Just finished a multi-day backpacking loop around Lysefjord, Norway — here is how it went (and some tips if you are planning it! )
If you love dramatic landscapes, vertical climbs, and fjords, this region is hard to beat.
The Route & Highlights
We decided to do a loop combining some of the most iconic spots with sections connected by local buses and ferries:
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock): We hiked up in the afternoon and pitched our tent right on the plateau above the famous rock. Watching the light change over the fjord as evening settled in (and after the day-trippers left) was totally worth it.
Flørli 4444: Oh boy, those 4,444 wooden stairs alongside the old pipeline are no joke on the legs! The view from the top looking back down toward the fjord is totally worth the burn.
Kjerag Region: Trekking through this area took 3 days. The landscape genuinely feels like another planet, but weather is definitely something not to be underestimated—it poured down with rain on the second and third days!
Lysebotn & Dørvig: Spent time around the inner parts of the fjord, soaking in the atmosphere.
Wild Camping & Logistics
Wild camping in Norway is incredible, but as we experienced around Kjerag, you need to take the weather seriously and have reliable gear when the rain sets in for days. Getting around via a mix of hiking trails, local buses, and ferries requires a bit of timetable coordination, but it makes the journey feel like a real adventure.