The 9 Hiking & Trekking in Stavanger That Earn Their Price

1.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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

Small-group guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen with hotel pickup, a fjord drive, and plenty of time at Pulpit Rock.

“Thank you kent ( I hope I spelled it right😅) for a unforgettable trip to the pulpit rock. I've just found the film you talked about, Troll hunter, guess I'll be trying it at some time soon. Loved your jokes and explanations. Also great thanks to all our group members. I hope our road of life cross each other again”

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2.Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

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

Stavanger pickup to Preikestolen, with a Ryfast Tunnel ride, expert guidance, lunch views over Lysefjorden, and quieter trail options when conditions allow.

“Yvan was a really friendly, interesting (and patient) guide. The place is also very impressive. Left at 9am, arrived back around 4pm”

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3.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

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

Guided hike to Preikestolen from Stavanger cruise terminal, comfy bus ride through Norway’s deepest subsea tunnel, snacks included, 6 hours.

“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 $140Best value

Guided side-trail hike to Preikestolen from Stavanger for fewer crowds, expert local guides, hot berry juice, and big Lysefjorden views.

“An absolutely incredible experience! My friend and I were very fortunate to have Alan as our tour guide. He was incredibly friendly and able to set the hike at a comfortable pace for all. He kept us entertained with his enthusiasm, stories and knowledge of the surrounding fauna and wildlife. At pulpit rock we had stunning views, with Alan going above and beyond to take some great photos for us. The hike was organised perfectly and lots of fun. Alan even kindly gave us some insider tips for activities to do during the rest of our trip. Couldn’t recommend this hike enough 100/10.”

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5.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

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

Guided hike from Stavanger to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten with hotel pickup, small-group pacing, chain climbs, and big fjord views.

“This is a must do tour if you're in Stavanger! My guide, Sean, was funny and incredibly insightful while articulating Norwegian customs, the mountain code, allemannsretten, and much more. The hike itself was a good workout and provided some stunning views. Once at the top, the scenery is breathtaking and the lodging of the Kjeragbolten is quite remarkable. This was by far my favorite tour and hike while in Stavanger. I highly recommend it if you're in the area!”

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6.Frafjord Paddling & Månafossen Waterfall Hike Stavanger

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

SUP or kayak in a wind-sheltered fjord, then hike to the 92m Månafossen waterfall from Stavanger on a 7-hour guided day tour.

“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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7.Lysefjorden cruise & Preikestolen guided hike – winter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $269

Winter Lysefjord cruise and guided Preikestolen hike from Stavanger, small group of 8, snow gear included, panoramic views off-season.

“We loved every moment. Erlend was the best guide we could ask for. He got in touch with us the day before the tour so that everything was covered from our gear to our dietary preferences. The first part of the trip - the cruise - was great. There were plenty of seats, great commentaries and the food too was satisfactory. Then Erlend was kind enough to pick up our lunch and druve us to the basecamp. Erlend had all the gears needed - poles, head lamps, backup hiking shoes, hot tea and so much more. He made sure no one was left behind and stayed calm with us. As…”

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8.Flørli 4444: RIB & Hike

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

RIB ride from Stavanger to Flørli, then tackle the 4444-step wooden staircase and old hydropower area, with big fjord views.

“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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9.Iconic Preikestolen Hike with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $211

Guided Preikestolen hike from Stavanger with quiet forest trails, a rare viewpoint detour, and Pulpit Rock cliff time, for a small group.

“Sean communicated clearly with me before the hike. The day before, he suggested amending the departure time from Stavanger to allow for the weather and on the trail he made a couple of changes which we appreciated. I felt Sean was always conscious of the conditions as well as our comfort and safety. The weather was not the best but getting off the busy main track was a joy (as was the cup of hot tea and chocolate when we reached the top). Sean was informative and interesting and the hotel pick-up was on time. All in all, I would highly recommend this trip. Avoiding the busy main track was…”

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