The Kjeragbolten hike

The Kjeragbolten hike is one of the world's most magnificent hikes. If you're planning a trip to Norway and like hiking, Kjeragbolten should be at the top of your list! Kjeragbolten lies in the south of Norway. Lysebotn, the nearest town, is about 15 minutes away by automobile. You may fly from Oslo to Stavanger and then drive to the start of the Kjeragbolten walk. You may also drive to Lysebotn from Oslo, a 500-kilometer excursion that takes 7.5 hours.

Most people stay in Stavanger to do this climb. Stavanger and the car park are two and a half hours away. It's a beautiful trip, and there's no need to take a ferry along the way. The hike's starting point is ygardstl. There is a vehicle park (for a cost of 300 NOK), restrooms, and a restaurant on site. Enter "Kjerag parking" on Google maps to reach the trailhead. If you don't have a car, you may take a bus from Stavanger to the start of the Kjeragbolten trek (from roughly mid-June through the end of September). It takes 12 hours to travel round trip.

The hike should only be attempted during the summer months, from June 1 to September 30. During the winter, the road is closed owing to snow, making the hike risky. Snow may blanket the roads and trails until the end of May. The Kjeragbolten walk is 12 kilometers long and climbs 570 meters. Allow 6 to 8 hours to complete the round-trip trek. It is feasible to beat the 6-hour time estimate if you are a quick hiker.

Location: Norway

Difficulty level: high
Duration of the trip: 6 hours