Explorethe Edge of Norway

Climbing, canyoning and zip wire

The Via Ferrata Gloppedalsura, introduced in 2023, provides an exciting climbing experience to explore Northern Europe's largest scree.

Retail

Our candle foundry and factory outlet is open every day and is next door to the cafe. in 1988 we started here with the production of candles produced in the old way. Here you will find a large selection of candles in many different colors and shapes.

Mountain hikes and walks

Drive over the bridge to Holmen in Bjerkreim. Follow the road toward left where the road divides. Parking on yard at the inner farm. Marked red sticks and painted red circles.

For those who are looking for a unique business- concert- or conference hall, the new Gloppehall is exactly the right thing. The Gloppehall is spread over 945 m² in the mountains. Owner and operator of the hall is Byrkjedalstunet, who has their office at the feet of Gloppedalsura. The driving time from Stavanger is approximately one hour.

Mountain hikes and walks

Frafjord Hat stands 815 majestic metres high. It towers 300 metres over the surrounding mountains and the view from the top is impressive, especially towards the south and west. You can see as far as North-Jæren, Stavanger and Bokn.

Mountain hikes and walks

Short yet challenging hike to Månafossen. The effort pays off for the breathtaking view of the waterfall plunging 92 metres through a narrow gorge.

Architecture and heritage

Terland Klopp is located in Gyadalen valley along road 42, approximately 15 km from Egersund, 3 km from Helleland. It is a 60-meter long stone slab bridge from the early 19th century with 21 water runs. It's said that Terland Klopp is the longest and best preserved bridge of its kind in Norway.

Mountain hikes and walks

Frafjord is a fjord around six kilometres long, stretching from Dirdal and in to the village of Frafjord. The fjord has steep sides, with the mountains on the north side of the fjord reaching up to 700 metres in height.

Mountain hikes and walks

Explore this almost hidden valley at the end of the lake Ørsdalsvatnet which was not connected by road until the 1970s. The valley is a great starting point for several spectacular tours.

On your own

Gloppedalsura is described as Northern Europe's largest scree. It consists of huge boulders of rocks that lie on top of an end moraine.