In the Hana district of Sandnes, 306 concrete steps climb 55 metres up a steep hillside, claimed to be the longest concrete terrain staircase in northern Europe. The steps were built between 1953 and 1958 entirely by dugnad, voluntary community labour, when local residents decided to create a proper path up the hill that connects Hana to Ganddal. Before the staircase, people scrambled up the steep slope on muddy footpaths.
The staircase has become one of the most popular outdoor training spots in the Sandnes area. Runners, hikers, and fitness enthusiasts use it for interval training, and organized stair races are held here. The annual Hanatrappene challenge attracts runners who race up the 306 steps against the clock. At the top, the viewpoint offers a panorama over Gandsfjorden, Sandnes, and the Jæren flatlands stretching towards the coast.
The staircase was renovated in 2007 to 2008 with new concrete and railings while preserving the original route. The surrounding hillside has marked walking paths that continue into the hills above Hana, connecting to a larger trail network. Parking is limited at the base; most visitors arrive on foot from the surrounding neighbourhoods.
The staircase has become one of the most popular outdoor training spots in the Sandnes area. Runners, hikers, and fitness enthusiasts use it for interval training, and organized stair races are held here. The annual Hanatrappene challenge attracts runners who race up the 306 steps against the clock. At the top, the viewpoint offers a panorama over Gandsfjorden, Sandnes, and the Jæren flatlands stretching towards the coast.
The staircase was renovated in 2007 to 2008 with new concrete and railings while preserving the original route. The surrounding hillside has marked walking paths that continue into the hills above Hana, connecting to a larger trail network. Parking is limited at the base; most visitors arrive on foot from the surrounding neighbourhoods.
