From Stavanger: Flørli 4444 World's Longest Wooden Staircase
- Climb the world's longest wooden staircase: a total of 4,444 stairs from the bottom to the top
- Pick-up from anywhere in Stavanger. Enjoy a scenic ferry crossing and mountain drive underway
- Pick-up/drop-off, knowledgeable guide and instructor, return transfer and guided hike included
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Overview
The trip comprises two main parts: 4444 wooden stairs for the ascent and a marked trail for the descent. Some hiking experience is desirable, but not mandatory. However, we do advise that only visitors in good physical condition undertake this challenge.
What's included?
Pick-up/drop-off in central Stavanger
Return transfers by ferry and car
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
Hike up the Flørli 4444 stairs
Descent down following the Rallar trail
Please pack food and drinks
Dress according to the weather
What to expect?
Some hiking experience is desirable. We pick you up at 5:00AM from your accommodation in Stavanger. Be ready 5 minutes before estimated pick up time in front of your main entrance. Make a note of your address when you book or let us know afterwards.
Hikers should be prepared with clothes and shoes suitable for the weather conditions. Hiking boots are strongly encouraged, or trail running shoes, at the very least. Other suggestions include warm, windproof and waterproof clothing.
Please be advised that we will not have the opportunity to refill your water containers for most of the trip, so make sure that you have enough water with you to keep hydrated. Lunch will not be provided, but we suggest that you bring your own lunch.
Last but not least, each hiker is responsible for carrying his/her own gear, so a suitable backpack is recommended.
Good to know about the hike
Distance: 4.8 kms each way
Duration: 13 hours
Level: Moderate to difficult
Lowest point: 0 m (0 ft.) above sea level
Highest point: 741 m (2,431 ft.) above sea level
Trail start / finish: out-and-back from Eagle’s Nest
Season: May to October
Schedule
Pick-up at 7.15AM. Be ready 5minutes before pick up in front of main entrance. We then drive for an hour to the boat terminal in Lauvvik, from where we take the ferry to Flørli. The boat trip is in itself a great 45 minute long experience that provides the opportunity to see Pulpit Rock from below, while cruising on the Lysefjord waters.
The Flørli Hydroelectric Power Station is our starting point for the hike. At the top of the stairs we will allow ourselves time to enjoy the view, and will most likely take some pictures. Meanwhile, we can enjoy our packed lunch, beverages and some snacks.
On our descent, we follow the 100 year old track that the “Rallar” used when they built the dam at Ternevatnet. Once back in Flørli, we plan to spend the time before the ferry’s arrival looking around the village, visiting the power station museum and possibly the cafe.
We expect to arrive in Stavanger around 5:30PM.
Good to know
Pick-up from anywhere in Stavanger. Make a note during booking, or inform us afterwards