Stolzekleiven, also called Stolzen, has a gradient of 315.5 meters and consists of 801 steps. The steps are a quick way up Sandviksfjellet, one of the traditional seven mountains that surround the city of Bergen.

What is Stoltzekleiven Opp

Stolzekleiven is frequented by locals for exercise and those training for the annual race to the top of Stolzekleiven called Stolzekleiven Opp (Fell running in English). Stoltzekleiven Opp is the steepest race in the world and is therefore very popular among athletes and locals in Bergen. The route starts from Fjellveien, and the event lasts for 2 days in the end of September. It is best known as being a tough up-hill running competition, although you do not have to necessarily compete to join. Remember to sign up early for this, as this is a very popular event! Perhaps you can set a new speed record for ascending Stolzekleiven. The record from Stolzekleiven Opp currently stand at 7.46 minutes (men) or 9.35 minutes (women). If you can beat this, you will enter the history books in Bergen. 

How to get there

• You can search for the best transit options to Bergen Sentrum (city centre) on the Skyss Travel Planner (you can also use the map available on their travel planner to find a bus stop closer to the start of Stolzekleiven. Stolzekleiven ascends from Fjelleveien here). For more information about transportation around Bergen, take a look at our transportation guide.
• If you are walking from the city centre, you must make your up to Fjellveien and then follow it toward the north for quite some time until you are near Fjellveien 13, where Stolzekleiven starts. Here is a walking route to the start of Stoltzekleiven from Byparken.
• This website also offers directions from the city centre. 

The Stoltzekleiven Hike

• One route to get there is to begin at Fjellveien, 3.11 km. 
• Or you can take the Stolzekleiven Opp route, 0.8 km. UT.no is a useful tool for getting outdoors in Norway but is only available in Norwegian. Keep Google translate handy if needed. 
• If you are looking for suggestions for other routes to Stolzekleiven, check out the interactive map at UT.no to search for more options. In order to limit searches to hiking trips, select "fotturer" only. You will also have to zoom in on Bergen in order to search for routes.