Cycling: Egersund to Stavanger

Cycling from Egersund to Jæren, you'll occasionally ride along steep, winding roads. From Brusand, the landscape suddenly opens up before you

Consider spending an extra day in Egersund before beginning your cycling journey – there’s so much to explore!

The journey starts at Egersund Church. Pilgrim passports and stamps are available at the church, the parish office, The tourist Information, and Grand Hotel. The route initially follows the Old Jæren Railway trail from Egersund to Hellvik. Along the way, you can stop at the old Maurholen station, where there is access to water and toilets. You will encounter many beautiful viewpoints and rest areas. From Hellvik to Ogna, the route continues along the main West Coast Road. Ogna Chapel has a pilgrim stamp, and there is a grocery store nearby. From there, a gravel road leads to Ogna Camping, and the path continues along the coast northwards until you reach the village of Brusand. Be sure to visit the Kvassheim Outdoor Lighthouse while you are in the area.

The protected cemetery at Varhaug is highly recommended. The chapel is open during the summer season and offers a pilgrim stamp. Obrestad Lighthouse and Hå Old Vicarage are key sites along the Coastal Pilgrimage Route. Obrestad Lighthouse provides pilgrim accommodation and a Quiet Room where you can gather your fellow travellers for a peaceful moment. At Hå Old Rectory, you will find a variety of art exhibitions and a café serving local produce. Both the Quiet Room at the lighthouse and the café at Hå Old Rectory offer pilgrim stamps.

The cycle ride across the Hå River is always a memorable experience. Overnight stays are recommended at the pilgrim hostel Huset ved havet or at the pilgrim hotel Bryne Inn and Hotel.

The following day, the journey continues along the coast. We recommend making your first stop at the fascinating Orre old Church, dating back to the 13th century. It is also possible to cycle to the birdwatching tower at Lake Orre (Orrevatnet), which offers excellent views across the Jæren wetlands, home to many different bird species. You may also wish to visit the Outdoor House at Orre, owned by the Jæren Outdoor Recreation Council.

Between Orrevatnet and Pollestad lies Erga Farm Shop. The dedicated hosts sell locally produced food, including meat, vegetables, jams, spices, and oils. Not far from Erga Farm Shop is Wiig Nursery, Norway’s second-largest greenhouse facility, where they grow vegetables. They also have their own farm shop.

The route continues past Reve Harbour and Bore Church. It is also possible to take a detour down to Bore Beach, known for having some of Norway’s best surfing conditions. From there, a gravel road leads back onto smooth asphalt after the suspension bridge at Borestranden beach.

Between Tjelta and Voll, you can take a detour to Steinstjerna at Sele, also known locally as “Dødssjødno.” You can also cycle up to Helleberget, where it is possible to see the remains of a 5,000-year-old Stone Age settlement. The journey then continues toward Hellestø, with beautiful views over Hellestøstranden beach, onward to Ølberg, where you can stop for coffee and ice cream at Ølberg Kiosk.

After a few kilometres, you arrive at the beautiful Sola beach. Near Sola Beach Hotel lies Sola ruin Church, a landmark in Rogaland. The church is also known as Old Sola Church. It was built in stone around 1150 and remained in use until 1842, when it began to fall into disrepair. The church was rebuilt between 1992 and 1995.

The final stage to Stavanger Cathedral can be taken along the new cycling expressway between Sandnes and Stavanger. The journey ends at the key site in Stavanger city centre at the cathedral, where you can get a stamp in your pilgrim passport.

The four regional centres along the Coastal Pilgrimage Route are collaborating with Gea van Veen from Via Gaia on the publication of a cycling guide for the Coastal Pilgrimage Route. The guide is planned for release in early 2027.

If you prefer an organized tour with a rental bike, Jærruta offers good options for both day trips and multi-day tours.

Anyone traveling along the St. Olav Ways can purchase a Pilgrim Passport. This gives you discounts on accommodation and other offers for pilgrims. If you collect stamps from at least six key sites, you qualify to receive a St. Olav’s Certificate at the pilgrim reception in Trondheim. Only key site stamps count toward the certificate, but it is also nice to collect stamps from accommodations, cultural venues, cafés, and similar places. Your passport then becomes your personal keepsake from the journey.

The Pilgrim Passport costs 50 NOK at all regional pilgrim centres. You can find an overview of all locations where the passport can be purchased here. This is a great way to document the places you have visited as a pilgrim, along the Coastal Pilgrimage Route and all other approved pilgrimage routes.