Hiking to the Preikestolen (pulpit rock), Rogaland Norway
Hiking to the Preikestolen (pulpit rock), Rogaland Norway
Hiking to the Price Stolen is one of the best activities near Stavanger and even in Norway. The flat mountain rock wall protrudes huge 604 meters above the Lysefjord and seems to have been carved by Vikings in search of a picturesque storage area. It is really one of the most impressive viewpoints I have ever seen in my life.
How to get to the price of price
The journey to the trail depends on where you stay overnight and which means of transport are available. For those who leave Stavanger, I would recommend leaving as early as possible to spend most of the time on the way.
DIY route-public transport from Stavanger
If you stay in Stavanger like us, you first have to take a ferry from Stavanger to Tau. This ferry runs every 40 minutes from fiskepiruses every day. The cost of this ferry is 49 NOK or $ 5.70 per adult for an easy trip.
As soon as you have reached dew, you have to get into a local bus. These buses correspond to the ferry times, so that one is waiting for you when you leave. During the hiking season, buses run regularly from the port in Tau to the Preikestolen Mountain Lodge, where you can start the hike to the price. A bus ticket costs about 30 NOK or $ 3.50. In the low season (October - March) the bus only drives to Jørpeland, where you have to take a taxi or Uber. This will be the most expensive tariff.
The entire trip to the beginning of the path takes about 1-2 hours, so make sure that you take this into account.
Organized tours from Stavanger
If you do not want to organize your way to the hike yourself, you can book a tour with several companies in Stavanger. This is much more expensive and you often have to hike in a group. I usually choose the DIY option if I can because I prefer this type of independent travel.
If you only want to book transport via a travel company, you have two options. Remember that you simply arrange the same or similar bus and ferry options as described above.
Transport with: www.ide.noTransport with: www.pulpitrock.no
Drive your own car
If you are lucky enough to have your own car in Norway, you can best start from Stavanger to Lauvik Wharf (RV 13). Here you can take the car ferry to Oanes.
When you have reached Oanes, continue on RV 13 towards Jøssang. There are several signs to the Pulpit Rock, so keep an eye out. You also have to pay a parking ticket as soon as you reach the price of price Mountain Lodge.
About the hike
The hike itself is around 7.6 km from the Prekestolen Mountain Lodge (Preikestolen Fjellstue) back and forth. The recommended time for this is 4-5 hours, but we took a little longer due to the icy path in the winter season.
Those who hike to the price of price will find that the path is well marked, with path heads that are scattered to the pulpite rock. The area is slightly hilly and winds through forests, valleys and rocky hills with flowing (or frozen) rivers. The last kilometer before Preikestolen offers an incredible view of the Lysefjord.
Best time to hike to the price
Hiking to the Preikestolen has seasons. The hiking season is from April to September, when the weather is warmer, the days are longer and there is no ice on the way. During this time, buses and tours are aimed at those who hike to go for price.
Because of its popularity, I heard that both the hiking trail and the Price Stolen viewpoint can get pretty crowded in the high season. The hiking trail is officially closed in the winter months. However, when I saw the Lysefjord from over 600 meters, I was determined to reach priceols in Januray.
Be prepared in the low season
The hike is quite feasible in the winter months, but is a little more incomplete. A large part of the path is covered with ice, which leads to slippery transitions next to steep cliffs. It can also get pretty cold and windy. We were lucky enough to be good, but the temperatures will still be below zero for most of the hike. It is important to monitor the weather conditions because things can change quickly.
The days are also much shorter. You have to take this into account if you hike to price stolen in winter. Get rid of it earlier and make sure that you have enough daylight for the back hike back to the lodge.
After the hike, we returned to the Preikestolen Mountain Lodge and found them empty. Fortunately, we had a cell phone with us to call the transport. It would not have been fun to run an additional 9 km through Fjordland at minus 10 degrees. Make sure you are planning in advance.
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Recommended equipment for hikes for priceoles
Regardless of the time of year, the hike to the Preikestolen requires a certain protection against the elements. The hike is pretty easy during the summer and main hiking season. Normal hiking clothing with a little windbreak is sufficient.
It is also recommended to bring a water bottle with you. There are several flowing streams on the way to the Preikestolen. Drinking Norwegian mountain water directly from the stream is as fresh as it can.
If you absolutely want to hike for priceoles in the low season, you need additional equipment. Warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and some meals are strongly recommended. You also need comfortable hiking shoes. Although I didn't have them, we met another hiker on the way who had crampons for the icy parts.
Viewption Preikestolen (pulpit rocks).
Most people make a hike to the price of price to see the famous flat viewpoint of Preikestolen. Standing close to the edge and looking down on the apparently endless abyss in the frozen fjord is a wild experience.
The name of the ancient site was originally Hyvlatonnå, which means "planned tooth" in English. However, Preikestolen received its new name about 100 years ago when tourism in the region started for the first time. It is said that a local tourism organization, Stavanger Turistforing, wanted to set up the place for trekking.
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