The 10 Best Hiking Trails in Fjord Norway, Fjord Norway

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

Visit Bremanger and hike northern Europe's highest sea cliff! The hike will give you a spectacular hiking experience. The trail is quite challenging and steep, but gives you fantastic views all along the way to the top. On the top you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view! You will get a great overview of the varied and scenic landscape in FjordKysten - narrow deep fjords, majestic mountains and small islands far out at sea. If you dare to, you can lie down on the edge of the cliff and look straight down on the sea 860 meters below you. You will never forget this hike, it is one of a kind! The trail is steep and challenging and this hike is suitable for experienced hikers. You should be used to walking in the mountains and in the terrain. Hiking to Hornelen is a full day trip, but it is worth the effort you put in. The view is spectacular! Season: Spring, summer and early autumn. May - September. You should not hike to Hornelen if there is snow on the mountain. You should also plan your trip well to make sure you hike in daylight. Tour description There are several trail going to Hornelen, here you will find the description of two of them. You can either start from Hunskar or Berleneset. You will get the best view if you start from Hunskar and descend to Berleneset. The duration of the hike is approximately 8 -10 hrs. and is a full day trips. It is a challenging trip and hikers should be experienced. Start Hunskar: Duration: 7-8 hrs Altitude: 860 Above sea level Start at the end of the road at Hunskar. The trail is sign posted with red T’s and stones. Go in the same direction as the road, over the Ramarhammaren, then you make a turn towards southwest. The first part of the trail can be a bit moist, but after a while the trail will be dry. The trail up towards 500 meters above sea level is steep walking on grass and moors. You will have a great view to Skatestraumen, Rugsund and Maloy. Further up you will reach a lake where you might stop for a longer break and enjoy some of your lunch. Further there is a part of the trail which is characterized by more rocky terrain. The last part is as steep, a small hill and then steeper again before you reach the top. You will find water all along the way to the top. You will spend approximately 4 hrs hiking to the top. When you reach the top you can enjoy the most fantastic view, and it will be worth the effort. There is a small stone cabin at the top where you will find the Norwegian flag that you can set up if you want to. For a less steep descent with a slightly different view, you can descend to Berleneset. The descent to Berleneset starts off on the same trail as the one you came up, further down the trail divides in two and you should go southwest.. The trail ends at the eastern side of Berlepollen. Start: Berleneset: Duration: 8-10 hrs. This route is a bit longer than the one from Hunskar, however easier to hike. This is a trail that is suitable for a long hike for the entire familiy. However hiking experience is necessary. The hike will give you a fantastic nature experience with a great view! You start out from Lisete at Berleneset. The trail is quite steep in the beginning, but gets flatter after a while. The trail is in good condition and sign marked. On the last part of the trail you will meet the trail from Hunskar. Guiding Please contact Kalvag Tourist office for information if you have enquires regarding guiding to Hornelen. Keipen turlag offers trips to Hornelen from Hunskar.

Raudmelen (972m) Raudmelen is a mountain which towers 972m over the centre of Balestrand. A hiking trail goes up the mountainside from Balestrand to the top of Raudmelen. This is a demanding hike. From the top you have fantastic views over the Sognefjord, both out towards Stolsheimen and in towards Fjaerland and Leikanger. Start: Start by Belehalli sports hall, at the same place as the starting point for the nature trail. Take the red route to Raudmelen. The first part goes along the marked nature trail, but soon turns off upwards. After following the relatively steep path up through the woods it is nice to take a break at Orrabenken (370m) where you get a wonderful view over Balestrand centre and the Sognefjord. From Orrabenken follow the path on upwards. The blue route turns off towards Balastolen and Fjaerestedstolen and the red route continues up towards Raudmelen. At Burasi (575m), another fine resting place, you get a marvellous view over Sognefjord and Esefjella. The path goes on up and along the ridge towards the top with wonderful views on both sides. On one side you see down over the green slopes to Balestrand and on the other dramatic rocky mountainsides towards Esedalen. At the top you are rewarded with fantastic views over the Sognefjord. This is a demanding hike and takes approx. 6 hours. Good advice: Get a map from the tourist office. Be sure to take plenty of water as there is no drinking water on this route. Getting there: From Balestrand quay/tourist office walk up Laerergata and on to Kreklingevegen until you get to Belehalli sports hall. The roads are signposted with white nature trail signs. To reach Balestrand take the express bus from Oslo, Bergen or Trondheim or express boat from Bergen. If you come by car from Oslo take the E16 and route 55. From Bergen or Trondheim take the E39 and route 55.

Starting Point: Grauthedlar turisthytte Description:Start walking in a westwards, first 5-10 minutes up a small slope, across a large marsh area, then up a narrow ravine until you come to a signposted intersection. Continue westwards through a narrow crevice before turning left and walking along the edge of the mountain. Walk parallel to the power line for the next few kilometers. Follow the southern side of ovra Ramsdalstjodn tarn. In the western end you will cross the stream and follow the path up. At the next tarnl cross the stream again so that you follow the southern side of the tarn. At the end of the tarn cross another stream and walk diagonally uphill to the west then cross under the power lines you have been walking parallel to and head towards Sora Kamsbrekka. From the top you have great views of the dramatic Kamsdalen valley. Head down the slope and about half way down cross over at a signed intersection. Change direction and start walking south-west up the mountain (1145 metres). Good navigation skills are necessary in the barren landscape. Just below the summit there is a large cairn and where there are great views of the Lyseheiane mountains. Shortly after the cairn the path veers to the left, in a more southerly direction towards the power line and Vaulatjodna tarn. By the power line, start walking south-west down a deep ravine. It is very steep here and you must climb down. In late Spring (May/June) there may even be snow still. Continue along the north side of heimra Vaulatjodn and then to Indra Brudletjodna where you follow the eastern side of the tarn. Some areas along this tarn are steep bare rock faces, which can be challenging in wet weather and after alot of snowmelt. Continue along the south-east side of heimra Brudlitjorna tarn and then head towards Lysedalen valley before veering north-west around a small summit. Cross a small valley before starting the descent Jenafjell. Towards the bottom of the valley you must again cross some steep bare rocks before you come to a regulated tarn on your right tat you walk along. At the end of the tarn you come to a reservoir, from here follow the stream further down the valley. After you have rounded Mount Jenafjell you can walk quickly down to the road at the farm Tangen. For a detailed description including maps and information etc buy the guidebook 'Hiking in Sirdal' which includes Kjerag and Sirdals Seven Summits

Undoubtley, one of the world's most beautiful hikes! Enjoy hours with breathtaking scenery in a fantastic alpine environment, with balcony view to many of the most famous mountain peaks in Norway. Magnificent 365 degrees view from top of the ridge. Easy access from Åndalsnes in Norway. Daily bus service to the start point in Summer, departing every morning from Åndalsnes Train Station. Season Ultimo June - Ultimo September.

A hike to Kjerag is an experience like no other. You will see the amazing Kjeragbolten and gaze out at beautiful Lysefjord. The marked path goes in the rugged and beautiful terrain from Øygardstøl into Kjerag. Please note that the tour is not guided. The ticket is valid for the coach ride from Stavanger to Øygardstøl. From here you should allow approx. 5 hours back and forth.