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Family-Friendly Hikes near Stavanger

We track 33 routes that match this search near Stavanger. They average 3.8 km and 85 m (279 ft) of ascent.

That is 46 percent of the 71 routes we map near Stavanger. They are shorter than the local average, 3.8 km against 8.2 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 85 m (279 ft) against 180 m (591 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Bjørnalia

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
71 m
Typical duration
47 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bursfjell

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
82 m
Typical duration
54 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Dyranuten

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
77 m
Typical duration
51 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Fannafjellet

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
5.3 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
116 m
Typical duration
1 hr 17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Hatten

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
87 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Jødestadfjellet

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
120 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Krossfjellet

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
5.8 km
/ 3.6 mi
Elevation gain
128 m
Typical duration
1 hr 24 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kyrkjefjellet

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
5.7 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
124 m
Typical duration
1 hr 22 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Lanes

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
3.9 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
85 m
Typical duration
56 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Låglia

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
77 m
Typical duration
51 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Mattirudla

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
28 m
Typical duration
18 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Pilå

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
34 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Preikestolen Basecamp

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
5.9 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
130 m
Typical duration
1 hr 25 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ramnafjellet

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
135 m
Typical duration
1 hr 29 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ramnstoknuten

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
115 m
Typical duration
1 hr 16 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Reinaknuten

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
110 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sikvalandskula

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
2.3 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
51 m
Typical duration
34 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Skrussfjell

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
121 m
Typical duration
1 hr 20 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Skålshammeren

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
75 m
Typical duration
49 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sulken

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
44 m
Typical duration
29 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sørbø - Bratthetland

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
35 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sørbø - Grindavatnet

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
34 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Trollakyrkja

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
91 m
Typical duration
1 hr
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Vårlivarden

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Åslandsnuten

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
79 m
Typical duration
52 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Øykjafjellet

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
94 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nodhagen-Vårlivarden

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
70 m
Typical duration
46 min
Easy

Revsvatnet

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
114 m
Typical duration
1 hr 15 min
Easy

LyefjellTilSletteig

Rogaland · Norway

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
23 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
BjørnaliaRogaland3.2 km71 m47 minEasyJune to October
BursfjellRogaland3.7 km82 m54 minEasyJune to October
Dirdal - FrøylandsstølaneRogaland1.7 km38 m25 minEasyJune to October
DyranutenRogaland3.5 km77 m51 minEasyJune to October
FannafjelletRogaland5.3 km116 m1 hr 17 minEasyJune to October
HattenRogaland4.0 km87 m57 minEasyJune to October
JødestadfjelletRogaland5.5 km120 m1 hr 19 minEasyJune to October
KrossfjelletRogaland5.8 km128 m1 hr 24 minEasyJune to October
KyrkjefjelletRogaland5.7 km124 m1 hr 22 minEasyJune to October
LanesRogaland3.9 km85 m56 minEasyJune to October

If you only have time for one, start with Låglia, Sikvalandskula, Kyrkjefjellet. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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