Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen)

JUN13

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Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen)

The Pulpit Rock in Rogaland, Norway towers 604 metres (almost 2,000 feet) above the Lysefjord. It is thought the Pulpit Rock, or Preikestolen in Norwegian, formation was created around 10,000 years ago when water seeped into cracks in rocks and once adjacent rocks were carried away by a glacier. Pulpit Rock is the most famous attraction in the Stavanger region and can be appreciated from below on Lysefjorden or by trekking to the top.

There are daily sightseeing cruises from Stavanger run by Rødne. The tours last 3 hours and leave from Skagenkaien in the centre of Stavanger. Of course if you are of a more active inclination, you will want to climb the Pulpit Rock. You’re in luck: there is a well marked path which you can reach from Stavanger by ferry and a connecting bus.

The ferry from Fiskepirterminalen in central Stavanger takes you to Tau in around half-an-hour. From there you take a connection bus from alongside the ferry dock to the Pulpit Rock cabin, the start of the path. The hike take you along a 3 km, well-marked path, climbing 350 metres to reach the Pulpit Rock. You should allow around four hours for the whole trip – longer if you want time to take in the awesome view at the top.

The path, over rocky terrain, has been worked on by a team of skilled stonemasons and Sherpas from Nepal, so can be undertaken by most people with no significant disabilities, according to Visit Norway. Icy conditions in the winter make the path difficult so an April to October visit is recommended. There is a hostel and a Mountain Lodge close to the start of the path – if you are keen to start the climb at the crack of dawn. See the Preikestolen Mountain Lodge website for more information on both.

The post picture show a capture made at the top of the rock. Climbing up, there was snow, hail, sleet and sun – which makes the case for being prepared for the climb! The overcast skies made for some dramatic lighting.

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