Embrace stair-walking in Sandnes

There are health benefits in every step. Stairs are super effective for better fitness, stronger joints and a firmer bum - for those aspiring to this.

Tyskertrappene (the German steps) to Åslandsnuten

From the top of Åslandsnuten, on the border between the municipalities of Sandnes and Time, you gain a 360-degree view of the characteristic Jæren landscape. Jæren originally means "the edge of the sea". At 302 metres above sea level, Åslandsnuten was a strategic part of Fortress Stavanger during World War II, with a view of the sea, roads, railway and airport. The stone steps up here were presumably built by Russian prisoners of war. In the same area, archaeological records have been made of a village castle from the Migration Period, around 1500 years ago.

Hanatrappene - the world's longest concrete off-road staircase?

The much-loved stairs starting at the old Hana school are the result of local involvement and voluntary work. The "Mountain Ladder" has 306 concrete steps, which are widely used for recreation and hard training sessions. The Seven Wolf Cubs trail starts here. A path where you can hunt for the stone statues of the wolf cubs Hana, Ganda, Austrått, Trones, Boga, Sanda and Lura. There is a great viewpoint with an exercise park at the top of the Hanatrappene (the Hana steps). Look forward to a great stair climb surrounded by deciduous forest and with a view of Sandnes city centre.

Town hall steps - democracy on common ground

Sandnes had a new town hall in 2019. This is where people meet and opinions and democratic decisions are made. The stairs are a visual centrepiece of the building, symbolising openness and interaction with citizens. Sandnes is growing fast, and the town hall is both a landmark building and a monument in the transformation area, which was previously dominated by harbour activities, industry and the trade of construction materials. The proud history of the ceramic city is preserved in the exterior facade with ceramic cladding panels in a variety of brick colours. Welcome to the open town hall, climb the stairs to the top floor on the fourth floor, enjoy the view and take a look at the model of Ruten, which is both a public transport hub and a green outdoor park and city scene for outdoor concerts, including a skate park and play areas.

Flørlitrappene 4,444 - hydropower into our time

You'll never forget a visit to Flørli. An entire community is built up around natural resources, and early industrialisation, and is a journey through time in itself. Flørli has supplied private homes and businesses with electricity in large parts of the county. Cultural monuments abound, including the beautiful power station, the tube street with a trolley track and the world's longest wooden staircase in the centre. A school, post office, quay and a class-divided settlement, with workers' and clerks' housing, have all been built as a consequence of the hydropower industry. Today, Flørli is a well-developed tourist destination where volunteers and voluntary work create a unique and local atmosphere. The Flørli stairs take you to the top of a spectacular cultural-historical landscape of national importance.

Fossestien - a staircase walk alongside the forces of the waterfall

Fossestien at Flørli is a new staircase walk that follows the waterfall closely and has several viewpoints along the way. The longest continuous staircase has 270 steps and comes just before you reach the top. The walk takes you through idyllic terrain that also offers many sensory impressions through the sounds and steam from the waterfall. Side by side on the stairs, you can see both piped water power and a waterfall in free fall.