Top 10 Things to do Adventurous in Rogaland, Western Norway

December 30, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

The southernmost of the Western Fjord counties, Rogaland is also home to many beautiful beaches and islands. Of the area’s fjords, Lysefjord is the most famous, its 25 magnificent miles marked by narrow passages along steep vertical drops. Preikestolen, Rogaland’s most visited attraction, is a breathtaking cliff nearly 2,000 feet above the water. Kjeragbolten, a huge boulder wedged in a mountain crevasse, is another Lysefjord highlight. Cruises begin at Stavenger, the area’s biggest town.
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1. Kjerag

Lysefjord Norway +47 51 70 36 60 [email protected] http://www.visitnorway.com/us/product/?pid=31134
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Kjerag

Reviewed By bigredwombat

Plenty of spaces in the parking lot, so don't worry about that. Might be worth getting there earlier to avoid the line that forms to get on the boulder. If you are scared of heights, bring a friend to take a picture of. I am scared of heights but was able to do Trolltunga and Pulpit Rock, but I couldn't get on this boulder.

2. Pulpit Rock

4129 Norway https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/preikestolen/185743/
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Pulpit Rock

Reviewed By NOVAVol02 - Gainesville, United States

Wife, 21yr old daughter and I hiked Preikestolen (Norwegian name for Pulpit Rock) today and it was fantastic, but not just due to the amazing geography of the area. The overlook from up top is as amazing as all the picture show, but the hike itself was far more challenging and interesting than I was expecting. I’m an experienced backpacker, so day hikes aren’t generally much of a challenge but for a relatively short hike (only 4+km in each direction or about 2.5 miles) it had a good variety of terrain and several sections of steep climbs followed by equally steep downhill. The trail is generally pretty rocky but there is no “hand over hand” climbing required. Trekking poles are handy for those (like me) with occasional knee pain, but they’re not absolutely necessary. Heavy tennis shoes are doable but I used my low-cut Teva hikers. Trail Advice: GET AN EARLY START!!! We stayed at the Fjellstue so we hit the trail just before 0630 and basically had the trail to ourselves on the way up. As we approached the top we passed several couples coming down who we believe camped upon the mountain (we saw several tents in a high meadow/glen 1-2km before the top). Once up on top we shared the plateau with maybe 8 other hikers and spent about 45 minutes having our trail snack and soaking up the amazing views. By the time we headed down the number up top was approaching 20. On the way down we encountered the tour bus crowds and by the time we were almost down the trail was almost full with all types of day hikers and tourists - many with small children or on the older side who we assessed had about 5% chance of making it up to the top. Problem is if you’re “stuck” behind 100s of tourists and slow movers you’re experience is not going to be as enjoyable. Do yourself a favor and stay at the Fjellstue or somewhere on the Tau side of the fjord in order to get an early start. Overall we LOVED the hike and the views. Highly recommend it!

3. Florli 4444

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Florli 4444

Guided tours and kayak rental from Lysebotn, Florli and Forsand (summer only). Come discover the magic of Fjord Norway from a kayak! We offer 3 hour tours to the Kjerag, day tours of the inner Lysefjord and complete multi-day expeditions. Join us on an epic kayaking adventure!

4. Lysefjorden Adventure

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Lysefjorden Adventure

Welcome to Lysefjorden Adventure AS. We provide guided hikes to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Kjerag, Flørli and other destinations in Rogaland. We can also custom made day hikes and mulitiday hikes. Follow us on facebook and instagram for updates, and don't hesitate contact us.

5. Fiordos Noruega

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Fiordos Noruega

Experience Karmøy and Haugalandet with Fiordos Noruega, the local guide company. We can bring you on activity-filled trips throughout the region but with focus on Karmøy: Fishing trips, old town walking trips of Skudeneshavn, local cuisine, exciting history, and hidden natural beauty spots. We would like to show you the real Norway in this part of the map!

6. Pulpit Rock Experience

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Pulpit Rock Experience

We do premium day hikes and tours to the Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) in addition to other adventures in the Stavanger area. We are Norwegian and we are locals. Easy planning and quality adventures make lifetime memories. Even icons like the Pulpit Rock is a must-see, Norway and the Stavanger region also has a lot more to offer. We also offer tailor-made and private tours.

7. Hike Oygardstol to Langavatn via Kjerag

Oygardstol, Lysebotn 4127 Norway +47 38 37 78 00 [email protected]
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Hike Oygardstol to Langavatn via Kjerag

Start: The hike starts at oygardsstol Kjerag Panoramic Restaurant which is located on top of the hairpin bends up from Lysebotn. There is a separate fee paying carpark and toilets designed for hikers. Description: The route starts at Kjerag Panoramic Restaurant/oygardstol. You have to scale three mountain summits before you reach Kjerag, the day's first milestone. The trip starts with a steep 30 minute climb on bare rock upto a summit of 825 metres. from the summit follow mountain ridge some distance heading down to a small valley stream at an altitude of approx 750 meters. Here begins the second climb to Kjerag, which takes you up to about 870 meters above sea level. This climb is slightly more demanding than the firs and you must allow 30 minutes for the climb to the summit. Head down the mountain and cross another stream valley. Now, the last and longest ascent up to Kjerag awauts!!!! The path is on bare rock but there are chain fences along the edge of the mountain. The higher you climb the better the view so allow a goof half an hour on this ascent. The terrain flattens out on the summit and it is an easy walk across the 1.5 km plateau. At the end of the plateau cross the crevice before you reach the cairn at the Nesatindane which shows the way to Kjeragbolten. From here it takes approx 3 minutes to walk to Kjeragbolten sitting wedged between two approximately 1000 metre high mountains straight up from the Lysefjord. If you are feeling brave, take a step out on to the stone. kjerag has for a long time been a major attraction for both climbers and base jumpers. If you are really lucky you may even see a base jump being made from one of the jump points near the Kjeragbolt, and if you haven't already had goosebumps on the walk, you're guaranteed to get them now!! The second part of the walk is from Mount Kjerag to Langavatn lake. Walk back to the cairn at Nesatindane and follow the signs to Langavatn. The path runs south-easterly up the mountain, parallel to the gorge down to Kjeragbolten. You come to a peak of 1075 meters before turning down to the lush valley stream - the same one that you crossed earlier in the day to get to Kjeragbolten. When you have descended the mountain, you come to a path intersection by a stream follow the left side of the stream and head up to the top of the U-valley. Here you come to another waymarked path intersection. You must turn 90 degrees to the left and climb up a steep slope. Allow 10 minutes for this ascent. At the top you have a nice view over the rugged mountains. The route continues over the summit at 1143 metres to the south-east. Head for the prominent cairn on the summit. It may be a good idea to set your compass to find your way from the cairn on top as everything looks very alike here. Allow a good hour over the mountain plateau then begin your descent to Langavatn Turishytte. For a detailed description including maps and information etc buy the guidebook 'Hiking in Sirdal' which includes Kjerag and Sirdals Seven Summits

8. Outdoorlife Norway

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Outdoorlife Norway

GUIDED HIKE ADVENTURES TO PULPIT ROCK & KJERAG. *Innovative, Unique Tours * Small Hiking Groups * Professional, Local Guides * Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off * Optional Photography Service * Optional Rental Equipment * Custom & Private Tours * Ethical Employment Practices. Outdoorlife Norway’s professional (and local!) nature guides lead unique ‘off the beaten track’ tours that highlight the region’s fjords, mountains, and valleys. We offer premium guided day-hikes, bicycle tours, multi-day treks, and tailor-made private tours throughout the year. Optimize your adventure and leave the hassle up to us!

9. Real Escape Game

Grenseveien 21, Sandnes 4313 Norway +47 404 48 008 [email protected] http://www.realescapegame.no
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Real Escape Game

CAN YOU ESCAPE FROM A ROOM WITHIN 60 MINUTES? Discover the new room escape game, feel the mystery!The rules are simple: You enter the room and the door closes behind you. The investigation leads through solving mechanical puzzles, opening locks, doors, and safes while the clock is ticking.The most important is to cooperate as a team!Are you good enough?

Reviewed By Laurarj97

We did the chernobyl room and it was really nice, recommend going here :) Very friendly game master and a very cool and fun room. Definitely coming back to try the other rooms. They were very good regarding corona restrictions as well so we felt very safe with regards to that.

10. FjordEvents

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FjordEvents

Lysefjord Safari - Soft adventure in a cool RIB boat! Welcome onboard. We will bring you to the amazing fjords, while you relax on soft seats enjoying the awesome scenery. Join our scheduled departures, or charter your own private trip. The stunning Lysefjord and the famous Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) is just a few blocks away. Look out for seals, porpoises and sea eagles. The adventure is on – Let’s go!We will spot Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and tons of other spectacualar sights. Wildlife and raw nature. We go fast, soft and safe. FjordEvents was established in 2006 and offers various boat trips with speedboat/RIB, including teambuilding, events and adventurous experiences in the Stavanger region. Our speciality is adventurous excursions with RIB boats to Lysefjord and the famous Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). We offer complete teambuidling packages to our company customers where activities, food and drinks are included. We have 3 RIB boats with 12 seats, a total capacity of 36 persons.

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