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Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

Kjerag, also known as the ‘Majesty of the Lysefjord’, is the queen of all mountains in the fjords east of Stavanger. Her 1,000 vertical meter height dwarfs even Preikestolen (604 meters) in comparison, and the beauty of her polished granite walls has always been admired from the fjord below. Not surprisingly, Kjerag is one of Fjord Norway’s most popular hiking destinations. If you are looking for a unique and authentic nature experience, join us on a guided tour to this spectacular natural wonder.

The Majesty of the Lysefjord

Kjerag is a mountain plateau located in the innermost portion of the Lysefjord. The highest point on the plateau is 1,132 meters (3,714 ft) above sea level. On its northern side is a massive cliff that plunges 984 meters (3,228 ft) straight down to the Lysefjord below.

Through the mountain plateau is impressive in itself, its most famous feature is Kjeragbolten, a 5-cubic-meter (180-cubic-foot) boulder that’s wedged into a mountain crevice almost 1,000-meters over the Lysefjord.

Kjerag’s Mysterious Booms

At a specific location near the top of the Kjerag plateau, visitors can sometimes hear mysterious, shot-like booms that are accompanied by what looks to be smoke emanating from the cliffside. Locally, this is known as the Kjeragsmellet. According to folklore, this natural phenomenon is especially evident when easterly winds of a certain strength are passing over the mountains. The actual source of the booms is uncertain, but locals have always believed that it is caused by water that’s being forced out of the mountainside.

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    corat517
    9/06/2020

    star rating  Visited the famous Preikestolen and Kjerag with the Outdoorlife. This tour company is very professional. The two guides Sol and Hilde are very polite serious and professionals. Told us many... read more

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    8/25/2020

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    8/25/2021
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    8/23/2020

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    10/20/2020

    star rating  Guide Erlend was fantastic in helping out and showing us the sights. Probably one of the best tours I've ever done overall. No complaints at all. Just too amazing.

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    8/25/2020
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    8/08/2020

    star rating  The Sunrise Hike to Preikestolen was a great experience. I had amazing views during all the hike. And we had plenty of time on the top to enjoy the sunrise.... read more

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    6/30/2021

    star rating  So many great spots and we didn’t meet any other group of people. A perfect day with Sal as the best guide you could get, so good to give everybody... read more

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    8/16/2020
  • star rating  Booked 2 hikes with Outdoorlife Norway (Kjerag Summer Hike and Preikestolen Off the Beaten Track-Sunrise), the Flørli 4444 hike was fully booked so I couldn't do it with them. I... read more

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    8/12/2020

    star rating  Salvatore the Guide
    Really great “Sunrise tour” to Preikestolen with Sal as our private guide! The hike offers amazing nature, stunning views of lakes, Lysefjord and the sunrise at ... read more

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    9/21/2020

    star rating  We had booked a sunrise hike and turned out to be the only ones for that day.

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