Pulpit rock in Norway, also known as Preikestolen, stands out as one of the places where you can watch the perfect fjord view in Norway. The Preikestolen cliff is easy to climb, making it more preferable than other nearby strenuous climbing routes Kjerag and Trolltunga. That’s why Pulpit Rock is the most visited climbing route in Norway.. How do I know this? I personally went, traveled, saw and explained them all below as a travel guide for you one by one.
Preikestolen Cliff : Norwegian Fjords
On my tour of Norway, after a day of exhausting 28 kilometers of climbing Trolltunga back and forth, it was time for the Preikestolen Norway ascent.
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We reached the starting point of the Pulpit climb in the evening, despite the fatigue of the previous climb on us.
Exciting and relatively distance. For this Pulpit Rock climb, which is shorter than Trolltunga, the idea of camping near the summit in the evening blew our minds.
We set up our tent, albeit with difficulty, against the strong wind and the other day We had a rested and exciting fjord view in the early hours of the morning of the day.
I will list the other experiences I had at Preikestolen Pulpit Rock and detailed information about climbing for you one by one below.. Let’s start the new climbing adventure, then.
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1. Where is the Preikestolen Cliff ?
Lyse fjord (Lysefjord) is one of the rare points where the view of the (Lysefjord) can be viewed from the top, Pulpit Rock, Norway, one of the most perfect countries in Europe and the World. It is located southwest of.
Where is Preikestolen Cliff : Preikestolen Pulpit Rock is where map location how to get
In addition to seeing where Pulpit Rock is located on the map above, I would like to point out that it is also very close to Stavanger, one of Norway’s most beautiful seaside towns.
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2. How to Get to Pulpit Rock ?
How to get to Preikestolen, the most visited climbing route in Norway trip ?
On the map above by car in Norway It is quite easy to reach the Preikestolen parking area that I have mentioned.
There are two options to go to Pulpit Rock from Norwegian stavanger as on the map below:
- These are: the first is to take the ferry from Stavanger city center to Tau (200 NOK one way and 40 minutes journey) to reach the Pulpit Rock parking lot via Tau.
By the way, 200 NOK. Let me state that . Itineraries
- The second option is to go from Stavanger city center to Lauvik, then by ferry to Oanes (100 NOK one way and 10 minutes journey on average).. Finally, to reach the Pulpit Rock parking area via Oanes.
The journey time in both methods takes around 1 hour.. If you are traveling by train in Norway, you must first reach the Stavanger train station to reach Pulpit Rock.
You can browse train tickets in Norway on the NSB website.
Pulpit Rock and Me
After arriving in stavanger, Norway by train or bus, it is quite easy to reach the Preikestolen cliff.
The first option I mentioned above is the best option for going from Stavanger to the Pulpit Rock starting point by car.
For this, you can find a daily tour ticket from the Tide site for a total of 320 Norwegian Krone.
If you are thinking of traveling by hitchhiking, especially in Norway, I would like to state that you can easily travel by hitchhiking in this country.
3. Information about Pulpit Rock Starting Point and Parking Area
After reaching the starting point for climbing the Preikestolen cliff as I mentioned above, if you come by car, you will see the 300 Norwegian Krone paid parking area per day.
But Pulpit You can park your vehicle on the road or on the side of the road close to the starting point of the rock.
We will be staying for two days, so we parked our vehicle 100 meters away to avoid paying the parking fee.
Preikestolen Norwegian Parking Area
The parking area at the starting point of Pulpit Rock is quite large, but there is also a hotel and restaurant.
In addition to these, there are free toilets, tourist information center and eating areas in the parking area.
There is also a market in the area.. Here you can supply the necessary materials for Norway Climbing Preikestolen.
4. Climbing Pulpit Rock and Climbing The turn takes a total of 8 kilometers.
It also offers the chance to watch Norway’s Lyse fjord (Lysefjord) from 604 meters high. 1 of the Pulpit Rock ascent. and 3. kilometers, the most tiring parts of the climb…
The Legendary View of the Lyse Fjord (Lysefjord) from the Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock is a mild climbing route compared to other climbing routes in Norway. Depending on your training pace, the Preikestolen cliff takes 2-3 hours to go and 1-2 hours to return.
How was Pulpit Rock formed?
Pulpit Rock is just like Trolltunga As a result of the glaciers reaching the bedrock in the ice age 10,000 years ago, it reached its present formation.
When and in what season is the pulpit rock climbing done?
250 thousand people per year The most suitable months for the Preikestolen cliff he visited are the time period between April and October… .
Preikestolen Norway
If Preikestolen If you are going to Norway between November – March, you need to climb with guided tours.
Also, make sure your equipment is solid on this climb. You need to go and definitely set off with snow gear.
How is the weather on the Preikestolen cliff and when should you start climbing?
April – October during the Pulpit Rock climb You have a great chance of encountering a foggy, windy and cool weather at the summit.
For example, we had a hard time setting up our tent in the middle of July, 1 kilometer before the Preikestolen cliff, due to the strong wind in the evening.
For climbing Pulpit Rock, information about the weather conditions of that day is given at the beginning and sometimes it is said that the climb is dangerous.
Be you, the weather before the climb Be sure to follow the situation.
1 Km to Preikestolen Cliff. The Area We Camped in Kala
As the Preikestolen Norway climb takes 8 kilometers and takes an average of 3 hours, you can easily complete the climb during the day.
Therefore, determine the start time of your climb according to the time of darkening.
We climbed to Pulpit Rock, which we went to in July, at sunset, and set up camp, and a day later we completed the climb and returned.
If you’re at the summit of the Preikestolen cliff, If you don’t want to encounter too many crowds, you can camp near the summit and enjoy Pulpit Rock in the first light of the morning.
5. Things to Do Before Starting the Pulpit Rock Climb
First of all, let me state that the Preikestolen cliff is a light and short hiking and climbing route that will not be too difficult even for those who are not trained.
As we can understand from here, a small bag for hiking (if no camping) will be enough. I have listed the list of equipment required for camping or climbing that will take 3-5 hours one by one for you :
- Shoes and socks : Sneakers that will make you feel comfortable or trekking shoes will do the trick for this short climb.. Sports socks can be preferred for socks. Also, even though Pulpit Rock is a short hiking route, make sure you have a Band-Aid with you.
- Trousers and Shorts : Waterproof, breathable and rainproof shorts or trousers suitable for trekking
- T-shirt, Fleece or Coat : T-shirts that breathe and shed sweat, a raincoat, a fleece to keep the body warm and coats suitable for climbing can be preferred.
- Backpack : Waterproof backpacks can be preferred.
Preikestolen Cliff in Foggy Weather
- Other equipment : You can bring a hat, beret, scarf and gloves with you according to seasonal conditions.. If you are thinking of camping, a flashlight and a head lamp can also be a life saver.
- Food and beverage : Since the climb will take at least 3-5 hours, you can bring a small amount of food and drink with you.. Also, make sure you have enough water with you, as water sources are scarce throughout the climb.
- Phone : Norwegian telephone operator Telenor has moderate traction during the climb, even at the summit.. By the way, if you are a Turkcell platinum member, you can use your phone in Norway for good prices.
- Camping equipment : If you are going to camp while climbing, make sure that your camping equipment is suitable for the season.. For example, our tent did a good job against the strong wind in the area where we camped.
I think the equipment I mentioned above will be sufficient for short climbs such as Pulpit Rock and a small bag that you can carry extra equipment with you.
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6. Enlightening Information During the Pulpit Rock Climb
The places marked with a red ‘T’ while climbing the Preikestolen cliff help you find your route.
Also, occasionally on the hiking route Pulpit Rock ‘a you can also see the signs showing how much is left.
If you are thinking of camping on the Preikestolen climb, if possible, set up your camp one kilometer before Pulpit Rock.
After the first daylight. set off and enjoy Pulpit Rock when no one is around.
The Other Side of Pulpit Rock – Overcrowded
You’ve finally completed the climb and here is the perfect view of the Lyse fjord (Lysefjord).
It’s time to take a picture on Pulpit Rock. Great difficulties await you in this regard.. Because there are so many people on the rock that it takes a few hours without exaggeration to take the photo you want.
Finally, let me give you a tip, if your time is not limited, definitely set up a camp.. Unfortunately, Pulpit Rock and the legendary landscape behind it may sometimes not be visible due to fog.. But remember that this risk is always present.
7. Places You Should Not Leave Without Seeing Around Preikestolen
Since Norway is known as the land of waterfalls, I strongly recommend you to see the natural wonders Latefossen waterfall, Steinsdalsfossen waterfall and Tvindefossen waterfalls that attract me the most.
Do not return to Norway’s world-famous Flam Town without taking the dreamlike train journey between the towns of Flam-Myrdal, which takes 2 hours to return.
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Steinsdalfossen Waterfall Norway
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Northwest of Preikestolen and 2nd part of Norway. Do not leave without seeing the colorful Bergen, its big city, and the small but liveable city of Stavanger, which is very close to Pulpit Rock.
If you are a climbing and trekking enthusiast, I definitely recommend the Kjerag (Kjeragbolten) climb, which is close to Pulpit Rock, and the Trolltunga climb, which is quite a long climb. It has a track that will challenge you with kilometers.
Trolltunga Norway
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Preikestolen cliff turns into a fantastic adventure as it is the most comfortable hiking route in Norway to climb and the beauty of the Norwegian fjord landscape you will encounter at the end.. After seeing that stunning view on the Pulpit rock once, one can hardly sit and watch it all day long.. For this route, which you can easily climb even if you are without training, I hope what I have stated above has convinced you to climb Preikestolen Norway.. Don’t stop dreaming. Think about it…
