9 Hiking Tours in Stavanger Worth Booking

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,791 reviews · from $82Our pick

Join Rødne Fjord Cruise in Stavanger for a 3.5-hour electric catamaran trip through Lysefjord. You’ll see Fantahålå, the 604-meter Preikestolen, and Hengjanefossen waterfall, with an audio guide, indoor seating, sun decks, Wi-Fi, and a small café on board.

“The boat ride was amazing, the sights were incredible and I’m so glad we chose to go on this tour. Being able to be inside with huge windows or outside on the top deck was great as it did get very cold after a while. The choice of drinks and food was a little unusual, although the coffee was very much appreciated after being in the cold wind.”

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2.Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,357 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $89

Sail from Stavanger into Lysefjord aboard a clean, comfortable Helgøy Skyssbåt. Your captain and guide point out Preikestolen, Ådnøy, Fantahålå, Hengjanefossen, goats, and the Whiskey Waterfall. The boat gets close to the sights, with indoor seating, outdoor decks, toilets, refreshments, and multilingual audio guidance.

“Very good overall. Beautiful close ups of the various sights”

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3.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Start early in Stavanger for a guided hike to Preikestolen, the flat-topped cliff above Lysefjorden. A guide such as Erle, Toa, Ola, or Marius leads the small group, manages the pace, explains Norwegian nature and culture, and takes photos at the top. Transport, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Great trip to Pulpit Rock. Pick at accommodation right on time given . Very informative tour guide Ola . She was encouraging, patient , kind , did not risk us allowed us our own pace . Very knowledgeable. She showed us many interesting local edible plants. Was good to leave early at 7.00 am which avoided the crowds. Plenty of time given at Pulpit Rock. Ola kindly took many photos for us. Highly recommend this tour .”

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4.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Join Stavanger RIB for a two-hour, small-group ride from central Stavanger into Lysefjord. Your captain, possibly Daniel, Christien, Sean, or another local seafarer, handles the boat and stories while you visit Pulpit Rock, Hengjanefossen waterfall, and Fantahålå. A float suit, life jacket, goggles, and gloves keep you warm on the fast, open-water ride.

“This was a wonderfully fun experience. Since we can’t control the weather, the full body dry suits were perfect. We stayed warm and dry even in the downpours! We felt safe, secure and the captain offered great stories at every scenic stop! Highly recommended.”

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5.Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

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

Hike Preikestolen from Stavanger with a guide such as Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, or Alexander. Hotel pickup, a small group of up to eight, a Norwegian hiking snack, and the chance to use an old forest trail are included. Allow seven hours, bring proper shoes, and expect rocky ground, changing weather, and a demanding climb.

“Ivan was an incredible guide! He was very friendly and knowledgeable and patient with the entire group. We always felt safe with him. The best part of the trip was the fact that we went up a “secret” trail that went through nature instead of the main trail with the big steps. And most importantly, the “secret” trail has basically no one else on it. So you get to hike in nature in peace, alone! Highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

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

Join local guides such as Tore, Mats, or Stein for a six-hour trip from Stavanger’s cruise terminal to Preikestolen. The roughly four-hour hike crosses woods, streams, rocky steps, and open mountain ground before reaching the famous fjord viewpoint. Transport, a snack, and guide support are included.

“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.”

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7.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

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

You’ll hike to Preikestolen with a guide such as Alan, Erlend, Stephan, or Cristian, depending on the day. After pickup in Stavanger and a 40-minute drive, expect about 2.5 hours uphill, a possible quieter side trail, time on the 604-meter cliff, and a guided descent. Small groups, seasonal gear, a snack, and hot berry juice are included.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Guide Alan and his companion Baba were absolutely fantastic”

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8.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

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

Start with 7 a.m. pickup in Stavanger and ride through valleys to the Kjerag trailhead. In a group of up to eight, you’ll tackle steep rock, chains, and mountain paths before reaching Kjeragbolten above Lysefjord. Guides such as Teo, Sean, Helga, and Kenth are praised for pacing, photos, and mountain help.

“I have to say that this hike was more challenging than I thought. For people who don't do this kind of hiking regularly and are not well trained this might be difficult. As it was raining during our hike, some parts were quite slippery and even wet chains were sometimes slippery in hands. The trip itself was nice and our guide was fine but with dry weather without rain the hike would be much easier, however one needs to count with whatever weather in Norway. I am proud of myself that I managed that trip but I wouldn't go for that again because of its demandingness. We managed to take…”

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9.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

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

Join a small group of up to eight for a guided 4 to 6-hour hike to Preikestolen above Lysefjorden. Guides such as Kristy, Sander, Jacob, Lisa, and Annalise are praised for friendly support and local insight. Hotel pickup, transport, trail fees, and a light snack are included, while lunch and drinks are yours to bring.

“It was perfect. The first time for me with a guide and I was alone. We has great conversation and we took a different route back so a saw as much as I could.”

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