Flørli 4,444 Steps Guided Hike World's Longest Staircase

The stairs were built by hand in the 1800s by workers carrying 80-kilogram loads on their backs.

Flørli is a full-day guided hike from Stavanger that climbs the world's longest wooden staircase: 4,444 steps ascending a mountainside above the Lysefjord. The route ascends the historic stairs, then descends via a marked trail that passes the Ternevatnet dam, both remnants of the Rallarer workers who built the infrastructure in the 1800s. Hotel pickup, a local guide in English or Norwegian, dinner, and all transport are included.

The experience

The climb is long and strenuous, but the stairs are broken into sections with natural stopping points where you can catch your breath and look out over the Lysefjord below. The ascent takes you through the same landscape only once. The descent follows a different hundred-year-old marked trail that the Rallarer themselves used. That return path passes the dam at Ternevatnet, a structure that stands as a record of their engineering work alongside the hydroelectric power station at the base of the stairs.

A local guide leads the hike, and the full day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Stavanger, transport by air-conditioned minivan, and dinner at the end. The tour operates in all weather, so come dressed for hiking conditions. The day runs 13 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Stavanger.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• a local guide in English or Norwegian.
• all activities and entry.
• and dinner at the end of the hike.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 3 May 2027

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (8 to 14 years) · Infant (2 to 7 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Norwegian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lysefjorden Adventure

Is this one for you?The climb demands a moderate level of physical fitness and takes a full 13 hours from pickup to drop-off, so it suits travelers who are prepared for a long, strenuous day in the mountains. The two-part route (up the stairs and down the marked trail) means you experience different scenery on the way back, which breaks up the physical effort across the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Norwegian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 14 years); Infant (2 to 7 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many steps are there on the Flørli staircase?

Flørli has 4,444 wooden steps, making it the world's longest wooden staircase. The climb is long and strenuous, with lookout points built in where you can rest and take in views of the Lysefjord.

What is included in the full-day hike from Stavanger?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned minivan, a local guide, all activities, and dinner at the end of the hike. The guide speaks English or Norwegian.

What is the Ternevatnet dam and why does the hike pass it?

Ternevatnet is a dam on the return trail that stands as a reminder of the Rallarer workers who built the infrastructure in the 1800s. The descent follows the marked trail they used, so passing the dam connects you to the history of the people who constructed both the stairs and the hydroelectric power station.

What should I bring or wear for this hike?

Dress for hiking and bring appropriate gear for the weather, as the tour operates in all conditions. The hike includes multiple rest stops with views, so you will have chances to recover during the climb.