Long walks
In Strand there is an Eldorado of hiking opportunities, both long and short trips, with a magnificent view from the various peaks.
The Lysefjord
The Lysefjord was shaped during the ice age over 10 000 years ago. The Lysefjord who starts in Høgsfjord goes 42 kilometres into the country; and the fjord is at the deepest point 422 metres deep. But the Lysefjord is much more than just a fjord. Along the fjord we find spectacular mountains, birch hillsides, great animals on land and in the water, and small farm communities. There are many attractions along the 40 km long fjord.
If you like to take a trip to the Lysefjord there is a touristboat that goes all summer. The ferrytrip is filled with experiences like Pulpit Rock, the ”hobo cave”, waterfalls, animals,
the Flørli-stairs, Kjerag and great Norwegian nature. There is guiding onboard the boat and an open kiosk where you can buy food, drinks and souvenirs.
You should order in advance. Call (+47) 51 86 87 88 or use the Internet: www.vfc.no or send an E-mail to: booking@stavangerske.no or booking@vfc.no. You can find a schedule for the ferry in the ryfylkeguide (ask in the reception).
Nedenfor står det litt om de attraksjonene som kan oppleves i Lysefjorden:
The Pulpit Rock
The Pulpit Rock is probably the most famous touristattraction in Rogaland. The mountain plateau lies on the north side of the Lysefjord in Forsand municipal. The plateau goes 604 metres above sea level. Around 80.000 persons visit Pulpit rock during the four summermonths. There is a fantastic view over the Lysefjord and the uplands around the plateau.
Normal walking time both ways from the parking place on a track is 3-4 hours (not suitable for wheelchair users). The trip from the pulpit cabin is about 6 kilometres and has a difference of height on 330 metres. It is recommended to use good footwear. In the summerseason there is service at the pulpit rock cabin, where the track starts.
How to come to the Pulpit Rock:
From Lilland Hotel you turn left on road 13. Turn left inn the first traffic circle. Follow this road about 20 kilometres, through Jørpeland, until you come to a sign on your left hand that shows a turn-off to the pulpit rock cabin. When you turn off from road 13 you just follow this road up the mountain until you come to the cabin where you start the walking tour.
In the summer months there are bus connection all the way from the ferry quay at Tau to the pulpit rock cabin. The other months there are just bus connection from the quay to Jørpeland.
Kjerag
With 1084 metres raises Kjerag highest of all the mountains in the Lysefjord. The mountain mass has for a long time been most admiring from the fjord, but the latest years it has been more and more popular to walk up to the Kjeragplateau. On the left side of the plateau sits a big rock stuck between a cleft in the mountain, 1000 metres over the fjord. Most people are pleased by enjoying the view over the Lysefjord from the plateau, but for some hikers is the climax to walk out on the rock and be perpetuated on a photo. Kjerag has also been a popular place for mountaineers and base jumpers.
The walking tour starts from the parking area at Øygardstøl, a restaurant 640 metres over the Lysefjord. The demanding course goes up and down several times and has a difference of height on 570 metres. Both ways the trip are 10 kilometres long, it takes 5-6 hours to walk.
Remember good footwear, warm clothes and food.
It is a hard trip.
Kjerag is also impressing to see from the fjord, from a boat or a sightseeing boat.
Flørli
Flørli is today an industry rural district who everyone has moved from. Many people are now working with creating new life at the place, based on experiences attached to nature and culture. Flørli is a place to be active, but it is also a place where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Are you tired of stairs this is not the place for you. Do you on the other hand take a challenge you can not find any other places in Europe, you have come to the right place. The stair has 4444 steps. The stair goes right to the top. It does not go zigzag when it become to steep. There is over 50 degrees angle at the most steepest place. It feels like going straight up
If you take the challenge and goes to the top of Flørli you have several chooses. You can continue to Lagavatn or Blåfjellenden tourist cabins. You can also go further along the fjord to Kjerag. To the west you will end up in Vinddalen inside Øvre-Espedalen at Forsand. Or you can take a round trip and come back to Flørli. It is also possible with a smaller round trip, then you haft to go up 700 steps and then over to the tourist cabin who lies at the top of the settlement.
In the older days people went to the top of the stairs when they had an important errand. Today it is the tourist that dominates.
Lysebotn
Lysebotn in the end of the Lysefjord is most well-known for the 27 curves that sling upward the rock wall. Besides a fantastic and wild nature, with big contrasts, the place is known for power production. In the latest year Lysebotnen has lost a school, a kindergarten, a shop etc. The rural district was leaved because of the automatization of the power station.
Lysebotnen is a place for you who want to stop up and maybe stay overnight before the trip goes further. The little place has among others a caravan park where you can spend the night.
Lilland Hotell as, Bergtunveien 10,
NO-4120 Tau, Norway.
Telephone:
(+47) 51 74 74 34.
Fax:
(+47) 51 74 15 10.
E-Mail booking: booking@lilland.no
E-mail to the management: pk@lillandhotell.no
