Friday
25 September
Bib pickup08:15–18:00
Race daySee start list
2026 completed
Bergen · 25–26 September 2026
801 steps. 315 vertical metres. One way up.
Next: Stoltzekleiven Opp 2027
Course record · men
Stian Øvergaard Aarvik
2019
7:46
Course record · women
Kristin Størmer Steira
2013
9:35
801
Steps
315 M
Vertical metres
0,9 KM
Course
1979
Since
This weekend
Stoltzen
2026.
Saturday
26 September
Bib pickup08:15–18:00
Seeded groupFrom 13:10
This is Stoltzen
Short course.
No shortcuts.
From Fjellveien to Sandvikspilen, the challenge is simple to understand and hard to master. Find the rhythm, hold the pace and keep moving up.
Start
Fjellveien
801 steps later
Sandvikspilen
The course
One direction. Up.
From Fjellveien the route climbs relentlessly through the stone steps toward Sandvikspilen. Short on paper. Completely different when the clock starts.
See the courseStart & results
Find the runner.
Find the time.
Search the archive by runner, year, class and club. Open a Stoltzen profile to see personal bests, yearly history and split times.
Search resultsPB
Personal best
Your fastest registered Stoltzen time.
YEAR
Year by year
Follow the result history across seasons.
SPLITS
Splits
See how the climb developed on the way up.
Stoltzen in photos
See the race. Feel the climb.
Real moments from Stoltzekleiven Opp — the steps, the effort and the atmosphere around the race.
History
1979
Decades of
one climb.
Records, runners, photos and stories form a timeline from 1979 to today's race.
Explore the history1979
The beginning
The first chapter of Stoltzekleiven Opp.
2013
Women's record
Kristin Størmer Steira · 9:35
2019
Men's record
Stian Øvergaard Aarvik · 7:46
2026
Next chapter
25–26 September 2026
Preparation
Ready for
the climb.
Everything you need before race day, gathered in one place and easy to scan.
01
Before the race
Pacing, warm-up and how to prepare for a short, steep climb.
02
Equipment
Shoes, clothing and simple choices for changing Bergen weather.
03
Race day
Start, practical information and what to know before heading to Fjellveien.
Partners
Built together.
Year after year.
Partners, volunteers and the local community help make Stoltzekleiven Opp possible.
StoltzeLauget
KlatreLauget
Arenareklame
ForsyningsLauget
AfterStoltz
Löplabbet
Shoes & running apparel
Stoltzekleiven Opp 2026
Ready for
the climb?
25–26 September 2026 · Bergen