best Stavanger Hikes

Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen - Getting to the Trailhead from Stavanger: Pickup, minivan, and the drive
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Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

1.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

Guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) with hotel pickup, small-group pacing, and big Lysefjorden views.

Most Popular 5.0

“What an incredible experience. We were picked up from our accommodation in Stavanger by our guide (the wonderful Toa) and driven up to the base of the hike to Pulpit Rock. He chatted comfortably in the way and pointed out areas of interest without being at all intrusive. On arrival he made sure we were…”

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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup - Pickup, the van, and why timing matters more than you think
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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide - Cruise Terminal pickup and the deepest subsea tunnel ride
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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

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

Guided hike to Preikestolen from Stavanger with cruise-terminal pickup, a subsea tunnel ride, and time at Pulpit Rock for photos.

4.8

“Tore our guide was absolutely incredible. He made us feel looked after all the way, but in the nicest way possible, while also letting us do our own things when we needed it. I cannot recommend him any higher. An unforgettable experience”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail - The Side-Trail Plan: How This Tour Tries to Beat the Crowds
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

4.Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

Guided hike to Preikestolen from Stavanger, with a quieter side trail, expert local guides, and big Lysefjorden cliff views. Small group.

4.9

“What an amazing day! I got extra lucky and ended up with a private tour- just Erlend (I hope I spelled that right!), his adorable and wonderfully well trained dog and myself. I was picked up a little bit early and we got to the trailhead in good time thanks to the great driver. The…”

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Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten - The Hike Reality Check: Steep Rock, Chains, and Wet Conditions
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Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

5.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

Hotel pickup and a small-group hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten, chain-assisted climbs, and Nordic fjord views from Stavanger.

4.5

“Fantastic service, easy to book and our guide was great. Our guide chose the best route up, looked after everyone and ensured we got some great photos at the top. Weather was amazing, blue skies, but the hike is worth doing in any weather. Book now, you won't be disappointed.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike - The guided hike: well-marked paths, 4 to 6 hours on your feet
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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock - Hike with a local guide - Jørpeland Drives: Fjord Views Before You Climb
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Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock – Hike with a local guide

7.Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock – Hike with a local guide

Small-group hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen with a local guide, tunnel drives, photo help, and snacks, with a real view payoff.

5.0

“This was such a great experience. Aleksander was a great guide and we all enjoyed chatting with him along the way. We were a group of 6 (5 adults and a 12 year old). We were all in pretty good shape and were about to make it to the peak in plenty of time to…”

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Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike - The fjord drive-by stops that actually matter
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Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

8.Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

A Stavanger day trip that pairs a quiet Lysefjord cruise with a self-guided Preikestolen hike, plus buses, 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…”

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Stavanger: Guided Hike to Kjerag Kjeragbolten

9.Stavanger: Guided Hike to Kjerag Kjeragbolten

Hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten from Stavanger with a small guided group, Lysefjord viewpoints, and the chance to see BASE jumpers.

4.8

“Absolutely fantastic! Teodor was a delightful and supportive person who guided us all the way to the Kjeragbolten and back with zero issues. Very patient and understanding, we had plenty of laughs along the way. I’d definitely recommend him and he made the entire hike easier for us. An experience we won’t be forgetting in…”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet - Stavanger pickup to the trailhead: how the morning gets timed right
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

10.Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

Sunrise hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) with headlamps, expert local guides, and a warm breakfast back at Basecamp.

5.0

“Excellent. Thanks to our guide Stephan. He was friendly and very proactive guide. Able to animate and keep our group very active. At the same time we had extraordinary good weather which was supportive during our hike.”

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Stavanger: Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch - The hike profile: 12 kilometers, 800 meters up, and partly technical footing
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Stavanger: Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch

11.Stavanger: Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch

Early-bird guided Kjerag hike from Stavanger with small groups, technical gear, and a packed lunch plus 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…”

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5-Hour Guided Hike Tour to Himakånå The Mini Trolltunga - The climb up: steep gravel, switchbacks, and real shoe advice
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5-Hour Guided Hike Tour to Himakånå The Mini Trolltunga

Stavanger: Off-Season Hike to Kjerag + Packed Lunch - The Long Morning Drive: pickup options and Eagle’s Nest setup
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Stavanger: Off-Season Hike to Kjerag + Packed Lunch

13.Stavanger: Off-Season Hike to Kjerag + Packed Lunch

Guided off-season hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten with pickup from Stavanger, packed lunch, and early start to beat crowds.

4.8

“I had great experience with our guide, Stephan. He took us all remarkable sights on the way to Kjerag and I could take great photos of nature around Lysefjord. He also helped me to take photo on Kjerag with considering safety first. Only issue we had was what happened on the way back to drop…”

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Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen - Meeting at 7:00 am: Pickup That Actually Saves Your Time
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Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

14.Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

Winter guided hike from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) with hotel pickup, small-group pacing, and fjord viewpoints.

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…”

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Frafjord Paddling & Månafossen Waterfall Hike Stavanger - Månafossen waterfall hike: short, steep, and properly exciting
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Frafjord Paddling & Månafossen Waterfall Hike Stavanger

15.Frafjord Paddling & Månafossen Waterfall Hike Stavanger

Stavanger day tour to Månafossen waterfall and a fjord paddle in Frafjord on SUP or kayak, with pickup, gear, and hot drinks.

5.0

“Gabriel is such an awesome guide! He picked us up directly from the port and then showed us the natural beauty this region in Norway has to offer! We even spotted a seal in the Fjord! An unforgettable experience and I would recommend it to anyone that has the chance to do this activity.”

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