Already pondering a future date to hike Besseggen, Norway — I found an even better destination.
Two of the best day hikes in Norway (some would say in the world) are located a couple of hours out of town on the beautiful Lysefjorden. Not too far from Stavanger …
Prekestolen (aka the Pulpit Rock) is a massive rock overhanging the fjord. It’s a 3-4 hour round trip hike with fabulous views.
more breathtaking Pulpit Rock photos – flickr
About 90,000 made the 6km scramble up to Preikestolen in summer of 2006.
Less crowded is nearby, similarly spectacular Kjerag:
Kjeragbolten is a rock wedged in the cliff 604 meters above the fjord. It’s a more strenuous 4-5 hour hike out and a longer drive, but a spectacular look down from the rock. The free fall makes Kjerag (or Kiragg) a very popular location for BASE jumping.
Stavanger tourism – Wikipedia
original – Wikipedia
more Kjerag photos – flickr
Where is this wondrous fjord?
Close to the SE tip of Norway:
The jumping off point for hikers is the town of Stavanger.
There must be more best hikes in Norway. It’s spectacular country.
besthike.com 
