EXPAT UNT - Hike Norway's Icons: Trolltunga, Preikestolen, Kjeragbolten
Fri Aug 28, 2026 at 08:00 PM to Thu Sep 03, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Timezone : Europe/Paris
Stavanger bussterminal, Stavanger, Norvège
Conquer Norway's iconic Big 3: Trolltunga, Preikestolen, Kjeragbolten! Epic trails, stunning fjords, ultimate adventure awaits.
WHY GO?
Join us for the ultimate Norwegian hiking challenge! Forget storybooks – in Norway, trolls are real, turned to stone in the sunlight, and we're going to hike right up to their legendary landmarks!
Join us for the ultimate Norwegian hiking challenge! Forget storybooks – in Norway, trolls are real, turned to stone in the sunlight, and we're going to hike right up to their legendary landmarks!
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure tackling three of Norway's most iconic and breathtaking rock formations: the dramatic overhang of Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), the mind-bending suspended boulder of Kjeragbolten, and the epic horizontal jut of Trolltunga (Troll's Tongue).
Norway's wilderness is a hiker's paradise, a spectacular canvas of majestic mountains, deep fjords, and thundering waterfalls. Our journey will take you through diverse, stunning landscapes, pushing your limits and rewarding you with unparalleled views that will steal your breath.
Feel the immense freedom and the sheer accomplishment with every step. These aren't just hikes; they're climbs to mythical places carved by ice and time, each with a unique, powerful presence. There's truly nothing else like them on Earth.
Located amidst the stunning Hardangerfjord and Lysefjorden regions – areas renowned for their incredible natural beauty, national parks, and scenic routes – these trails offer the peak Norwegian experience.
Lace up your boots, pack your spirit of adventure, and get ready to conquer the legendary stone giants of Norway. Connect with fellow enthusiasts and create memories that will last a lifetime on this epic exploration of nature's raw power and beauty!
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?
- Discover Stavanger: Stavanger is Norway's fourth largest city with around 120,000 inhabitants and offers a fascinating mix of old and new. Its history goes back deep into the Middle Ages. Stavanger was once a quiet coastal market and later an important fishing port. Stavanger's old centre has some of the most beautiful and best-preserved wooden buildings anywhere in Norway, many dating back to the 18th century. It's all very pretty, and in summer the waterfront comes alive in the best port-town style.
- Fargegaten - Ovre Holmegate (The Colourful street): Øvre Holmegate is now one of the major attractions in Stavanger. Locals call the street Fargegata (the street of colours).
- Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock): Pulpit Rock is believed to have been formed centuries ago due to frost erosion that washed away all loose soil on the rock. The result is a conspicuous cliff standing high overlooking the Lysefjord. The result of frost erosion led to one of the most spectacular sceneries in Europe, which shows nature’s architecture at its best. Preikestolen is a popular tourist attraction destination in Norway, drawing local and international tourists.
- Hiking Trail to Preikestolen: This iconic hike in Norway involves walking along a 2.5-mile trail to Pulpit Rock from the trailhead. A round-trip hike will see you covering around 5 miles taking around 4 hours. There is a lot to see along this hill trail to Pulpit Rock. From the wet area with a wooden bridge, climb the next section with stairs, which is also the steepest. Close to the top, you open up to a vast open area called Tjødane. This area has three small lakes and an emergency shelter. The Pulpit Rock hike continues past the lakes where you reach the Preikestolen plateau.
- Kjeragbolten : Norway's terrifying photo opportunity: One of the most popular photo opportunities in Norway is Kjeragbolten . Just because of its strange appearance, it is a destination that everyone should see with their own eyes. It seems rather inconspicuous when we talk about a boulder stuck in a mountain. In our opinion, Kjeragbolten is the best proof that mother nature provides the best templates for an impressive picture on the camera. No human would ever have been able to form such a formation!!!
- Lysefjord: From Kjeragbolten , as well as from Mount Kjerag itself, you can also get a stunning view of the Lysefjord . This 42 km long fjord is located about 25 km east of the city of Stavanger. The name means "bright fjord" in German and is derived from the light coloured granite rocks on its sides. To the east of the fjord lies the small, almost isolated village of Lysebotn. At the western end of the Lysefjord, however, you can visit the villages of Forsand and Oanes. There are a few other very small and scattered settlements along the fjord. On the sides you can discover terrifying rock faces that fall almost vertically over 1000 metres into the water. However, the fjord is not only long and narrow, but also very deep. In places it is as deep as the nearby mountains.
- Trolltunga: One of the most awe-inspiring cliffs in Norway, situated about 1,100 meters above sea level and hovering some 700 metres above Lake Ringedalsvatnet. Trolltunga juts out at right angles to the mountainside, like a huge troll's tongue carved in stone. It has been there for thousands of years, just waiting for you to make your way to its edge and to admire the fantastic views.
- Hiking to Trolltunga: This hike has now been certified as a “Norwegian Scenic Hike” and rightly so as the hike is incredibly scenic with phenomenal views of lakes & snow-capped mountains. The hike goes through high-mountain terrain up to Trolltunga (1,180 metres above sea level) with the trail to Trolltunga being part of an ancient thoroughfare between western and eastern Norway, across the Hardangervidda plateau.
- Buarbreen Glacier Hike: One of the most popular hikes in the Hardangerfjord region. The views of the glacier itself are spectacular, but just as beautiful are the views along the way. The bluish shimmering glacier tongue and right next to it a rushing waterfall makes this hike a very special experience.
- Discovering Odda: Considered the secret capital of Hardanger. A place framed by two national parks, namely the Hardangerviddas, a unique plateau in Norway and the Folgefonna National Park with the 3rd largest glacier in Norway, at the inner end of the Sørfjord a branch of the Hardangerfjord.
- Tjørnadalsfossen: Mammoth stepped waterfall dropping a total of 515 meters (1,690 feet) in 6-7 distinct but marginally separated steps.
- Låtefossen: This 165-metre tall “double waterfall” is unique in that it consists of two separate streams gushing down from Lake Lotevatnet. These streams dramatically converge just before flowing under the old, stone, six-arched bridge into the river Grønsdalslona.
- Discover Bergen (Optional & time permitting): Known as the “The Fjord capital of the world”, Bergen is surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. Bryggen (UNESCO World Heritage site) features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails.
- RIB Boat Fjord Safari (Optional): Historical fjord safari in the Hardangerfjord - a fjord filled with living cultural heritage, surrounded by massive mountains clad in glacier ice. Along the route, you will see different attractions, spots of wildlife, and the professional guide will tell fascinating natural- and cultural stories from the area. There is also a chance of seeing the porpoise or a soaring eagle.
- Norwegian Sauna (Optional): Finish your epic hiking trip with a fresh fjord bath and a steaming sauna while enjoying the views of the fjord and the mountains.
- Norwegian Fjord Experience (Norway in a Nutshell: If selecting Option b while purchasing ticket): Popular, self-guided tour package designed to showcase some of Norway's most stunning fjord and mountain scenery in a relatively short amount of time and doable in a single day. It involves a combination of train journeys (including the famous Flåm Railway, known as one of the world's most scenic), a fjord cruise through UNESCO-listed fjords like the Nærøyfjord, and bus transfers, connecting major cities like Oslo and Bergen with charming fjord villages like Flåm and Gudvangen. It's a convenient way to experience a concentrated dose of Norway's breathtaking natural beauty without extensive planning. Note: This option will also include 1 / 2 x nights accommodation, boat cruise in the Fjord, Scenic train journey & any possible buses needed to be taken.
TRIP DETAILS
Start & End Date:
Start & End Date:
- Opt. 1 (Complete trip): Friday night, 28 Aug - Thursday morning, 3 Sep.
- Opt. 2 (Hiking Kjeragbolten & Preikestolen): Friday night, 28 Aug - Monday morning, 31 Aug.
- Opt. 3 (Hiking Trolltunga & Buarbeen Glacier hike: Hidden Gem): Monday afternoon, 31 Aug - Thursday morning, 3 Sep.
Meeting location & time:
- Opt. 1 & 2: Stavanger bus terminal on Friday night @ 8 pm.
- Opt. 3: Odda bus station at 3pm on Monday, 31 Aug.
Finishing Location & time:
- Opt. 1 & 3: Odda bus station at 8am on Thursday morning, 3 Sep.
- Opt. 2: Stavanger bus terminal on Monday, 31 Aug.
Note:
- You can arrive anytime on the meeting days, however just inform us so that we can make the relevant arrangement on our end.
- For those arriving later than 5pm to Odda on Monday, 31 Aug, you may miss out on the Odda excursion trip.
Hiking Distance:
- Day 0 (No hiking involved): Travel to Stavanger
- Day 1: 12 km - Hiking Kjeragbolten (5 - 6 hours) with ascent & descent of 1000m.
- Day 2: 15km - Hike to Preikestolen, also known as Pulpit tock (4 - 5 hours) with ascent & descent of 500m.
- Day 3 (No hiking involved): <2km - Head to Stavvanger airport to head back home.
- Day 3 (Day 0): <5km - Discovering Odda including various waterfalls
- Day 4 (Day 1) : 25km - Trolltunga Hike (7 - 9 hours) with ascent & descent of 500m.
- Day 5: 10 km - Buarbreen Glacier Hike
- Day 6: <5km - Head back home via Bergen airport and for those that have selected the optional add-on for Norway in a Nutshell, get on a bus from Odda to Voss.
- Day 6: <3km - Continue with Norwegian Fjord Experience (Norway in a Nutshell) and finish it by getting to either Bergen or Oslo
- Day 7: <5km - Explore Oslo and it's museums or Bergen & its nature surroundings
- Day 8 (Saturday): Head home
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Hard – Hiking long distance but at moderate pace with multiple break times on steep paths and stairs, moderate elevation, sure-footedness & good fitness is required.
How to get to Stavanger Airport?
- Flight: Flying is the fastest way to reach Stavanger Airport, with direct flights from many major European cities. From Stavanger Airport, you can take the Airport Bus to Stavanger Bus Terminal (Byterminalen), with a journey time of approximately 20–30 minutes.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Community Guide & leader for the entire trip (Speaks English & German).
- Mix of either 3 nights / 6 nights shared accommodation (Based on ticket option 1, 2 & 3). Note: Reach out directly for add-on's for accommodation upgrade options possible.
- All transportation from the meeting location to the finishing location.
- Buffett breakfast for Stavanger leg (28 - 31 Aug) & breakfast supplies provided for Odda leg (1 - 3 Sep).
- Organizing lunch & dinner places (payment to be made by participants).
- Shuttle bus to pick & drop for both Kjeragbolten & Preikestolen hikes.
- Shuttle bus to drop off & pick up for Trolltunga hike.
- Taxi to drop off to Buarbeen Glacier hike start. Note: Return taxi after hike is not included as you can just walk back to the accommodation after the hike.
- Private Taxi for Odda excursion.
- Access to a dedicated WhatsApp group for this event to connect with other trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch (link to Whatsapp group in the ticket).
- Access to a Google photos album dedicated to this trip, where you can share all your amazing pics & videos.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Norwegian Fjord experience (Norway in a nutshell): This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journey.
- RIB Boat Fjord Safari
- Norwegian Sauna in Stavanger & Odda
Note: More details on how to purchase these Add-on's over the next few weeks.
WHAT IS THE PLAN?
- Day 0 - Meet & Greet: We get to Stavanger - the energy capital of Norway where you would be meeting the guide and the rest of the participants directly at Stavanger bus terminal or at the accommodation where we would be staying for the night.
- Day 1 - Hiking Kjeragbolten: We have an early start today and post breakfast, we catch the shuttle bus from Stavanger to get us to to the starting point of the Kjeragbolten (boulder wedged between 2 hills) hike. Today is going to be a fun & challenging day, as the hike takes around 6 hours to complete. Kjerag is a challenging hike, that takes you 1000 metres above the sparkling, turquoise Lysefjord below. Post the hike, we catch the shuttle bus back to our accommodation to rest up and get ready for tomorrow's hike.
Note: Refer to safety tips video below for more info about this hike.
- Day 2 - Hiking Preikestolen (Pulpit rock): Post breakfast, we catch the Scenic ferry to get us to the starting point of this hike. Today's hike is easier and should be done in about 4 - 5 hours which should give us plenty of time to rest up and recover from our hiking adventure over the last few days. Post the hike, we catch the shuttle bus to get get us back to Stavanger where we can rest up over dinner & drinks.
Please skip the Day 3 - Head home option and continue to Day 3 - Trip continuation if you are continuing with the trip.
- Day 3 - Head home (for those ending the trip here): Post checkout, time permitting you can self - explore the old town of Stavanger and once you are done with that, you head to Stavanger airport to end our trip.
- Day 3 (Day 0 for Trolltunga hike only participants): Trip continuation (Monday) - Head to Odda & Discover Odda: Get to Odda in Late afternoon from Stavanger using multiple buses and where you also meet other participants that are only joining for the Trolltunga leg of the trip. In the evening you go on a short excursion of Odda that includes visiting various waterfalls and also go on a short hike as well (time permitting) followed by some supermarket shopping and dinner.
- Day 4 (Day 1 for Trolltunga hike only participants) - Hiking Trolltunga: We start early to catch the Shuttle bus to get to the start of the hiking point for the impressive “once in a lifetime” Trolltunga hike (assuming weather wise it is best to do the Trolltunga hike today) . We will have about 20 kms to hike over the course of the day with an ascent & descent of around 350 metres. After completing this we head to our accommodation, followed by dinner before calling it a night. Note: Refer to safety tips video for Hiking Trolltunga along with additional info about this hike.
- Day 5 - Glacier Hike: For those that are interested in hiking today, we have the optional Buarbreen Glacier hike, which is a hidden gem of a hike that would takes only about 3 - 4 hours to complete. Post the Glacier hike we regroup with the rest for an Optional Norwegian Sauna followed by dinner and reminisce about our wonderful trip.
- Day 6 (Day 3 for Trolltunga hike only participants) - Head back home : Checkout of our accommodation in Odda and then catch the bus back to Bergen bus station and then onward to Bergen airport for those participants heading home.
Norwegian Fjord Experience (Optional Add-on)
- Norway in a nutshell (Optional Add-on): This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journey. Note: Participants interested in this Add-on will need to depart Bergen / Oslo only on Friday (at the earliest) or possibly later if you would like to spend a day exploring either or both Bergen / Oslo. We have multiple package for 2, 3 or 4 nights that you can include.
Date and place
Fri Aug 28, 2026 at 08:00 PM to Thu Sep 03, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Timezone : Europe/Paris
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