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Best walking routes in Stavanger

14 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.0 scoreHills 1/104.4 kmBest Jun–Aug
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#1
Viewpoint

One Hour in Stavanger: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops2.4 km1 h 10 min

2.4 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops6stops+32 mgain
3.8 sights7.9 efficiency0.5 hills8.2 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 4 h 20 min insides+32 m climb along route
  1. Valbergtårnet
  2. Norwegian Petroleum Museum
  3. St. Petri Church
  4. Stavanger Cathedral
  5. Stavanger Maritime Museum
  6. Museum of Archaeology, University of Stavanger
1–33 m

Photo: ViewpointJarvinCC BY-SA 3.0

5.2/10
#2
Viewpoint

Stavanger Museum Walk

Museums

8 stops2.9 km1 h 20 min

2.9 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops8stops+26 mgain
2.9 sights7.6 efficiency0.4 hills8.3 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 6 h 40 min insides+26 m climb along route
  1. Stavanger museum
  2. Museum of Archaeology, University of Stavanger
  3. Museum Stavanger
  4. Norwegian Canning Museum
  5. Stavanger Maritime Museum
  6. Valbergtårnet
  7. Childrens Museum
  8. Norwegian Petroleum Museum
1–37 m

Photo: ViewpointCarlos DelgadoCC BY-SA 3.0

4.6/10
#3
Viewpoint

Eiganes og Våland, Stavanger: Walking Route

DistrictEiganes og Våland

11 stops3.1 km1 h 55 min

3.1 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops11stops+41 mgain
2.5 sights7.4 efficiency0.7 hills8.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+41 m climb along route
  1. Stavanger Konserthus
  2. Stavanger Maritime Museum
  3. Stavanger Cathedral
  4. Bispekapellet
  5. Byparken
  6. Kongsgård
  7. Kiellandshagen
  8. Museum Stavanger
  9. St Svithun's Church
  10. Rogaland Teater
  11. Museum of Archaeology, University of Stavanger
2–33 m

Photo: ViewpointJarvinCC BY-SA 3.0

4.5/10
#4
Viewpoint

Stavanger in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

20 stops8.1 km3 h 55 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 15 min.

Inside: Valbergtårnet (~1 h) + Stavanger Cathedral (~20 min). Estimates only.

8.1 kmdistance3 h 55 minwith stops20stops~5 h 15 minfull day+81 mgain
2.4 sights6.5 efficiency1.3 hills8.1 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 50 min+ up to 7 h 40 min insides+81 m climb along route
  1. Stavanger City Bridge
  2. St. Johannes Church
  3. Frue Church
  4. St. Petri Church
  5. Norwegian Petroleum Museum
  6. Childrens Museum
  7. Valbergtårnet (inside ~1 h)
  8. MS Sandnes
  9. Torget
  10. Stavanger Cathedral (inside ~20 min)
  11. Bispekapellet
  12. Byparken
  13. Kongsgård
  14. St Svithun's Church
  15. Rogaland Teater
  16. Stavanger museum
  17. Museum of Archaeology, University of Stavanger
  18. Museum Stavanger
  19. Stavanger Maritime Museum
  20. Stavanger Konserthus
1–33 m

Photo: ViewpointPascal RottmannCC BY-SA 4.0

4.2/10
#5
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Stavanger

Walking tour

11 stops6.7 km2 h 30 min

6.7 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops11stops+54 mgain
2.8 sights6.4 efficiency0.9 hills5.1 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 5 h 20 min insides+54 m climb along route
  1. Stavanger City Bridge
  2. Frue Church
  3. St. Petri Church
  4. Norwegian Petroleum Museum
  5. Valbergtårnet
  6. Torget
  7. Rogaland Teater
  8. Museum of Archaeology, University of Stavanger
  9. Museum Stavanger
  10. Stavanger Maritime Museum
  11. Stavanger Konserthus
2–33 m

Photo: ViewpointJarvin)CC BY-SA 3.0

3.9/10
#6
Viewpoint

Stavanger Loop Walk from Bispekapellet

Loop

17 stops5.7 km3 h 5 min

5.7 kmdistance3 h 5 minwith stops17stops+38 mgain
1.8 sights7.5 efficiency0.6 hills7.4 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 4 h 40 min insides+38 m climb along route
  1. Bispekapellet
  2. Byparken
  3. Frue Church
  4. Storhaug
  5. St. Johannes Church
  6. Tou Scene
  7. St. Petri Church
  8. Norwegian Petroleum Museum
  9. Fargegaten
  10. Childrens Museum
  11. Valbergtårnet
  12. MS Sandnes
  13. MS Rogaland
  14. Stavanger Maritime Museum
  15. Torget
  16. Kiellandshagen
  17. Kongsgård
0–30 m

Photo: ViewpointJarvinCC BY-SA 3.0 no

3.9/10
#7
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Stavanger: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops3.3 km2 h 5 min

3.3 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops11stops+37 mgain
1.3 sights7.1 efficiency0.6 hills9.5 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 1 h insides+37 m climb along route
  1. Fargegaten
  2. MS Rogaland
  3. Torget
  4. Bispekapellet
  5. Byparken
  6. Kongsgård
  7. Kiellandshagen
  8. St Svithun's Church
  9. Rogaland Teater
  10. Frue Church
  11. St. Johannes Church
1–33 m

Photo: ViewpointArne KvitrudCC BY-SA 3.0

3.9/10
#8
Viewpoint

Parks of Stavanger in 2 Hours

Parks

5 stops4.6 km1 h 55 min

4.6 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
2.0 sights7.4 efficiency0.0 hills6.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 20 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Stavanger Cathedral
  2. Swim at Lervig's Park
  3. Hiking trail from Rosenli Beach to Godalen Beach
  4. Swim at Rosenli Beach
  5. Swim at Godalen Beach
1–17 m

Photo: ViewpointMathieu Marquer from Paris, FRANCECC BY-SA 2.0

3.9/10
#9
Viewpoint

Churches & Cathedrals of Stavanger Walk

Churches

6 stops2.2 km1 h 25 min

2.2 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops6stops+25 mgain
2.2 sights7.1 efficiency0.4 hills6.2 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+25 m climb along route
  1. St Svithun's Church
  2. Bispekapellet
  3. Stavanger Cathedral
  4. St. Petri Church
  5. Frue Church
  6. St. Johannes Church
4–31 m

Photo: ViewpointJarvinCC BY 3.0

3.8/10
#10
Viewpoint

Stavanger Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

8 stops4.2 km2 h

4.2 kmdistance2 hwith stops8stops+25 mgain
2.1 sights5.6 efficiency0.4 hills8.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+25 m climb along route
  1. St Svithun's Church
  2. Torget
  3. Bispekapellet
  4. Stavanger Cathedral
  5. St. Petri Church
  6. Frue Church
  7. St. Johannes Church
  8. Stavanger City Bridge
3–31 m

Photo: ViewpointGraeme Maclean from Glasgow, UKCC BY 2.0

3.7/10
#11
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Stavanger in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops2.5 km1 h 40 min

2.5 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops8stops+30 mgain
1.5 sights7.2 efficiency0.5 hills7.1 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 1 h insides+30 m climb along route
  1. Rogaland Teater
  2. St Svithun's Church
  3. Torget
  4. Kiellandshagen
  5. Kongsgård
  6. Byparken
  7. Frue Church
  8. St. Johannes Church
4–31 m

Photo: ViewpointJarvinCC BY-SA 3.0

3.6/10
#12
Viewpoint

Easy Flat Walk in Stavanger (Kids & Stroller Friendly)

Easy walk

7 stops4.2 km1 h 55 min

4.2 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops7stops+0 mgain
1.1 sights6.8 efficiency0.0 hills8.1 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 20 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Storhaug
  2. St. Johannes Church
  3. Tou Scene
  4. Swim at Lervig's Park
  5. Hiking trail from Rosenli Beach to Godalen Beach
  6. Swim at Rosenli Beach
  7. Swim at Godalen Beach
1–28 m

Photo: ViewpointThis photo can be used freely under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 3.0 license. For other uses, please contact the photographer to negotiate a fee.Public domain

3.5/10
#13
Viewpoint

Stavanger Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

11 stops7.2 km2 h 40 min

7.2 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+122 mgain
3.0 sights6.5 efficiency2.0 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 35 min+ up to 5 h 20 min insides+122 m climb along route
  1. Stavanger City Bridge
  2. St. Petri Church
  3. Norwegian Petroleum Museum
  4. Valbergtårnet
  5. Childrens Museum
  6. Stavanger Cathedral
  7. Torget
  8. Stavanger Maritime Museum
  9. Stavanger Konserthus
  10. Museum Stavanger
  11. Vålandspibå
2–79 m

Photo: ViewpointJarvin Jarle VinesCC BY-SA 3.0

3.4/10
#14
Viewpoint

Stavanger Parks Walk

Parks

6 stops4.7 km2 h 5 min

4.7 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops6stops+11 mgain
1.1 sights7.5 efficiency0.2 hills6.6 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+11 m climb along route
  1. Kiellandshagen
  2. Byparken
  3. Swim at Lervig's Park
  4. Hiking trail from Rosenli Beach to Godalen Beach
  5. Swim at Rosenli Beach
  6. Swim at Godalen Beach
1–17 m

Photo: ViewpointHannchen Jacobsen or Rachel Johnsen, photographers in Stavanger 1904–1908Public domain

3.4/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Stavanger walking stats

From the 14 rated routes135 stops total31 unique places.

Most climbStavanger Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots+122 m along route
Most stops / kmEiganes og Våland, Stavanger: Walking Route3.6 stops per km
Least climbEasy Flat Walk in Stavanger (Kids & Stroller Friendly)+0 m along route
Most stairsStavanger in One Day: Walking Itinerary~68 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest8.1 km2.2 kmStavanger in One Day: Walking Itinerary / Churches & Cathedrals of Stavanger Walk
Places on routes31unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Stavanger FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Stavanger: A Short Walk (2.4 km, 1 h 10 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Stavanger?
Jun–Aug are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Churches & Cathedrals of Stavanger Walk2.2 km, walking 30 min.
One hour in Stavanger?
One Hour in Stavanger: A Short Walk: walking 30 min, with stops 1 h 10 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Stavanger in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 20 stops, ~3 h 55 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 15 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.