Hike to Torsteinen, Lærdal

Hike to Torssteinen in Lærdal

The hike starts from the car park in Ofta, close to Lærdal Hospital.

You follow the right side of the stream (crossing a bridge from the left side in front of the houses) up Oftedalen. Eventually you turn right towards Liastølen. You then continue uphill along the stream, before turning to the right and out again towards Lærdal. When you start to get a view of Lærdal, you follow the mountain side upwards to the left again until you reach the rock.

From the Torstein Rock you will have a panoramic view of the Lærdalsfjord and the mighty mountains in the Sognefjord area.

PS: The trip is registered in the GPS in the wrong direction (from top to bottom). Used approx. 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down.

See film from Torsteinen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wdBTzXSNKI

Tour facts:

Parking: Parking above Lærdal Hospital

Distance: 5,5 km

Time: Approx. 3 hours up

Difficulty: Challanging hike - Red man

Season: May - September

Toilet: Please note that there are no public toilets on the tour to Torssteinen.

Water: Fill your bottle with water before the tour as there may be limited access to water on the tour.

Leads are mandatory between April 1 and November 1. Your dog must not run loose.

Planning your hike

Before embarking on any hike, it’s essential to check current trail conditions, weather forecasts, and ensure you have the necessary equipment, especially for challenging hikes. The overview maps and information about the trip in this brochure is only for inspiration. Do not use this map for the hike. Buy a proper map or contact a guiding company in the Sognefjord.

We're delighted to have you visiting - thanks for showing respect and care during your stay.

1. Use marked toilets and trash bins

2. Stick to marked trails and roads

3. Don't feed the animals

4. Respect private property

5. Keep left on roads and use sidewalk to give way to local farmes

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