The 4 Best Guided Day Hikes in Norway

1.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Join a small group of up to eight for a guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen, Norway’s famous Pulpit Rock. Your guide handles transport, fjord crossing, trail pacing, safety, and photos. Early departures can beat the crowds, while guides such as Erle, Ola, Toa, and Marius have added local stories and alternate viewpoints.

“Erle was a fantastic guide. She was passionate and patient with the whole group. She also took amazing pictures of all of us. Such a wonderful hike with a wonderful group and best guide ever. Thank you Erle.”

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2.From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · 7 hours · from $145Best value

Hike Preikestolen from Stavanger with a licensed guide and pickup in a small group of up to eight. Expect a 2.5-hour climb, Lysefjorden views, a Norwegian snack, and, conditions permitting, a quieter old trail. Guides including Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, and Alexander are praised for patient pacing and local stories.

“I absolutely loved the Pulpit Rock guided hike! Teodor is a very Knowledgeable and Fun Guide who made this day trip extremely memorable for all of us! Even though the weather wasn’t at its sunniest best, Teodor made sure we discovered the joy of hiking by taking lesser known (and hence tourist free!) routes along the trail and engage in some fun berry hunting! Thankyou Teodor for giving us memories for a lifetime :) Absolutely Recommend this hike to all !”

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3.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $182

Leave Stavanger at 7 a.m. for an 11-hour guided hike to Kjerag and the famous Kjeragbolten. You’ll ride through valleys to the trailhead, climb steep rock sections with chains, and hike with a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Teo, Sean, Kenth, and Helga are praised for patient pacing, safety help, and photos.

“this is a very challenging hike. You need to have experience with climbing, steep grades and rock faces. Especially in wet conditions as that is the weather most of the time. You need a moderate amount of physical conditioning to make this climb. I found this climb challenging as it was wet, rainy, windy and cold. We were not able you get a good view as it was also cloudy. But it was a good hike and we had a great guide named Toa. He was able to find us the easiest way up and down.”

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4.From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Meet your English-speaking guide beside Olden’s cruise pier, ride through Olden Valley, then walk 45 to 60 minutes toward Briksdal Glacier. Expect a moderate uphill route, waterfalls, meltwater streams, and wide views over Olden Lake. Guides such as Sam, Anna, Alyssa, and Elisabet have led past departures, but your guide will vary.

“the scenery was BREATHTAKING. definitely worth your time. there is an option to be taken up in a buggy if you're not able to do the hike (not too strenuous, just a little steep at times). you will still have to walk the last 500m if you take the buggy. if you hike you will have wonderful views the whole time though”

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