
Price
1,490.00kr
Participants
Duration
Degree of Difficulty
Tour Description
Join us on an autumn hike to Kjeragbolten and get an introduction to the region’s barren, glacier-scoured landscapes while hiking on trails that have been upgraded by Nepalese Sherpas. Feel the exhilaration of standing atop a 1,000 meter cliff while taking in breathtaking views of the Lysefjord and surrounding mountains. Though the hike to Kjerag is exciting in and of itself, the trip’s highlight for many is getting to stand atop the famous boulder.
Tour Itinerary
Your autumn adventure to Kjerag begins in the early-morning hours when your professional guide meets you at the pick-up location you chose during the booking process. While being transported to the hiking trail, which takes about 2.5 hours, you’ll pass through a variety of dramatic landscapes including mountains, fjords, and narrow valleys. The guide will navigate over a mountain pass through the municipality of Sirdal. You’ll then pass through a barren, glacier scoured landscape that many describe as being moon-like. Upon arrival at the trailhead, Øygardstøl, you will be given an information and safety briefing before heading up the trail.
During the 2.5-hour hike, you’ll encounter 3 periods of steep climbing interspersed with 2 shallow valleys. During Autumn, weather conditions can be unstable. As needed, the guide will supply you with equipment (ice spikes, etc.) to match the weather conditions. The final 2 kilometers leading up to Kjeragbolten are relatively flat and will allow you to immerse yourself in the experience. Once you reach the edge of the mountain’s plateau, while standing on a 1000-meter-high cliff, you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the 42-kilometer-long Lysefjord. If you dare (and conditions allow), you may stand atop Kjeragbolten, which hangs 984 meters above the fjord. Cliffside, you’ll be given ample time to relax while eating lunch near the boulder.
After the lunch break, your guide will lead you back down the trail to Øygardstøl, which will take approximately 3 hours. After the hike, you’ll be driven down through 26 hairpin turns along the road to the village of Lysebotn at the head of the Lysefjord. Here, you’ll board a speed-ferry.* The boat will set-off navigating under steep mountain walls towering hundreds of meters above the fjord. As you cruise through the fjord you will pass waterfalls, abandoned farms, and the famous Preikestolen cliff, which towers 604 meters above sea-level.
PLEASE NOTE | On Saturdays, and between Oct. 14 – 18, the speed ferry does not run. On these dates, you will be driven around the mountains in both directions.
The hike to Kjeragbolten is a demanding 5.5-hour, 11-kilometer (6.85 miles) trip with a total ascent of 800 meters (2,625 feet). It is suitable for adults who are in very good condition and have previous hiking experience. During the autumn, weather conditions can be unstable. As needed, the guide will adjust the equipment (ice spikes, etc.) you use to match the weather and trail conditions.
Tour Includes:
• Stavanger pick-up / drop-off
• Transportation
• Professional guide
• 1-hour boat trip through the Lysefjord*
• Use of hiking poles
• Use of snow spikes (if needed)
• Hot beverages & snack
*Sunday to Friday (except Oct. 14 – 18)
Please Bring:
- Proper hiking boots*
- Warm, thick socks (2 pairs)
- Water-resistant pants*
- Rain-proof jacket*
- Fleece or woolen sweater
- Warm hat and gloves*
- Small backpack*
- Packed lunch / water / snacks
*items can also be rented
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