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The hike is of moderate difficulty. It is about 8 km (5 miles) round trip with some steep sections. A good fitness level is required and some experience is preferred so we can have an even pace throughout the hike.
The entire tour lasts around 7-8 hours, including transportation and the hike itself. We will spend approximately 5-6 hours on the trail, including breaks.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, we highly recommend having rain clothes as the weather is unstable in the region. Bring water(1-2 liters), food, snacks and a small backpack to gather your things. If you need to borrow any gear or clothing, please contact us!
The trail is well-maintained and offers good hiking conditions. we require a decent level of stamina for our group tours to ensure a smooth experience for everyone participating. If you prefer a more tailored experience in your own pace, we also offer private tours where there is no-one else to take into consideration.
We welcome children, but we prefer a minimum age of 6 years for children joining our group tours. If your child is younger, consider their capabilities and contact us beforehand. Alternatively feel free to book a private tour, this ensures an stress-free experience, without having to worry about the pace of other participants. It is a great experience for children and we highly recommend influencing your child with outdoor activities like this as early as possible in life.
Our groups are limited to 8 people per guide to ensure safety and a great experience. In very special cases we may slightly increase the group size per guide.
Our tours starts from Stavanger. When booking, you can choose your preferred pickup location. If your accommodation is not listed, please contact us and we will find a solution for you! The tour start time is specified in your booking confirmation, but it is usually between 07:00 am and 10:00 am.
Unless conditions become unsafe, we go through with the tours. If we observe any lightning or hear thunder on the trail, we will turn back to ensure your safety. The region has unstable weather, and rain might occur randomly. The trail is still perfectly safe even in the rain, but for your comfort and stability we always recommend wearing hiking boots for the best grip possible.
Our experienced guides carry first aid kits, are competent drivers with commercial driving licenses and will monitor weather conditions beforehand. If there is any concerns about your safety before or on the tour, you will be informed. Additionally, our company vans are modernly equipped 2022 models.
We have guides speaking Czech, Danish, English, French, German, Norwegian and Spanish. Default language for our tours is English, as we usually have mixed nationalities. If you have a special request regarding the language spoken, please get in touch with us beforehand.
If you are arriving with a cruise ship, we will meet you at the parking lot right by the cruise gate. If you haven’t specified the docking location in your booking, please inform us beforehand.
For group tours, we require at least 8 hours of docking time to ensure a relaxed experience for all our guests. If you have less than 8 hours, a private tour is a better option, as we can adjust the tour duration to fit your schedule. With a private tour we can accommodate down to 6 hours docking time if you are an experienced hiker.
If you’re unsure about the timing, please contact us.