Preikestolen
Also known as: Pulpit Rock
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) - a flat cliff platform 604 m above the Lysefjord
The route
The line through Lysefjord (Rogaland), Norway - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Apr-Oct (self-guided); busy summer
Fjord weather - rain, wind, slick rock; the platform is unguarded
Best Apr-Oct; icy/snowy and guided in winter. Confirm.
On the trail
A rebuilt stone-and-boardwalk path with steady climbs
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
One of Norway’s most popular hikes - very busy
None major; sunrise/evening to beat crowds
Getting there & staying
Preikestolen car park; ferry from Stavanger to Tau then bus
Ferry + bus from Stavanger; large pay car park
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Stavanger / Jorpeland; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; paid parking at the base (large lot); ferry+bus options
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
The unguarded 604 m cliff edge, slippery rock, crowds
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.