Explorethe Edge of Norway

Mountain hikes and walks

For a great view, Lifjell is one of the best viewing points of northern Jæren. From the top, you can enjoy magnificent views of Stavanger, the Gandsfjord, the North Sea and Ryfylke. Going up from Hommersåk gives you an amazing view of Riska and Strandalandet.

Cycling

A path along the railway that runs between Stavanger and Sandnes. Explore on foot or on a bike the scenic Gandsfjord.

Mountain hikes and walks

Landasteinen is a well-known landmark on Finnøy. It is a large rock around four metres tall and was placed on the edge of a hill during the ice age. For several thousands of years, it has been towering like a monument on the top of Landaheien (Landa moors).

Mountain hikes and walks

Avoid the crowd, join Explore Lysefjorden on a guided hike off the beaten track to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). Along the path to the most iconic rock formation in Ryfylke and Norway, epic and unparalleled views and beauty awaits.

Mountain hikes and walks

Join Explore Lysefjorden on a unique Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) adventure. The guided hike starts at twilight and you arrive the iconic rock formation in time to catch the sun rising over the famous Lysefjord in Ryfylke.

Mountain hikes and walks

Explore Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), one of the most iconic rock formations in Ryfylke and Norway, with a guide from Explore Lysefjorden. The highlight is the panoramic view above the majestic Lysefjord.

Mountain hikes and walks

Winter is a great time to visit Preikestolen. Grab the chance and explore the iconic rock formation in Ryfylke with Explore Lysefjorden during the serenity of Norway's off-season.

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

On the island of Talgje, there are good hikes. Rich soil and a mild local climate have made the island's vegetation lush and exuberant. 

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

"Horizons and Fragments" creates an astonishing landscape of land art and installation – work by Norwegian and international artists appears to rise and float from the soil and from nature, from rock and from structures woven from plants and trees. The installations change, grow and move with the seasons, providing a beautiful and stimulating park for posterity. Artists include Torild Wardnær, Barbro Raen Thomassen, Tori Wraanes, Jørn Rønnau and Ingrid Juell Moe. Horizons and Fragments creates a dialogue between authors and words, and landscape and artists. The artistic interventions happen here in site-specific installations that seamlessly meld culture and nature – one has already been designated "a landing place for angels". These unexpected fragments and horizons will continue to inspire visitors in this gorgeous coastal setting. More information here: http://www.regionstavanger.com/Stavanger/Brosjyrer/Rennes%C3%B8y%20kommune/Folder_6s_10x21_ENGELSK.pdf

Mountain hikes and walks

This hike is a gem! Bright green hills for the most part of the year, with staggering magnificent cliffs towards the Mastrafjord below, and with a soft waving pastoral and coastal heaths inland.   The roundtrip starts from the farm Bø. After a couple of hundred metres the path divides into two, and you have a choice of walking the lower path below the steep cliffs to Hesthammar; a settlement from the Migration period with ruins of houses, stone houses, fences, clearance cairns, mounds and fields reiner up the mountain. You can also choose to go over the green pastoral path, towards Torsbakkene and over the hills to Niben (104 meters above sea level) and Knott (110 meters above sea level).