Ryfylkeheiane
Description
Ryfylkeheiane is the mountain plateau in the southwest of Norway, in the region of Stavanger. Of course, this area has not the familiar sound as is the case with Hardangervidda. But it is huge and varied! The area counts many self-service huts and unstaffed huts, and four staffed huts. If you walk north to the well known hut of Haukeliseter, you virtually enter Hardangervidda. East of this plateau lies the Setesdalheiane, with no clear natural border between the two regions.
This region is marked by its poor soils, its grey gneiss. In summer, a green carpet of grass and shrubs fills in the smooth grey rocks. Quite large mountains arise from this plateau, up till 1.600 m high. Therefore, this is a good area for long walks and when you don't want to follow the crowds.
There is one busy polular spot however, Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, a massive cliff 600 meters above Lysefjord, where you can sit in awe.
Map
Links
Facts
- Heiene areas - Ryfylkeheiene, Frafjordheiene, Setesdalsheiene and Austheiene Mountains Guide - A comprehensive guide to Heiene on the areas Ryfylkeheiene, Frafjordheiene, Setesdalsheiene and Austheiene Mountain Routes
Introduction to hiking in this southern mountain plateaus of Norway.
- Ryfylkeheiane - Areas - The Norwegian Trekking Association
This is the description of the area on the website of the DNT, including a map with all the huts.
Reports
- ::BreogFjellsport.no - Ryfylkeheiane (Norwegian)
Quite a list of hiking reports in this area, including maps and good pictures. Don't forget to click "Next" on the page's bottom, to view even more reports.
- Prekestolen 30.7.98 (Norwegian)
Short report of the hike to the popular and busy exposed rock above the Lysefjord.
- Tilltopps: Ryfylkeheiane 2005
Report of a hike in Ryfylkeheiane, with a map and pictures.
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
2021
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