Preikestolen off the beaten track hike
1 day
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Itinerary
After an early-morning pick-up, your adventure will begin with a 40-minute ferry ride across one of Stavanger’s urban fjords. Once ashore, your guide will transport you to the base of the hiking trail. First, you’ll glide in a canoe across the peaceful Refsvatn Lake, which will take approximately 45-minutes. Once you have your feet back on dry land, you’ll begin the hiking portion of the tour. During 70% of the hike, you’ll follow a backcountry, unmarked trail that is overgrown and has mostly been forgotten. The remaining part of the hike is comprised of off-trail hiking & scrambling. During this portion of the hike, you’ll experience out-of-this-world and rarely-seen views of Preikestolen and the Lysefjord.
After lunch and approximately 3,5 hours on foot, you’ll reach a location that offers panoramic views of Preikestolen that the majority of people only get to see in tourist brochures. You’ll hike down to Preikestolen and experience standing atop the impressive plateau, which towers 604 meters above sea level. Your guide will then lead you back to your starting point by following the main trail. Once back at the trailhead, your guide will transport you back to Stavanger.
Stop At:
• Lysefjord, Stavanger Norway
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After an early-morning pick-up, your adventure will begin with a 40-minute ferry ride across one of Stavanger’s urban fjords. Once ashore, your guide will transport you to the base of the hiking trail. First, you’ll glide in a canoe across the peaceful Refsvatn Lake, which will take approximately 45-minutes. Once you have your feet back on dry land, you’ll begin the hiking portion of the tour. During 70% of the hike, you’ll follow a backcountry, unmarked trail that is overgrown and has mostly been forgotten. The remaining part of the hike is comprised of off-trail hiking & scrambling. During this portion of the hike, you’ll experience out-of-this-world and rarely-seen views of Preikestolen and the Lysefjord.
After lunch and approximately 3,5 hours on foot, you’ll reach a location that offers panoramic views of Preikestolen that the majority of people only get to see in tourist brochures. You’ll hike down to Preikestolen and experience standing atop the impressive plateau, which towers 604 meters above sea level. Your guide will then lead you back to your starting point by following the main trail. Once back at the trailhead, your guide will transport you back to Stavanger.
Stop At:
• Lysefjord, Stavanger Norway
Included
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Lunch
- Water
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for people of most ages who are in very good condition and have previous hiking experience.
- Please do not book tours that exceed your skill-level or physical abilities.
- Participants must be: minimum 10 years old, 36kg | 79lbs., 135cm | 4ft. 5in.
- Maximum age for tour is 60 years (Unless a very high fitness level & recent experience hiking in mountainous terrain can be documented.)
- Please Bring: Proper hiking boots, Thick socks x 2, Water-resistant pants/jacket, Fleece or woolen sweater, Small backpack, Packed lunch / water / snacks
- Equipment Rental: Hiking boot (200 NOK), Hiking pants (150 NOK), Hiking jacket rental (150 NOK), Day-pack (50 NOK)
- Optional: Photography package (299 NOK), Post-hike beer tasting (490 NOK)
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Distance: 9.5 kilometers, Ascent: 600 meters
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
55%
Sport
50%
Cultural
30%
Adrenaline
20%
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