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Stavanger

Vågen Stavanger harbour – Swords in Rock Monument loop from Paradis

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Norway

Rogaland

Stavanger

Vågen Stavanger harbour – Swords in Rock Monument loop from Paradis

Moderate

4.5

(11)

118

riders

Vågen Stavanger harbour – Swords in Rock Monument loop from Paradis

03:41

59.1km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.33 km for 87 m

After 8.79 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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776 m

Port of Stavanger

Highlight • Settlement

The harbor in Stavanger is definitely worth a visit. Here, you'll see not only small yachts, but also large ferries and cruise ships. There are also many places to stop for refreshments.

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3.37 km

2018.07.17 Stavanger Norway
With around 200,000 inhabitants, Norway's fourth largest city is on the one hand one of the oldest in which many old wooden houses are still reminiscent of the past, but on the other hand it is also one of the most modern thanks to the oil.
Although a settlement on the site of today's Stavanger was mentioned as early as the 8th century, the city only entered the stage of history in 1125 with the construction of the cathedral and the transfer of the bishop's seat. The cathedral, originally built in the Anglo-Norman style, later rebuilt in the High Gothic style, still forms the center of the city today and is one of the most important medieval churches in the country. From there it is only a few steps to the Vågen harbor basin, which is rammed by old and new houses and where there is always a hustle and bustle in the water and on land. Here you should visit one of the restaurants or cafes, many of which have an open-air terrace.

Afterwards you can stroll through Gamel Stavanger, an old town district consisting of 170 listed houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. All have been lovingly renovated and painted bright white. In the middle of this inhabited open-air museum is the Norks Hermetkkmuseum, which tells the story of canned fish production. From the middle of the 19th century Stavanger's canning factories were an important part of the economy and the city became known worldwide for its canned sardines.

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4.34 km

Königshäuser

Highlight • Historical Site

8.82 km

Swords in Rock Monument

Highlight • Monument

The monument was created by sculptor Fritz Røed from Bryne and was unveiled by King Olav V of Norway in 1983. The three bronze swords stand 10 metres (33 ft) tall and are planted into the rock of a small hill next to the fjord. They commemorate the historic Battle of Hafrsfjord which by tradition took place there in the year 872 when King Harald Fairhair gathered all of Norway under one crown. The largest sword represents the victorious Harald, and the two smaller swords represent the defeated petty kings. The monument also represents peace, since the swords are planted into solid rock, so they may never be removed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sverd_i_fjell

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12.3 km

Stølaheia

Forest

15.1 km

View of Hafrsfjord from Hafrsfjord Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the iconic bridges of the region.

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16.5 km

Kvernavik Coastal Sculpture

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Beautiful gravel section near the coast.

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19.1 km

Hålandsvatnet Lake

Highlight • Lake

All along this trail that circles the lake, you are close to the shore. But the section that crosses this small wood offers you superb views and quiet spots where you can sit down and enjoy the scenery.

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34.4 km

Ruins

38.0 km

Viewpoint

59.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

20.0 km

7.57 km

5.28 km

572 m

316 m

199 m

Surfaces

48.3 km

3.26 km

2.63 km

2.27 km

1.80 km

804 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 11 June

14°C

10°C

91 %

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