Best Stavanger Hiking Tours: Our Top 5

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

★★★★★★★★★★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

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

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

4.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $140Cheapest way up

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

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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Best Stavanger Hiking Tours: Our Top 5

Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

1.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

2.Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

3.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

4.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

5.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

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