Seven great trips from the Lysefjord tourist cabin
The Lysefjord is a fantastic place with lots of hiking opportunities for everyone! Below you will find some of the recommended trips. Details can be found on ut.no. Every year we also arrange several joint trips, both in the area by the Lysefjord and elsewhere in the area.
Hjøringsletta/Moen
Starting from the end of the paved road at the innermost part of Lysebotn, follow the T-marked trail until you reach a distinctive suspension bridge. Cross the river here and walk back along the large gravel plain (Moen).
Around Osen
This gentle route starts at the quay. Walk along the beach, around the river estuary, and continue upstream. This area is ideal for picnics and swimming.
To complete the loop, you can cross the stiles at the campsite and return via the road. Alternatively, continue up the path toward the road leading to the Tjodan power plant, cross the river, and head out toward the waterfall.
Take our "Leave No Trace" Mini-Course
Outdoor life is more popular than ever, and more of us are heading out to experience nature, whether on day trips or overnight stays in tents and hammocks. But do you really know the "rules of the woods"? What exactly does the Right of Public Access entail? Are you allowed to swim from private piers?
Take our digital mini-course and become a responsible hiker in just a few minutes!
Kaldahåla, Kongesteinen and Tangakjelen waterfalls
The marked trail begins from the road by the innermost farms in Lyse. After about 10–15 minutes, you will reach the Kaldahåla cave. The trail continues past Kongesteinen (The King's Stone), a boulder local legend claims was a resting place for a Viking chieftain traveling east.
Nearby, a large gorge features a giant pothole known as Tangakjelen. The waterfall here is particularly impressive after rainfall.
Middagskjerringa
This marked trail begins by the mountain road between Lysebotn and Sirdal. The path leads through a slightly undulating landscape before opening up to views down toward the Middagsjuvet gorge and Lyse, located 700 meters below.
The names Middagsjuvet and Middagskjerringa come from a 30-meter-high stone pillar in the middle of the gorge; when the sun stood directly over the pillar, it signaled noon (midday) for the local farms.
The Right to Roam
The Right to Roam (allemannsretten) allows us to travel and harvest in the countryside freely. However, this right comes with the duty to consider nature, landowners, and other hikers. By setting a good example and cleaning up after ourselves, we ensure that future generations can enjoy the same experiences we do today.
The marked trail starts by the road midway between Lyse and Tangen. Follow the path toward Grautheller for the first section, which runs along the historic Skinnveien, an old trade route between Lyse and Valle in Setesdal.
The trail then turns south toward the summit of Jenafjell, which sits at 830 meters above sea level.
Flørli and the Førli stairs
Visit the roadless hamlet of Flørli, located further down the fjord. You can use Lysebotn as a base camp and take a day-trip ferry to Flørli, or choose to spend the night at Flørli tourist cabin.
A shorter loop trail takes you around the village and offers the chance to walk the first 700 steps of the wooden staircase along the historical pipeline. Those looking for a more demanding hike can follow all 4,444 steps up to Lake Ternevatnet.
With a vertical drop of 1,000 meters straight down into the Lysefjord, Kjerag is globally recognized among hikers, mountaineers, and BASE jumpers. The mountain terrain is rugged and demanding, but the plateau rewards hikers with expansive views of the fjord and access to the famous Kjeragbolten boulder.
