Kjerag hike: season and what to plan
Kjerag is a mountain wall that drops to the Lysefjord, reached by the mountain road from Lysebotn. It is best known for the Kjeragbolten, a boulder wedged between two rock walls, covered on its own Kjeragbolten page. The Kjerag mountain hike starts at the trailhead car park and is a full-day outing from Stavanger.
Plan ahead: the Kjerag season is over for now, with the road and path expected to reopen on 1 May 2027. That is an expected date, not a guarantee, and the car park, access road and trail do not always open together. A guided tour runs only when the season is open, so check the date of any booking against that.
Our picks: guided tours to Kjerag
All three are guided day trips from Stavanger with transport. The tour that names the Kjeragbolten boulder is the one for you if the stone is on your list, and the private guide is for walking in a small group.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Privately guided Kjeragbolten hike
- Pick-up at hotel, port or airport
- Parking fee at the trailhead
- Norwegian hiking snack
A private guide stays with you the whole way, in a small group.
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Guided Kjerag day trip from Stavanger
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Scenic drive through a glacial trough
- Stop in a local village
A guided hike to Kjerag with the transport arranged and viewpoints over the Lysefjord.
Check availability →Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten
- Local guide
- Hotel and port pick-up
- Round-trip transfer
The tour names both Kjerag and the Kjeragbolten boulder and travels by private vehicle from Stavanger.
Check availability →Guided Kjerag hikes from Stavanger
Full-day hikes with transport and a guide, with live prices and availability.
Guided Kjerag hike from Stavanger
What guided tours include in 2026. They run only in the open season.
Group hike with hotel pick-up
One full-day tour of about 11 hours includes an experienced guide, a scenic drive through a large glacial valley, a short stop in a local village, the hike with viewpoints over the Lysefjord, and pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. Meals and drinks are not included, so bring your own.
Private guided hike
A private tour of about 12 hours has a Norwegian guide who stays with you throughout and drives a licensed vehicle. It includes the parking fee, pick-up from hotels, ports or Stavanger Airport, a small group and a typical Norwegian hiking snack.
Other full-day options
Two more guided Kjerag hikes of about 11 hours include a private transfer or a vehicle, hotel or port pick-up, parking fees and a licensed guide who speaks English and Norwegian.
For most visitors without a car, a guided day with hotel pick-up is the simplest way to reach the trailhead, since the road to Lysebotn is seasonal. The Pulpit Rock tours are shorter if you want a lighter day.
Kjerag trail, road and parking
How you get to the start.
Kjerag trail
The trail starts at the car park at Øygardstøl above Lysebotn. Check a current route description and the weather before you go. The Kjeragbolten is a landmark of the area, not a requirement of the hike, and nothing about the walk asks you to step onto it.
Bus to Kjerag
There is no regular bus to count on. A guided tour with transport, a hire car or the ferry to Lysebotn followed by the mountain road are the usual ways. The Lysevegen, the hairpin road up from Lysebotn, is seasonal and depends on weather, and an open ferry quay does not mean an open mountain road. See Lysebotn and getting there.
Parking at Kjerag
Parking costs NOK 300 for more than 2 hours (2026). Parking prices do not show whether the access road is open.
Plan the rest of your trip
More on the fjord around Kjerag.
Kjeragbolten
The boulder between two rock walls.
Lysebotn
Ferry, hairpin road and access.
Best time to visit
Weather and seasons at the fjord.
Other Norwegian fjords have their own guide at Norwegian Fjords.
Plan your Kjerag day
Four points to settle before you pick a date.
First, confirm the status of road and trail close to your departure. After the 2026 season they are expected to reopen on 1 May 2027, and that date is an expectation, not a promise. Second, look at the weather. Wind and rain change what a mountain day feels like, and a day with poor conditions is better moved than forced.
Third, decide how you get there: a guided trip from Stavanger, your own car with the parking fee in mind, or a night near Lysebotn so the day does not start in the dark. Fourth, sort out food and drink. The guided group trip includes no meals, so bring your own. Whichever option you choose, allow a full day, since the guided versions run 11 to 12 hours.
If Kjerag is not possible on your dates, Preikestolen is a separate hike with its own conditions. Start with the Preikestolen overview.
Kjerag: frequently asked questions
Can I hike Kjerag now?
The season is over for now, with the road and trail expected to reopen on 1 May 2027. Treat that as a plan and check before you travel.
How long is a guided Kjerag hike from Stavanger?
The full-day tours run about 11 to 12 hours including the drive.
How much is parking at Kjerag?
NOK 300 for more than 2 hours (2026). Guided tours may include the parking fee.
Do I have to go onto the Kjeragbolten?
No. The walk is a Kjerag hike with or without stepping onto the boulder.
Is there a bus to Kjerag?
Do not plan on a regular bus. Use a guided tour with transport, a car or the ferry to Lysebotn.
Are meals included on the tours?
Mostly not. Some include a hiking snack. Bring your own food and water.