Before you enter the outdoors, get familiar with the nine simple rules of the Norwegian mountain code to help you stay safe.There is no need to wait until you’re here to find out what you’d like to do. Weaving between groups of people, hopping over rocks, crossing over wet, muddy areas, and climbing over thousands of boulders we made it to the starting point in just 45 minutes. Borestranden is 3 kilometres long and possibly one of the nicest beaches in Norway. It is a somewhat strenuous uphill climb over rocks and boulders to get to Pulpit Rock. Cheers, JulieHello, nice report! You can also stay overnight in Stavanger and Ryfylke offer endless opportunities for adventure. !August is peak season for vacationing in Norway and we were hiking on a perfect day just before the start of the weekend. A few ideas for an active holiday are canoeing, kayaking, fishing, salmon safari, kiting, climbing, ZIP line, rappelling, SUP, boating, skiing, cycling, hiking or extreme sports like base jumping or paragliding. The hike to Pulpit Rock is one of the most popular hikes in Norway.
The tunnel is brand new (it just opened in December). Unless you start your day early or time your visit for the end of the day, expect to share the trail with many other hikers.We did this hike in 2013. Features of this page require a browser with localStorage enabled. However, you can skip the cliff trail and take the Hill Trail instead. For the first half of the hike to Lysefjord, there is not much of a view. By continuing to use our site you agree to ourCookies are used for measurement, ads and optimization. What a view, but wow, look at all of the people! Steinkjerring is a sculpture in a conservation area at Høgjæren and a nice hike for families. If you plan on renting a car, I would take the tunnel. ), in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.If I have to hike in Dec/Jan, would the surface be very slippery. Unfortunately, the hoards of people on the trails took away from the enjoyment of the hike. The hike to Pulpit Rock was easy for them, but they would be much more challenged in our upcoming hikes in Norway (In our opinion, children should be at least six years old to do this hike. From November through March, tempertures will be very cold, snow could be on the ground, and you will have very limited daylight.
Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock), the most famous tourist attraction in Ryfylke, towers an impressive 604 metres over the Lysefjord. Just go very early in the day to make sure you get a parking spot at Pulpit Rock. Our most scenic landscapes are definitely best enjoyed on foot.Imagine finding yourself looking over mountains, rockslides and polished cliffs – hundreds of metres above sea level. The hike to Preikestolen is of moderate difficulty. When I search on Google maps, it appears you can just take the tunnel but I was curious on your experience since you’ve been there!Wow, thanks for writing in!! Join us to receive monthly travel inspiration, photos, travel tips, and more. The six kilometre hike starts at the mountain lodge Preikestolen Fjellstue. There was not an exact match for the language you toggled to.
The sight of people perched on the edge of this granite ledge greets you at many Norwegian airports. The reward from the hike to Preikestolen is a breathtaking view when you reach the summit, 604 meters above Lysefjord. Combine the hike with a fjord cruise or join a guided tour at night or off the beaten track. You have been redirected to the nearest matching page within this section.Looking out over the Lysefjord from the Pulpit Rock (also known as Preikestolen) is an experience of a lifetime. Planning a trip to Norway? The crowds were unavoidable.We spent just enough time here to enjoy the view and take some photos.For a view down onto Pulpit Rock, you can hike up the hill behind it for this view.Now it was time to start the trek back downhill. At noon we started our way up the mountain. To avoid the crowds, hike on weekdays and start the hike early in the morning.It is possible to hike Pulpit Rock year round. Stavanger is also where you find Norway’s best surfing conditions, along the beaches in Jæren.Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock), the most famous tourist attraction in Ryfylke, towers an impressive 604 metres…Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock), the most famous tourist attraction in Ryfylke, towers an impressive 604 metres over the Lysefjord.Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) towers 604 metres above the Lysefjord. Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen (From $114.62) Preikestolen Guided Hike - Low-Season (From $147.87) Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock Cruise - Round Tour from Stavanger (From $139.70) Pulpit Rock Cruise & Hike in Style (From $172.16) Preikestolen Sunrise Hike (From $159.33) See all Pulpit Rock experiences on Tripadvisor