Flørlitrappene

The Flørlitrappene is a wooden staircase in Flørli consisting of 4444 steps that extend 1470 meters in length. It climbs 740 meters from the fjord level to the mountain peak, built entirely of wood.

The staircase was built in 1918 as part of a hydropower project originally intended to supply power to an electrolytic smelter. Later, the electricity supply was redirected to serve the Stavanger area instead.

The old power station in Art Nouveau style still stands at this location and offers insights into the industrial history of the region. Visitors can explore the historic rooms and understand how energy was once produced here.

Access to the staircase requires traveling by boat, as Flørli cannot be reached by road. Regular ferry services run from both Lauvvik and Forsand.

The wooden steps follow the path of a pipeline running up the mountainside, creating an unusual connection between infrastructure and visitor route. This makes it the longest wooden staircase structure of its kind in the world.

Location: Sandnes Municipality

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 59.00980,6.43450

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:05