8 Stavanger Hiking Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Leave Stavanger at 7:00 am for a guided hike to Preikestolen, Norway’s famous cliff above Lysefjorden. A guide leads your small group, manages the pace, shares local stories, and takes photos at the top. Hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off are included.

“This hike is probably more on the moderate side - but Else was very patient and prepared. She also was extremely knowledgeable about Norway’s history and wildlife which was fascinating to learn about. The view from the top is incredible and absolutely worth the trip. Would highly recommend. Thank you Else!”

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2.Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Join Get Guided Norway for a seven-hour hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen with pickup, a small group of up to eight, and an English or Norwegian guide such as Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, or Alexander. Expect a steady climb, fjord views, a Norwegian snack, and possible sections of the quieter old trail.

“Excellent day with Theo the Berry Hunter at Pulpit Rock. Theo took us the secret hidden route which meant we didn’t see a single other tourist on the trail (despite it being a busy day) and he made sure we walked at a good pace and took pauses for snacks, water, photos etc. We saw some exceptionally beautiful sights and ate lots of wild berries”

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3.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Meet Tore, Mats, or another local guide at Stavanger’s cruise terminal for a six-hour Preikestolen trip. Ride through the subsea tunnel, hike about four hours over rocky ground and stone steps, and enjoy fjord views from Pulpit Rock. Snacks are included, but bring water, food, and rain gear.

“The day trip was totally awesome all thanks to Tore who was absolutely amazing throughout the hike and before and after that. He gave us lots of information before and during the hike, waited and listened patiently as we slowly worked our way to Preikestolen. As for the Pulpit Rock and the accompanying views, simply breathtaking and out of this world. Tore went over and beyond all the way including helping us out with something challenging after the tour. My wife and I can’t express our gratitude enough to him. Best tour guide we have ever had and we are in our late 50s and have been on many a…”

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4.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

You’ll hike to Preikestolen with a small group of up to eight people and a local guide such as Allan, Erlend, or Stephan. Expect a demanding 2.5-hour ascent, a quieter side trail when conditions allow, Lysefjord views, a snack, hot berry juice, and roundtrip transport from Stavanger.

“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 trail itself was so fun- hard but worth every step for the views at the top. Erlend was friendly, helpful and kept the conversation going while talking about the trail, the flora and the fauna in the area. He was a perfect photographer (thanks for all the great shots!) and overall just went above and…”

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5.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $182

Leave Stavanger at 7:00 am for a guided hike to Kjeragbolten, with hotel or Airbnb pickup, private transport, and a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Teo, Sean, Helga, and Kenth help with steep rock, chains, pacing, and photos.

“It was an extremely wonderful tour. The young tour guide Hovel (may spell it wrong), was very helpful. We are an old couple, the guide helped my wife all the way up and down the mountain. Without his help, my wife would not have made the trip. Thank you.”

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6.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · from $136Best value

Travel from Stavanger to Preikestolen in a group of no more than eight, then hike for about five hours with guides such as Kristy, Sander, Jacob, or Lisa. Expect rocky paths, Lysefjorden views, snacks, and a quieter old route on the descent when conditions allow.

“Very pleased with his knowledge and the way he leads the trip”

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7.Frafjord Paddling & Månafossen Waterfall Hike Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $187

Travel from Stavanger to Månafossen, Norway’s seventh-largest free-falling waterfall, then paddle Frafjord by SUP or kayak. Gabriel supplies transport, wetsuits, life vests, dry bags, instruction, and hot drinks. Expect a small-group day shaped by weather, water conditions, and your ability.

“Really great trip, Gabriel is super friendly and chill. Very knowledgeable on the area, and although we were lucky to have had great weather that day given it was the end of September, he was still cautious of the weather when kayaking. The waterfall was awesome and the route up/down to it was pretty fun. Highly recommend :)”

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8.Flørli 4444: RIB & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $177

Travel by small RIB from Stavanger to roadless Flørli with an English-speaking skipper such as Ole or Simon. You get fjord scenery, possible seals and sea eagles, a choice of 750 or 4,444 steps, and four hours to hike, eat, or enjoy the quiet village.

“De tocht met de boot, de trappen en de hike naar beneden waren geweldig. De hike naar beneden wel wat uitdagender dan we hadden gelezen, maar als het er eenmaal op zit, kun je trots zijn. Prachtige uitzichten ook!”

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