Lysefjorden Vandrefestival

The Lysefjord is located in Sandnes and Strand municipalities, Rogaland county, Fjord-Norway. The 42-kilometer-long fjord was originally a river valley, created by creeks and rivers eroding through an old plain landscape. Through a series of ice ages, this valley was carved out by moving glaciers and transformed into its current deep U-shape.

The aim of the festival is to gather people who like to walk and experience Lysefjorden together, in new ways. The program is full of exciting joint trips, many of which are on new and/or unknown paths, and several cultural elements. On Saturday, all roads lead to Preikestolen BaseCamp, where the festival host offers a joint dinner and outdoor concert. Discover Lysefjorden!

Lysefjord, Norway
From September 9 to
September 11, 2022
3 days
/ 8 routes
Difficult Levels: Hard, Moderate, Easy
Landscape: Coast
+47 955 58 952

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Lysefjorden Vandrefestival

Friday 9 September 2022

Joint trip: Lyngsheia-Sundmork-Bakken-Preikestolen BaseCamp (2-day trip)

Friday 9 September 2022 - Saturday 10 September 2022
Lyngsheia
at 10.00
Limited number of places: 10
Beach and Forsand Tour team

Join us on a great hike from Lyngsheia to Lysefjorden. The first stage goes to the tourist association's new cabin at the end of Sunnmorkvatnet. From there the trip goes down Skurvedalen to the beautiful Bakken gard and on to the Preikestolen Basecamp after a night on the Bakken.

We meet at a small parking space along the road 150 m south of Kåsastølen. The trip takes place in hilly and beautiful high mountain terrain, through the Skurvedalen and down to the Lysefjorden. After a good night on Bakken, the trip goes to Preikestolen BaseCamp. The trip offers great views over the Lysefjord, and a visit to the disused mountain farm Hengjane.

The route is graded as demanding due to its length and demanding terrain with certain challenging sections involving climbing.

NOK 500 for STF members / NOK 1000 for non-members

Joint tour: Preikestolen BaseCamp - Hengjane (r/r)

Saturday 10 September 2022
Pulpit BaseCamp
at 10.00
Limited number of places: 15
Lysefjorden Development + Norwegian People's Aid Beach and Forsand

Join us on a nice joint trip to Preikestolen and Hengjane on unknown paths. Helge Kjellevold, one of the landowners at Hengjane, is the tour leader on this demanding but enjoyable tour. From Preikestolen BaseCamp we first go up the main path to Preikestolen. After visiting the world-famous rock formation, we turn off the main path to find new roads to Neverdalen and the spectacular gorge at the edge of the fjord. When we go up Geitatørnet we will have a view of the entire fjord. Neverdalsfjellet, Preikestolen and Lysefjordbrua in the west, and Hengjane and Lysebotn in the east. Along old cairns, we meander down to the abandoned mountain guard Hengjane. Here there will be storytelling about life on the farm, Sikke and Hengjanetyskeren, and more. The return is on the red-marked path, along beautiful Skogavatn, and through Neverdalen back to the main path down to Preikestolen BaseCamp.

This will be a tough and long trip (approx. 15 km and 6-7 hours), with fantastic viewpoints and great storytelling.

Joint tour: Jørpelandsvågen - Preikestolen

Saturday 10 September 2022

Jørpelandsvågen
at 10.00
Limited number of places: 30
Beach and Forsand Tour team

A varied and nice trip that is suitable for many people. The trip goes through exciting, varied and beautiful nature from sea level up along the Jørpelandselva towards Selemork. The path enters Kalldalen and follows the marked trail up towards Mosli tjørnane, Røytegrovane and Soleimsånå. The path follows the cabin road from Mosli down to the main road and follows this for about 300 meters before it turns off into Klimpamyra. We follow the path that crosses into the new upper car park to the Pulpit and then follow the original path on to the Pulpit. We take a good lunch break along the way. Return to Fjellstuen after about 20 km.

Free for STF members / NOK 40 for non-members

Joint hike: Lysefjorden Panoramic Trail Hike (NY)

Saturday 10 September 2022

The Bolder / Høllesliheia
at 10.00
Limited number of places: 15
Lysefjorden Development + Norwegian People's Aid Beach and Forsand

This tour will take your breath away! Join us on a spectacular joint trip along the Lysefjorden. Tour leader is Johannes Apon, tourism developer in Lysefjorden Utvikling and nature guide. The trip will follow a completely new route (Høllesliheia to Refsvatnet), which has become part of the official Lysefjorden Rundt-stien.

Several hundred meters above the fjord, the path winds along several peaks, cliffs and gorges, including Skjerajuvet, Hatten and Fanthahålå, and through powerful nature past countless panoramic viewpoints. Along the way, we will visit the cool "Fantapytten" - Lysefjord's own "eternity pool".

The trip takes place in demanding terrain with several good ups and downs. Some places can be experienced as exposed. We will spend 4-5 hours on the 10 kilometer trip. Bring good footwear, a rucksack with warm clothes, lunch and drinks.

Cruise & Hike: Lysefjorden + Refså - Preikestolen BaseCamp

Saturday 10 September 2022
Strandkaien in Stavanger
Forsand quay
at 10 a.m. (Stavanger)
at 10.45 (Forsand)
Limited number of places: 12
Rødne + Explore Lysefjorden

Join us for a unique experience sailing almost silently in the beautiful landscape that surrounds the fjord with our electric boat. The fjord cruise offers great experiences for young and old. We visit Fantahålå, where the "fantas" hid from the sheriff in the old days. You get to see Preikestolen from the fjord where Tom Cruise climbed the precipitous rock wall in the film Mission Impossible 5, before we continue to the mighty Hengjanefossen where you risk getting a wonderful shower of water in your face.

A guide is waiting at Refså quay who will take you on a guided tour to Preikestolen Basecamp. On the trip up to the base camp, you will get educational information about animal and plant life, local history and more.

NOK 1,510

Hire watercraft, disc golf and bicycles

Saturday 10 September 2022
Adventure Center
at 10.00-19.00
Pulpit BaseCamp

At Preikestolen BaseCamp you can choose from a large selection of activities for young and old. Here you can hire watercraft that are well suited for both beginners and experienced paddlers. Or what better way to end the day with a round of disc golf, or a warm and delicious sauna in one of our wood-fired saunas? Here, there is no reason to travel further in the first place!

Fantapyttløpet

Saturday 10 September 2022
The Bolder / Høllesliheia
at 12.00
Limited number of places: 100
Lysefjorden X Trails

Take part in a short, but very spectacular and demanding new race in Lysefjorden. The trip will follow a completely new route (Høllesliheia to Refsvatnet), which has become part of the official Lysefjorden Rundt-stien. The trail is 9 km long, but has an elevation gain of 650 metres. It is demanding terrain with several good ups and downs. Some places can be experienced as exposed.

Several hundred meters above the fjord, the path winds along several peaks, cliffs and gorges, including Skjerajuvet, Hatten and Fanthahålå, and through powerful nature past countless panoramic viewpoints.

NOK 590

Activities and competition at Refsvatnet

Saturday 10 September 2022
Pulpit BaseCamp
at 13.00 and at 15.00
Pulpit BaseCamp

Here, a high-intensity competition is planned that contains both headaches and physical challenges. With instructions from an activity leader, the teams compete through a series of tasks - on land and in water - that require cooperation, concentration, strength and endurance. You don't want to miss this - whether you are a participant or an audience member!

NOK 200

Pulpit BaseCamp Afterhike

Saturday 10 September 2022
Pulpit BaseCamp
at 14.00
Pulpit BaseCamp

We invite you to an Afterhike with a live DJ outside Preikestolen Fjellstue. Stimulate all your senses with beautiful views, music, short-distance food & good drinks. We promise a good atmosphere in beautiful surroundings!

Free

Shared dinner / buffet at Preikestolen Fjellstue

Saturday 10 September 2022
Pulpit Fjellstue
at 18.00 and at 20.00
Limited number of places: 65 per table setting
Pulpit BaseCamp

We invite you to a tasty dinner buffet with local produce in the heart of the mountain lodge. Enjoy the panoramic view of Refsvatnet from the dinner table.

Included in the price is a selection of hot dinner dishes with a dessert table and coffee. Half price for children under 10 years.

NOK 398

Evening concert in the yard

Saturday 10 September 2022
Pulpit BaseCamp
at 21.30
Pulpit BaseCamp

We round off the day with a magical evening concert outside in beautiful and powerful nature. In the courtyard by the amphitheatre, the artist(s) will provide beautiful tones and a lovely atmosphere while darkness descends and the starry sky creates the perfect setting for the event.

Seating will be available outside the Hikers Cafe and in the amphitheater. Feel free to bring your own chair.

Free

Sunday 11 September 2022

Joint tour: Preikestolen BaseCamp - Moslifjellet

Sunday 11 September 2022
Adventure Center at Preikestolen BaseCamp
at 11.00
Limited number of places: 20
Stavanger Tourist Association
Welcome to the summit tour of Moslifjell (718 m), the tourist association's own mountain located on STF's property. We start on the usual hiking path to Preikestolen, but already on the first plateau we turn off onto a narrower path. We follow the marked path through the forest, along an impressive side moraine and further uphill until we reach open mountain terrain with a good view of the Stavanger Peninsula and the Ryfylke basin. From the top there is a great view over the Pulpit area and the Lysefjord. We follow another track that goes steadily downhill again back to Preikstolen fjellstue. The trip takes 4-5 hours.
Free for STF members / NOK 40 for non-members

Cultural history tour of the yard - Vatne Gard + Preikestolhytta

Sunday 11 September 2022

Pulpit BaseCamp
at 11.00
Limited number of places: 30
Ragnhild Alsvik

An insight into life at Vatnegården before the tourist association took over the farm in 1946. Who were the people who chose to settle here? What did they live of? And what did they live for?

We wander around the area and look back at life which was so different, so brutal and so hard back then. And at the same time so peaceful and memorable!

Hire watercraft, disc golf and bicycles

Sunday 11 September 2022
Adventure Center
at 10.00-19.00
Pulpit BaseCamp

At Preikestolen BaseCamp you can choose from a large selection of activities for young and old. Here you can hire watercraft that are well suited for both beginners and experienced paddlers. Or what better way to end the day with a round of disc golf, or a warm and delicious sauna in one of our wood-fired saunas? Here, there is no reason to travel further in the first place!

Lysefjord, Norway

PRICES & RESERVATIONS

Lysefjorden Vandrefestival

Lysefjorden Vandrefestival does not have a festival pass. Instead, it's easy to sign up for the events you most want to join.

BASIC INFORMATION

Lysefjorden Vandrefestival

Accommodation

The pulpit area and the region offer several accommodation options. In addition to the festival host Preikestolen Basecamp , you can stay overnight at Verkshotellet in Jørpeland and Lilland Hotell in Tau. Or what about The Bolder cabins at Høllesliheia? Check even more accommodation options here .

Transport and parking

By car

Parking at Preikestolen BaseCamp, follow signs to Preikestolen.
9 km from Jørpeland, 17 km from Forsand. Only 35 minutes from Stavanger!
Carpooling is encouraged.

Normal parking costs NOK 250. Annual pass NOK 500.
ATTENTION ! Participants in the Vandrefestivalen pay only NOK 50 for parking. Reduced parking fees are paid at the tourist information office at the car park - ask the parking attendants. Do not use a regular machine. A ticket / confirmation of one of the activities under the auspices of the Walking Festival must be presented.

Public transport

Preikestolen Express bus or Preikestolen
bus For transport between Preikestolen BaseCamp and Jørpeland / Stavanger.

Beach taxi