Explorethe Edge of Norway

Mountain hikes and walks

Melshei is a popular forest area in Sandnes for hiking year-round.

Mountain hikes and walks

Frøylandsvatnet - a family trip along the lake, forests, and agricultural areas.

Mountain hikes and walks

Kleppelunden is a nice hiking area in Klepp.

Cycling

Cycling along the Nordsjøveien from Egersund to Hellvik is a wonderful trip, which spans 12 kilometres on a well-prepared hiking/gravel road. There are many great checkpoints and picnic areas along the way. If it's too long to ride back and forth, a great alternative is to turn around by Maurholen (an old train station with waffle sales in the summer and a beautiful outdoor area) or take the train one way.

Mountain hikes and walks

The road over Tronåsen, between Rogaland and the western part of Agder, was built as a part of the main road to Western Norway – “Vestlandske hovedvei.

Mountain hikes and walks

Nice hiking & biking path along Hafrsfjord, which is easily accessible all year round. Total length is nearly 9 km. New parking lot with access via Regimentveien.

Mountain hikes and walks

A nice and easy hike in the historic Sola. Highlights are Sola ruinkirke, monuments and war memorials in a beautiful natural landscape.

Mountain hikes and walks

Stavanger's Blue Promenade starts at the Badedammen outdoor swimming area from where you can enjoy views of beautiful Ryfylke. It continues past the Fiskepiren terminal where the speed boats to Ryfylke and Byøyene depart.

Mountain hikes and walks

Hålandsvatnet spans Stavanger and Randaberg municipalities. A  trail circles the lake, attracting natives and visitors alike to relaxing walks. The trail is 7.1 km long, all of which is well lit so that it can also be enjoyed in the evenings. There is a lean-to shelter near the lake.

Mountain hikes and walks

The 7 wolf cubs - a true adventure. A hike with the seven most spectacular viewing points over Sandnes and the Gandsfjord.

Mountain hikes and walks

Welcome to Magma UNESCO Global Geopark! In the far south of Rogaland, you will find an area with such unique geology that it has been recognised by UNESCO.

Mountain hikes and walks

Both the large and the small lakes (Store and Litle Stokkavatn) are a short distance from Stavanger city centre. You can swim in the lake in the summer and it is also a great hiking area. It is an incredibly popular outdoor area for the locals.