Explorethe Edge of Norway

Mountain hikes and walks

Enjoy beautiful views and a magical forest walk in Hestnes, five minutes away from Egersund centre.

Architecture and heritage

Perhaps you have driven past these, or seen a picture of these two little houses under Helleren in Jøssingfjord. If you drive along the North Sea Route, you can see them from the RV44 somewhere between Egersund and Flekkefjord. 

Mountain hikes and walks

Access: follow road FV502 from Egersund to Eigerøy. Then follow the signs leading to Ytstebrød.

Cycling

Cycling along the Nordsjøvegen from Egersund to Hellvik is a wonderful trip, which spans 12 kilometres on a well-prepared hiking/gravel road.

Mountain hikes and walks

Bandåsen is with its 513 m the highest mountain peak in the islands of Ryfylke. From Tjeltveit, the hike goes along the old road (sjoarveien) to Helgeland.

Mountain hikes and walks

For a great view, Lifjell is one of the best viewing points of northern Jæren. From the top, you can enjoy magnificent views of Stavanger, the Gandsfjord, the North Sea and Ryfylke.

Mountain hikes and walks

For a great view, Lifjell is one of the best viewing points of northern Jæren. From the top, you can enjoy magnificent views of Stavanger, the Gandsfjord, the North Sea and Ryfylke. Going up from Hommersåk gives you an amazing view of Riska and Strandalandet.

Mountain hikes and walks

A great hike for those who like panoramic views. From Vårlivarden there is a wide view in all directions. The view is impressive and gives a great view of Ryfylke and the Stavanger Peninsula.

Cycling

Sandnes is wonderful for bike tours! A green route means that a large part of the route goes on a car-free road on a pedestrian or bicycle path in green surroundings.

Architecture and heritage

Åsenhuset is the oldest house in Bjerkreim, and an important site of cultural heritage in Bjerkreim municipality. 

Mountain hikes and walks

Conquer the Lysefjord: Explore Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Flørli and Kjerag in this epic, all-inclusive, multi-day adventure.

Mountain hikes and walks

Experience the history of the Jæren coast along the "Kongevegen" - thousand-year-old trails, including Holvegen and Kongevegen from the 17th century.