The Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is a mountain plateau, which hangs about 604 meters above sea level in the Lysefjorden in Norway. It is the most famous tourist attraction in the Stavanger region and as such gets a lot of foot traffic.
The Preikestolen
Lonely Planet called the Pulpit Rock, one of the most breathtaking viewing platforms on earth. The flat mountain plateau was formed by melting frost about 10,000 years ago when the borders of a glacier reached the cliff and it cracked and broke off a large angular block.
The Lysefjorden
You can still see big cracks on the plateau now and it will, at some point, crack and part of the Preikestolen will go plummeting into the Lysefjorden below. Do not worry, it will not crack in the near future so you are safe walking on the plateau for now.
It ain't about to crack soon
You can choose the route to Oanes and continue along in RV 13 into the Preikestolen if you are driving. If you are going by public transportation, you will need to take the ferry from Fiskepirterminalen in Stavanger across to Tau. By Tau, there are buses that run to Pulpit Rock cottage several times a day.
Random view along RV 13
The main season is from April through September but it is possible to hike throughout the year. The hike follows a very well marked trail so it is nearly impossible to get lost. The Preikestolen's amazing views, easy access, and relatively easy trail make it very appealing to many people and hence it can get very crowded.
Speaking of crowds
I think it is an easy trail but I still recommend real hiking shoes and perhaps some hiking poles are recommended, as some sections are steep and sometimes slippery. The trail throws you into a very precipitous section right off the start, not as steep as I have encountered at Reinebringen, but steep nonetheless.
Look who found a nice spot free of tourists :)
You will be scrambling up some granite boulders, pushing through crowds of people, while taking in the views of beautiful pinewoods that meander through a rocky meadow. The trail then continues on the well-maintained trail as it jaunts onto different mountainsides before finally funneling into the Pulpit Rock itself.
Crowds of tourist will be the majority of your obstacles on this trail, as you will need to share some narrow sections and will most likely wind up waiting in a queue. You may need to pass up slower people in the narrow areas.
Queue up!
You will be working up a sweat. It is not particularly cool here in the summer (August) but the weather is unpredictable so I recommend you bring layers. I recommend you give yourself 4-5 hours, or maybe more, to enjoy this trail even if you are a hardcore hiker. You may even have lunch while your toes are hanging on the edge of the Pulpit Rock!
You can always sit on the edge
There is no potable water along the way. Therefore, it is advised that you carry a couple of liters water on the road. There are tours being offered but I say save your money and do the increase yourself, it is not difficult and you cannot really get lost with hundreds of people along the way.
Warning! There has been a reported death of a tourist falling off the cliff in Pulpit Rock. Use your due diligence when near the cliff. It plunges nearly 2,000 meters into the Fjord below that is one painful fall.
HIKE THE PPREISKESTOLEN!
- Take the ferry from Fiskepirterminalen in Stavanger to Tau. From Tau take the bus to Pulpit Cabin.
- It's 4 kilometers from the trailhead to Pulpit Rock.
- Bring water for a 4-5 hour hike and some snacks for energy.
- Bring layers of clothes for the variable weather.
- Use good hiking shoes.
- Hiking poles optional - your knees will thank you for it.
- Deal with the crowd.
- The Season is from April through September.
- The trail can be wet and slippery so take caution.
Going by Car?
- Head out to Lauvvik via the Rv 13 National Tourist Route, Ryfylke. Take the ferry across Oanes (8 minutes) and continue along Rv 13 and follow the signs to Preikestolen.
- You can also take the ferry from Stavanger to Tau (40 minutes) then continue the drive south on Rv 13 and follow the signs to Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen)
On the ferry
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I must say it is a really beautiful place. It seems like when you reach there on the top, you sit, relax and just think about something with full concentration and calmness. Seeing the public it looks very famous and crowed place with the tourists.
Beautiful. The colors look stunning.
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makes me want to do some trekking
Wow those cliffs are legit. I'm afraid of heights yet I climb stuff like this anyway, 'cause it's worth the view. But just looking at it made me feel like I was going to fall...and I'm just sitting in a chair lol.
It's the adrenaline you get when you have to face those fears...nothing beats that feeling :)
Wow such an amazing place! Will definitely visit this place someday. Thanks for sharing.
A little warning...It's just as expensive as Switzerland. Think $50 medium pizzas and $20 pint of beers :)
Wow, so many people? When I was there last August it was not that crowded, but I got there in the late afternoon. We camped up on the rock and I was planning on getting some sunrise shots the next morning, but it was too cloudy, but I enjoyed the beautiful view!
It was overcast this day too!
No wonder, it's Norway :D
Many people who gave us a lift when we hitchhiked told us that we were super lucky to be in Norway during the two best weeks of the entire summer. The day we hiked to Preikestolen was sunny and clear, but the next day it was one out of two rainy days in two weeks.
If you go north towards the Lofoten area, it's clear in the summer and sunsets are amazing!
Lofoten is high on my list!
Goodness! I've seen photos of this rock before, but they must have been taken at 4am as there were no people. It looks like the summit of Ben Lomond in Scotland – mobbed! But very striking photos.
Yeah you have to be there really early to avoid the mobs!
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What a nice place to visit. There are a lot of beautiful places but but but.......... we can't visit them because its cost too much.
The fresh air blows around you as if you were flying up there. The view is majestic, no it is divine! The deep below you and the sky above you make the world look small.
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this is a really great place and it's a guess.
Very beautiful place... The 4th photo really have a nice view...
Beautiful
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www very special scenery
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This is really awesome place and worth going but i believe that there is more casualties than just one over the time.
So cool, very nice scenery 👍
wow.... Amazing 😍
Very beautiful and interesting place, very nice place and good looking inspiration.
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Beautiful pictures man! Reminds me of Gandikota.
Wow, such a nice tourist location
Yes! Absolutely love this post. Me and my boyfriend loves hiking! Our favourite hike so far was one in Innsbruck but this might be the next one... Since we live in Sweden we might visit soon because of the short distance... 😍
Do you have any more places like this to recommend??? 🌟
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Beautiful scenery
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This is so awesome, beautiful pics, looks like a place I would love to do a bit of trail running through :-)
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I want to visit this place.Anyone can guide me how to visit.I am from Paksitan.Very nice place.4th one is awesome
Great information about the place, and cool photos! Must have been an awesome day. Do you live in Norway or were you just there on vacation?
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Wow that gap in the rocks is insane not sure I could stand over it like that!
It's quite safe :)
Nice shot on the 4th picture.
I challenged to hike over there.
That is great view
Wonderful place! Someday I'll share my travels in Scandinavia. For now I just started a blog series titled "Traveling the Balkans", make sure you check it out! :)
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Wooo. It's an amazing photo and the landscape is really beautiful, but I would be afraid to be in that rock. Thanks for sharing @adonisabril🙋
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So many beautiful places in the world and not enough time to visit everywhere! Lucky, I get to see through your eyes! Thanks for the post!
Amazing views.
@adonisabril incredible scenery can enjoy the natural beauty of the mountain clouds along with the lake below it. I think you are climbing need extra energy and exhaustion is very but it paid off with the beauty you see while being up to the destination
It's good exercise.
The one thing that I am focusing upon in this article is safety. I feel that the authorities must set up some kind of safety fence or something near the cliff. Other than that, awesome photography as always, Adon.
I would love to visit the place but I will not sit on the edge of the cliff. I'm afraid of heights. Upvoted!
Ruin nature by drilling holes on the rock and installing fenced chains? No way :)
I visited the Preikestolen in 2009. unfortunately there was a lot of fog
That tends to happen there :)