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Secured Via Ferrata Trail – View of Lysefjord loop from Kjerag Cafe & Restaurant

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Rogaland

Forsand

Secured Via Ferrata Trail – View of Lysefjord loop from Kjerag Cafe & Restaurant

Hard

4.2

(11)

133

hikers

Secured Via Ferrata Trail – View of Lysefjord loop from Kjerag Cafe & Restaurant

02:44

4.69km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 172 m for 2.11 km

After 2.54 km for 2.11 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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90 m

Øygardstøl (Adlernest) Viewpoint

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Parking for the start of the tour. The parking lot people can also give good advice on the weather!

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299 m

Steep Ascent with Steel Chain

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Very steep accent to the plateau above the fjord

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363 m

Secured Via Ferrata Trail

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Don't forget a hat and gloves, especially for children

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1.11 km

Lake View in Frafjordheiane Landscape Protection Area

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Short passage to prepare for the next stage.

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1.26 km

Source of the Waterfall in Frafjordheiane Landscape Conservation Area

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Ever wondering where the waterfalls come from? On the mountains after rain the lakes and small rivers are floating down.. here you see the beginning of a waterfall, you don't …

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1.27 km

Beautiful river crossing en route to Kjerag

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After a short uphill from Øygardstøl, the route to Kjerag descends to this beautiful river crossing. After this, there's more ascent before a glorious run across a superb moonscape.

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1.97 km

Kjerag Emergency Shelter

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Emergency hut on the way to Kjeragbolten.

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2.35 km

View of Lysefjord

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A little to the right of the path, a path leads to the slope where there is a great view down to Lysebotn and the fjord.

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4.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

305 m

178 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Thursday 23 July

13°C

8°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

June 22, 2023,🇳🇴 - Lysefjord Viewpoint - Kjerag

In an incredible environment we dared this tour. Steep climbs and sometimes slippery rocks (ouch) demanded a lot from us, but we were rewarded with unbelievable impressions. Unfortunately, my height limitation forced us to reverse early. But really recommendable, maybe I can do it again 😉.

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June 27, 2024,NO 🇧🇻 Kjeragbolten

Unfortunately, we had to cancel the tour because of the very stormy weather and the forecast for rain. The path is well secured with chains that you can use to pull yourself up the smooth rocky outcrops. However, it is very strenuous to walk and the level of fitness should not be underestimated. The normal walking time for this route, …

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Secured Via Ferrata Trail – View of Lysefjord loop from Kjerag Cafe & Restaurant

Øygardstøl (Adlernest) Viewpoint

Steep Ascent with Steel Chain

Secured Via Ferrata Trail

Lake View in Frafjordheiane Landscape Protection Area

Source of the Waterfall in Frafjordheiane Landscape Conservation Area

Beautiful river crossing en route to Kjerag

Kjerag Emergency Shelter

View of Lysefjord

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