Hiking in Norway
Hiking in Norway is an experience like no other, it’s nature means endless adventure. From the majestic fjords and rugged mountains to the pristine forests and tranquil lakes, Norway offers a playground unlike any other country. Whether you’re hiking to breathtaking viewpoints, kayaking through crystal-clear waters, or exploring vast wilderness areas, every moment in Norway is infused with the pure, untamed beauty that only this land can offer. It’s not just a destination—it’s an experience that redefines your connection with the great outdoors.
- Kayak Lysefjord – 3 Hour Guided Kayaking Adventure on a Norwegian Fjord with Nordic Paddling.
Region: Stavanger, Norway Place To Stay: Stavanger is the closest city to Lysefjord, and is more than likely where you will fly into. You can stay in or near Stavanger, although you… Read more: Kayak Lysefjord – 3 Hour Guided Kayaking Adventure on a Norwegian Fjord with Nordic Paddling. - Hike to Fantapytten from Høllesliheia – Lysefjord’s Infinity Pool. Return hike along several mountain cliffs and gorges with panoramic view-points.Hiking to Fantapytten, Lysefjord’s ‘Infinity Pool’, is a tough task, and should not be tried if you have mobility issues, or you’re not used to hiking. BUT, if you can do it, it will take your breath away, it’s a brand new trail, and you’ll spend approximately 75% of your time close along the fjord.
- Hike to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Norway’s Most Famous Trek – 604m above the Lysefjord.Hiking to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), the flat top tower that gives you a viewing platofrm 604 metres above the Lysefjord. This is one of the most popular mountain hikes in Norway, with over 300,000 hikers visiting the rock every year.
- Hike to Kjerag in the Lysefjord, to see Kjeragbolten the world-famous boulder! Are you brave enough to step onto the boulder? It was too high for us.
Hiking to Kjerag, the highest peak in the Lysefjord at 1,084 metres above sea level and home to the world-famous Kjeragbolten, otherwise knows as the boulder. A boulder which was wedged into a crevasse 1,000 metres above sea level.
