Urnes Stave Church – Urnes Ferry Terminal loop from Urnes Stave Church

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Urnes Stave Church – Urnes Ferry Terminal loop from Urnes Stave Church

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Urnes Stave Church – Urnes Ferry Terminal loop from Urnes Stave Church

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2.32km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 13 m for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

46 m

Urnes Stave Church

Highlight • Religious Site

You can best reach the church by ferry M/F Urnes, and then 15 to 30 mins of walking (depending on your pace). Guided tours at the church match with ferry itineraries.

Tip by

90 m

Urnes Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

The ferry departs every hour and the crossing takes about 15 minutes

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Tip by

2.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.77 km

270 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.93 km

132 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

10°C

4°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

July 9, 2023,Zur Stabkirche Heddal 🇳🇴

After today's driving and the ferry crossing from Solvorn to Ornes via the Lustrafjord we visited the oldest stave church in the world (and Norway). It was built in 1130 on the same spot as its three predecessors. Parts of the former richly carved portal adorn the north wall. Also other components such as wall planks, corner columns and the …

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