Norway

This summer we will also visit the famous fjord Lysefjorden, located in south-western Norway, close to Stavanger. While being here we’ll visit the very famous Preikestolen pulpit rock, a 604 meter high steep cliff above Lysefjorden. 604 meter equals 1982 feet.

Preikestolen location

P = Preikestolen

Preikestolen starting point
The starting point for this trip is the parking but the DNT (Den norske turistforening) cabin called “Preikestolhytta”. The round trip hike takes between 3 and 4 hours, depending on your stops and your hike level. Please note that some parts of the hike is very steep. From the cabin to the top of Preikestolen it is 3.8 kilometers and an elevation of 330 meters.

Getting to the Preikestolen hike starting point
From Stavanger you have to go by ferry to Tau, takes around 40 minutes. This is a ferry for both passengers and cars. From the ferry you have to drive along the route 13 heading for Sandnes, follow the signs leading to Preikestolen parking. Parking fee.