Brufjell or Brufjellhålene, as it's also known, is a popular selfie spot on social media. Photos abound with a bounce jump, or the iconic group shot in the centre of the magnificent rock formation. The area around Roligheten, as the place is called, provides a great variety of natural attractions on the three-hour walk through the coastal landscape. The trail passes panoramic coastal views at the top of Brufjell, continues to exotic Sandviga beach with white pebbles, and finally leads you to a spectacular rock formation from the Ice Age where large potholes lie in the steep rock face in the sea gap. The walk down to the caves is very steep and involves climbing. It is therefore not suitable for children or dogs. Some handles in the rock have been drilled in to make the climb more manageable.
Gloppedalsura, located in Gjesdal and Bjerkreim in Rogaland, is referred to as Northern Europe's largest rock quarry. It consists of enormous boulders that lie on top of the end moraines. The quarry is easily accessible as there is a road through it. Major events in nature produced Gloppedalsura, which is located in a valley with two lakes surrounded by dramatic mountains. The unique landscape of the Gloppedalen valley played an important role for Norwegian soldiers defending this area during World War II. Ura, with its enormous boulders, passages and hiding places, served as a defence for the Norwegian forces fighting German soldiers here in April 1940.
Trollpikken is a specially shaped stone that resembles a phallus. It became world famous when it was cut down one night in June 2017. The action did not go down well, and with the help of great enthusiasm and fundraising, the stone was back in place after just two weeks. Approximately 13,000 years ago, as the ice retreated, meltwater from the glacier caused cracks to form in the mountains beneath the ice. These water-filled cracks, together with a bit of luck, led to the formation of Trollpikken. On the hike to Trollpikken you can see old land borders, fences and lakes along the trail, and if you choose to walk from Trollpikken down to Egersund, you'll get a unique insight into how animals and agriculture have shaped the landscape. The hike is easy and follows both gravel roads and marked trails.
Stavtjørn offers outdoor activities all year round. In winter there are kilometres of cross-country skiing trails, and the resort has alpine skiing facilities with Fjellstove offering accommodation. There are also several options for those with motorhomes and caravans. In the summer, you can explore hot springs, sparkling hot tubs, rocky beaches and nature's own slides, or go on spectacular summit hikes and short and long mountain hikes to tourist cabins. Several of the lakes have fishing opportunities.From some of the peaks on Stavtjørn you can see all the way to the sea. Skarkaknuten, Skibufjellet, Svartevassknuten and Mjåvassknuten are popular hiking destinations that offer beautiful views.
The beautiful outdoor area around Sætra offers many opportunities for outdoor activities, both summer and winter. There is both a light trail and a toboggan run. The day trip cabin in Lund, Gauksomhytta, is beautifully located by Gauksom in the Sætra area. You can take a return trip to the cabin, or a circular trail via Ytre Sandstøl, Laugmannsdalen and back to Sætra. In addition to being a hiking destination in itself, a library in the cabin helps to provide a hiking experience beyond the ordinary. The tour starts on the gravel road by Moi IL's Sætra hut. Then follow the markings on the gravel road. The hike is suitable for most people and has some inclines at the start.