Stoltzekleiven
Bergen locals' classic and brutal "fitness test"
Would you like to write a trip log for this hike?
Tell us about the hike and add photos — it only takes a minute.
Photos
Staircase facts
We've chosen to include some staircases that aren't "classic sherpa staircases", since wood and metal staircases can obviously serve the same purpose — making it easier for people to get up into the mountains. Vegatrappa and Midnattsoltrappa are good examples of staircases that do the same job as a "classic sherpa staircase", just in wood.
This site is meant as an overview of all the longer hiking staircases in Norway, not just stone staircases built by sherpas from Nepal.
Stoltzekleiven is one of Bergen's most popular hiking trails, leading up to Sandviksfjellet. From the top you have a good view over Bergen. Many choose to continue the hike on toward Fløyen.
The staircase was completed in 1939 and has since become one of Bergen's most famous training spots. In 2011, maintenance was carried out by sherpas from Nepal. Today the staircase consists of stone steps in the lower section and wooden steps right at the top.
An annual uphill race is held here, which has made the trail known well beyond Bergen.
How to get there
Useful links
Trip logs 0
No trip logs yet — be the first!
This staircase's position hasn't been registered yet.
Suggest a change
Stoltzekleiven · Bergen, Vestland
Thanks for the suggestion!
We've received your suggested change for Stoltzekleiven. A volunteer reviews it before it's published.
The trip log is published immediately. It stays public on the page for Stoltzekleiven, along with any photos you attach.
You can delete your own trip log at any time.
Log in to continue
Enter your email address. We'll send you a link you can use to log in — no password needed.
Check your inbox
If that address can be used, we've sent you a login link.