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Best Stavanger Hiking Tours: Our Top 14

14 hikes  ·  from $136 a head

The good stavanger hiking tours cap their group sizes and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen - Leaving Stavanger at 7:00 am
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Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

1.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

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

Start early in Stavanger and ride with a guide to the Preikestolen trailhead. You’ll hike through rugged Norwegian terrain to the famous rock above Lysefjorden, with time for photos and views. Guides such as Erle, Ola, Toa, Marius, and Kent have been praised for patient pacing, local stories, and safe route choices. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Wow! What an amazing experience, I am so so happy I did this! My tour guide was great, the views were incredible and the trip was well organized but most importantly, I felt safe. I will warn you, if you have bad knees this could be a very very very difficult hike for you, especially on the way down. I am in my 30s and my knees spasmed at the end - I've never had that happen but my years of soccer caught up to me on this hike! If you're out of shape this will be tough, but not impossible just take breaks. My iPhone said I climbed 143…”

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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup - Pickup in Stavanger and the Ryfast Tunnel
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From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

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 licensed guide, and a group of up to eight. Guides such as Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, and Alexander set a steady pace, share Norwegian stories, and may use a quieter old trail when conditions allow. Expect rocky ground, changing weather, and superb Lysefjorden views.

“I absolutely loved the Pulpit Rock guided hike! Teodor is a very Knowledgeable and Fun Guide who made this day trip extremely memorable for all of us! Even though the weather wasn’t at its sunniest best, Teodor made sure we discovered the joy of hiking by taking lesser known (and hence tourist free!) routes along the trail and engage in some fun berry hunting! Thankyou Teodor for giving us memories for a lifetime :) Absolutely Recommend this hike to all !”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide - Starting at Stavanger Cruise Terminal
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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

3.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

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

Join local guides such as Tore, Matts, Mats, or Stein for a six-hour trip from Stavanger to Preikestolen. After a 40-minute bus ride through the subsea tunnel, hike roughly four hours over rocky paths, steps, streams, and steep sections. Snacks are included, while you bring water, food, sturdy shoes, and weatherproof clothing.

“Tore was a fabulous host and guide. He really made sure I was comfortable. When I wasn’t able to find anywhere open in the morning for breakfast he insisted on stopping and getting me something to eat for breakfast soon after we got underway. His local knowledge was excellent and his stories along the hike were very interesting. The drive to the start was very comfortable. We were very fortunate with the weather and went early enough there wasn’t very many people on the hike up or up the top of the Preikestolen. We had a nice lunch at the top and plenty of photos. The walk and experience was…”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail - From Stavanger pickup to the trailhead
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

4.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

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

Travel from Stavanger to Preikestolen with a local guide and a group of up to eight. The hike takes about 2.5 hours each way, with a quieter side trail when conditions allow. Guides such as Alan, Erlend, Stephan, and Cristian add nature stories, pacing help, and excellent photo stops.

“Allan was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable & with his background in botany he was able to provide insights into every facet of the hike plus he brought his dog along. An ideal day out.”

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Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten - The 7:00 am pickup from Stavanger
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Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

5.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

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

Leave Stavanger at 7:00 am for an 11-hour guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten. A guide such as Teo, Sean, Helga, or Kenth leads the small group over steep rock, boulders, and chain-assisted sections. Hotel pickup, private transport, and photo help are included. Bring lunch, water, grippy shoes, and gloves.

“The guide was very very helpful. He took care everyone of the group and helped with the difficult steps. The hike would be more difficult without the guide.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike - Key points to know before booking
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Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

6.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · from $136Cheapest way up

Hike Preikestolen above Lysefjorden with an English or Norwegian guide in a group of up to eight. The nine-hour outing includes hotel pickup, transport, a five-hour mountain walk, guide, and fees. Guides such as Kristy, Sander, Jacob, Lisa, and Annalise have helped hikers handle the rocky route.

“We booked it very spontanious, but everything worked out without problems!”

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Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike - Setting out from Strandkaien
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Stavanger: Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

7.Lysefjorden Cruise and Preikestolen Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 8h 30m · from $148

Start at Strandkaien in Stavanger for a 2.5-hour catamaran cruise through Lysefjord, with waterfalls, Fantahala, Vagabond’s Cave, and Preikestolen views. After a shuttle to BaseCamp, hike independently for about four hours, then return by Boreal bus through the world’s longest underwater road tunnel.

“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 strada.”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet - The pickup from Stavanger and the ride to the trail
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

8.Preikestolen Sunrise Hike with Breakfast Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $253

You’ll leave Stavanger before dawn for a guided 4-kilometer hike to Preikestolen, Norway’s 604-meter-high Pulpit Rock. Small groups of up to eight use headlamps and hiking poles, with guides such as Alan, Stephan, and Erlend leading the way. After sunrise over Lysefjorden, return to Basecamp for breakfast.

“We had a great time and our guide was very kind and knowledgeable. It was a once in a lifetime experience and a beautiful view. The hike was challenging but manageable and our guide gave us lots of breaks for water. Make sure you bring an extra jacket, hat and gloves for the top. We had great weather but the top is freezing and very windy. Overall, a great experience and we loved our guide!”

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Stavanger: Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch - The Eagle’s Nest trailhead and the first climb
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Stavanger: Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch

9.Kjerag Summer Hike with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · from $185

Leave Stavanger early for a guided 12-kilometer hike to Kjerag. You’ll travel with up to eight people, climb 800 meters over rocky, technical trails, eat a packed lunch above the Lysefjord, and reach the famous boulder before the busiest part of the day. Guides such as Helga, Stephan, and Bernadette bring strong safety skills and local stories.

“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 car ride was very comfortable and a great opportunity to see more of Norway. Highly recommend!”

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Stavanger: Off-Season Hike to Kjerag + Packed Lunch - The early pickup and three-hour ride from Stavanger
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Stavanger: Off-Season Hike to Kjerag + Packed Lunch

10.Off-Season Hike to Kjerag + Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $273

You’ll leave Stavanger early, ride three hours to Eagle’s Nest, then hike 12 km to Kjeragbolten and Nesatind with a local guide. Expect six demanding hours, 800 meters of ascent, technical ground, seasonal gear, a packed lunch, and a small group capped at eight. Guide Stephan has helped hikers manage difficult sections safely.

“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 off point. Anyway as a result It is really worth to join the tour!!”

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Frafjord Paddling & Månafossen Waterfall Hike Stavanger - The short, steep walk to Månafossen
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Frafjord Paddling & Månafossen Waterfall Hike Stavanger

11.Frafjord Paddling & Månafossen Waterfall Hike Stavanger

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

Join Gabriel and the Frafjord SUP & Kayak team for a seven-hour outing from Stavanger to Månafossen and Frafjord. Hike to Norway’s seventh-largest free-falling waterfall, then paddle a sheltered fjord by SUP or kayak. Transport, wetsuit, life vest, instruction, and a hot drink are included.

“This tour is a MUST if you're visiting Stavanger and don't have a car. Got picked up in a lovely car, just the two of us, and had the best time. The waterfall is a steep but short hike, and we got total freedom around kayaking/ paddle boarding in the fjord. 10/10 would recommend.”

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Lysefjorden cruise & Preikestolen guided hike - winter - What the guide adds on the mountain
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Lysefjorden cruise & Preikestolen guided hike – winter

12.Lysefjorden cruise & Preikestolen guided hike – winter

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

From Stavanger, you’ll cruise Lysefjorden past Fantahåla and Hengjanefossen, then hike to Preikestolen with a small group and mountain guide. Guides such as Alan and Erlend provide winter gear, poles, head lamps, photos, and steady pacing. Expect a long, active day with possible snow, cold, darkness, and dramatic views.

“Alan was the best tour guide! Would highly recommend this experience. Much more than a hike, you will learn so much about Preikestolen and it is truly an unforgettable experience.”

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Flørli 4444: RIB & Hike - Leaving Stavanger by RIB
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Flørli 4444: RIB & Hike

13.Flørli 4444: RIB & Hike

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

Join a small group of up to 12 from Stavanger for a fast RIB ride through the Lysefjord to Flørli. With skipper guidance, you can climb all 4,444 steps, tackle a shorter 750-step option, visit the old power plant, and enjoy four hours in this roadless village. Guides such as Ole and Simon have been praised for friendly, practical help.

“Simon went above and beyond for our trip. Tough hike but totally worth it. Would do again. Thanks for everything.”

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Stavanger/Sandnes: Preikestolen Guided Hidden Nature Hike - The climb to Neverdalsfjellet and its wide fjord views
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Stavanger/Sandnes: Preikestolen Guided Hidden Nature Hike

14.Stavanger/Sandnes: Preikestolen Guided Hidden Nature Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $208

You’ll hike 9 km through forests, streams, lakes, and mountain paths with guides such as Sean or Kenny, reaching Neverdalsfjellet before Preikestolen. Pickup from Stavanger or Sandnes, snacks, parking, and photo help are included. Expect 5 to 6 hours on foot, with about 500 meters of climbing.

“We liepen met een kleine groep: behalve de gids slechts 4 volwassenen. dat was erg prettig: een compacte groep met veel contact en interactie. het kiezen van eigen paden ipv hoofdpad heel goed. Natuurlijk een prachtig eindstation. Onze gids Kenny was ontzettend aardig en onderhoudend. Verbeterpunten: niet langs hetzelfde pad teruglopen. Vaker ergens even 10 minuten zitten en luisteren naar de stilte.”

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