Kjeragbolten
Kjeragbolten is a boulder wedged in a crevice 1,000 metres above Lysefjord, famous for the photo of people standing on it with nothing but a sheer drop behind them - it's one of Norway's most recognizable, and riskiest-looking, tourist images. Reaching it requires a demanding hike of around 5-6 hours round trip, involving steep sections with fixed chains for assistance, considerably tougher than the walk to Preikestolen.
Standing on the boulder itself is entirely optional - many hikers make the trek just for the Kjerag plateau's views and skip stepping onto the rock - but it's the reason most people undertake this specific hike rather than an easier fjord viewpoint.
Kjeragbolten FAQs
No, it's entirely optional - many hikers do the trek for the Kjerag plateau views and skip stepping onto the boulder.
Considerably harder than Preikestolen - around 5-6 hours round trip with steep sections assisted by fixed chains, requiring good fitness and sure footing.
About 2-2.5 hours by car to the trailhead; no public transport goes directly there, so a car or tour/bus is necessary.
The hike involves real exposure and has resulted in fatalities over the years, mostly from people going off-trail or in poor conditions - staying on the marked route and checking weather is essential.
Realistically only snow-free months, roughly June to September - the exposed rock sections are hazardous when wet, icy, or snow-covered.
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