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The trail is about 45 mins outside Stavanger and parking at the trailhead was expensive (200 kroner or $18 usd as of early June 2024). Norwegian locals call this hike "easy" but for the rest of us it's a solid "moderate". Gets very steep at times and the 2000 ft elevation gain will have you breathing heavy to the point you'll stop and pretend to take a picture while desperately trying to get air into your lungs lol. Before going up to the top be VERY aware of your limits and wear proper grippy hiking shoes! On a sunny clear day you'll reach the top of the fjord in 2 hours or less with zero issues but if there's clouds the weather might close in on you towards the top and it might get too dangerous and too slippery to safely continue. The weather was partly sunny when we started around 9am but within an hour it was a complete white out with heavy fog and rain and strong winds making the exposed rocky areas too slippery for my comfort zone even with good hiking boots and trekking poles. We hung out in a grove of trees for about 20 minutes hoping it was just a Norwegian squall that would pass quickly (it was and it did). We had just started to continue up the trail when a group rattled hikers coming down told us someone near the top of the cliff had slipped off the edge 20 mins prior and fallen 2,000 ft down to the bottom. We ended our hike immediately. By the time we reached the bottom the police were closing off the trailhead parkinglot and it stayed closed the rest of the day. Apparently this is a common occurrence and multiple people fall off the top of the cliff each year, either from slippery rocks after a rain or just taking a selfie and not paying attention. There's no surviving a 2,000 ft fall into the Lysefjord waters below. This fjord is spectacular and the hike is well worth it on a sunny day but please please be careful!!!!
Whether you are an avid hiker or mildly athletic person, this climb of Pulpit rock is a must-have on any visit to Stavanger or the surrounding areas. Even if you aren't the most fit person, it's still doable, just at a slower pace. On my visit we saw people of all ages and abilities, even dogs making this hike. The path is clearly labeled and the inclines have steps made out of rocks to add ease to the climb. The views were astonishing, I've never seen anything as beautiful and majestic as this fjord. It's hard to captures in pictures. They are more and more amazing as you reach the top. Make sure to start the hike early, this place is very popular and crowds fill up this place beginning after 9am. Some parts of the path are narrow, so it increases the difficulty.
If you are in poor physical condition, do not attempt this hike. Now to the fun stuff. At approximately 8 kms or 5 miles, this round trip hike is a lot of fun and a decent challenge. There are some areas of extreme inclines (about 38 degrees). There are various types of terrain (paved, dirt, loose rocks, big rocks...) and you really want to wear comfortable shoes to do this hike (yes, you will see some people wearing really poor choice in shoes). If you are coming from Stavenger, you can hop on the ferry to Tau and pay on the ferry. Once you arrive, there are two bus lines waiting to take you the parking lot of Preikstolen to hike up to Pulpit Rock. And yes, they do take credit cards on the ferry and the bus. Another option is you can take a cab if there are four of you. It's the same price (or slightly less) and you have the comfort of a car. If you want, you can call this taxi company from the ferry +47 51745420 and someone will be there to take you to the Preikstolen (about 590 NOK - pretty much the same as the bus). Your hike will take you through wooded areas, open fields, big rock areas, next to a pond and then you get towards the top. Once you get to the last 500 meters, you can begin to see the majesty of the fjords that Pulpit Rock soars above (remember, this rock is taller than the Sear's Tower in Chicago - sorry it will never be the Willis Tower to me). It took us 100 minutes to hike to the top and 90 minutes to hike down. Our slowest person in the group is in okay condition and she took her time hiking up. But it will take effort to get to the top, but it is soooo worth it!
AKA pulpit rock for the tourists. Parking cost a whopping 200 NOK here so it's definitely not cheap. I went extremely early to try to catch the sunrise, but nature didn't cooperate that day. Another huge plus is being able to experience it all for yourself. The crowds can get crazy here in high season and having it empty was truly wonderful.
Wow! I loved hiking Preikestolen. A lot of the reviews you read online say that the route is pretty dangerous to hike due to weather changes, however if you're here in the middle of July, it is usually perfect. I hiked to the top in about 1 hr 15 minutes, with no issues along the way. If you are with small children, I would not take them on this hike due to the uneven surfaces throughout. There are also areas along the hike that do not have fences. Please be mindful, as this is a natural wonder as well!
***Review #2700*** Woot Woot!! I made it to my 2700th Yelp Review, and I made the hike up to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) in Norway!!!! On our most recent trip to Norway, my wife and I were hoping to complete three major hikes. This was the second one we completed on the trip. To tell you the truth, it was a bit anti-climactic compared to our hike of Trolltunga two days prior. We were both still sore from our Trolltunga hike, but we decided to hike Preikestolen because the weather forecast was great only for that day. To wait another day would be to wait for the storm to arrive. We stayed at the hotel lodge located by the trailhead. Great starting point, and we beat the busloads of folks arriving from Stavanger. The hike is approximately a little over 6 km (4 miles) roundtrip. The elevation gain on the hike is about 604 meters (1982 feet). I consider it an easy hike for any reasonably fit person. Even with our sore legs and knees, it still just took us 90 minutes to hike up, and 90 minutes to hike down. The views at the top of Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) are truly BREATHTAKING!! We spent at least 3 hours at the top taking photos, eating our snacks, people watching, and admiring the spectacular views of the Lysefjorden. If you are afraid of heights, then you may find the hike difficult. Some areas of the trail are narrow. With the crowds of people, try to be more careful than normal. Plenty of kids did the hike with their parents. Also saw quite a few senior citizens. Make sure to wear the proper hiking shoes, dress in layers, bring lots of water, and some snacks. If you got all that, then you should be just fine. Have fun at Preikestolen and savor your time here! It is one awesome and rewarding journey!!
Great hike, great views! The path is clearly marked with red T's so you know you're going the right way, and the path is paved with stones and stairs. The hike isn't too hard, should take around 3-4 hours roundtrip. The view at the top is amazing though! You can see Lysefjord and the actually flat Pulpit Rock. Definitely do this is you're in the area. To get here from downtown Stavanger, take a ferry to Tau and then a bus to Preikestolen. Then hike! Be careful if you do this in the rain though, it may get slippery. Bring water too, as it slopes up at some parts.
About Preikestolen Formed 10,000 years ago by the physical fortitude of a glacier minding it's own business, Pulpit Rock is a 25x25m flat shelf located in Rogaland County. It stands just about 604m above the Lysefjorden. About the hike It's only roughly 3.8km from the trailhead to Pulpit Rock with a net vertical ascent of ~334m. This doesn't sound like much, but the trail ripples up and down quite a bit so it's slightly misleading to just look at the 334 number. Overall, it's a well marked trail (follow the red "T") and whether it's a tough hike depends on the weather conditions. There was still snow and ice in the latter part of the trail when I went. I'm not a big fan of hiking in snow and ice - mostly because I'm always thinking I'm going to slip and slide. And of course that's what happened. When I was returning from Pulpit Rock I took the "Hill" path, which was mostly still covered in snow and ice, a fact I discovered as I slowly meandered my way out. I lost count the number of times I heard the unforgettable sound of ice slowly cracking beneath my feet, followed by a few brief expletives. The Hill trail rejoined the main path at kilometer 3 (or technically that's where it starts off). In total it was about 2 hours up and 2 hours down. When I went Early April 2016. I kicked off from the trailhead at 8:30, which meant fewer people at the top once I got there. There was a constant stream of hikers on their way as I was returning so I can only imagine how crowded it was later in the day. Weather that day Temperature: Min -2.8°C Average 2.8°C Max 9.2°C. Clear blue skies, little wind. No precipitation. How I got there A short 80 minute flight from London to Stavanger. From the airport I took the flybussen to get into the city (180 NOK RT). The bus stop is just to the right of the exit. In Stavanger, I hopped on the 30 minute ferry to Tau (52 NOK one way) followed by a ~25 minute bus ride to the trailhead (175 NOK RT). Both bus and ferry accept cash and credit card (sorry, no Amex). Where I stayed Airbnb Have fun!
Went to see the rock the easy way, on a boat trip. Better view of the rock itself but not the spectacular views you must get from being up on top of it. We were very lucky with the weather, a bit of mist around the rock and the sun came out while we were there. Some other great sights to see and a boat trip is the quickest and easiest way to pack them in. The waterfall just a bit further on is worth a trip and 'Vagabonds' Cove was also interesting.
Indeed the best memory for us from our cruise through Norway. Preikekstolen (Pulpit Rock) is well known for the majestic, breath-taking views of the Lysefjord. I totally agree. This is an experience of a lifetime. Our ship docked at Stavanger, and there was no doubt in our minds this was the port excursion we wanted to do the most. We were forewarned that it is challenging, and not for the weak or terribly out-of-shape traveler. We figured, with two fit teenagers and two pretty fit adults, we can do this no problem. I mean, there were 300 people signed up for this adventure, and I'm "sure" we were among the "fitter half"? It was surprisingly challenging for us all, but not so bad we couldn't finish. Our guide said our ship was a bit late arriving, so the ferry out to the trail head would be later. We were informed the first 30 minutes would be the toughest, and they were right! 10 minutes into the hike my 19 year old said "Mom, why are we doing this again?" I said "Keep going, you'll thank me when we get to the top". We only had 2 hours to make it to the summit, because it would be a 2 hour hike back. He gave us only 4 hours to finish this, and if we weren't back, they would leave us, and our ship would sail off without us. So off we went, determined to get to the summit. He said, "Once the clock hits 12:15, no matter where you are, turn around!! Thank God we were already at the summit, and finished our lunches and took our pictures by the time 12:15 hit. This hike wasn't easy. You'll be challenged. You'll be wondering when you'll ever get to the top. But keep going...it is an experience of a lifetime. I would suggest very good hiking shoes, lots of water, dress in layers (we were constantly peeling off or putting on more layers the whole time), bring a light snack for the top. If you have knee issues, coming down is VERY challenging. Trekking poles would be useful if you've got them.
If you ever find yourself near Stavenger, Norway, you should A) stay at the Clarion -best breakfast I've ever had at a hotel, B) get your ass atop Pulpit Rock! Most of the travel/review sites have this listed as a "moderate skill" hike. As an out of shape USAmerican, this probably qualifies as difficult/extreme. Yes, while only like 4 miles, you are ascending the height of 2x the Empire State Building. I thought my legs would be the first to go, but whenever we stopped on the way up, it was for cardio/breathing breaks. The whole way is laid with Mis-matched stones that you have to negotiate individually. Some flat, some angled. Some higher, some not. I honestly think that the use of different muscles to balance on the trail up helps fight the fatigue vs. if you were just climbing a staircase for 604 meters. Another FYI, it was much harder climbing down than up. Seems weird, but true. Leaning back the whole way down did a number on my hips and knees. So it took an out-of-shaper 2 hours up(stopping for pix a lot) and about 1.5 down. I recommend getting there early, as it just gets busier during the day. LOTS of people going up as we were going down ~4PM/16. That was all the hike review. The views? Duh, look at the pictures. We had some clouds roll in while we were there, but it was still just as terrifying. I've since told people at work, "you know, you've seen those pictures of people on the edge of a cliff over a fjord and they are jumping in the air or dangling their feet, and you think, 'there's NO WAY IN HELL I would ever do that!!' Yeah, that's what we did." And I'd recommend it, even tough I dry heave at some of these pics!!!
11 months ago
Taking the day trip from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock was the highlight of our trip while cruising through Norway. We took the Boreal bus tour that takes you directly to the trail base ant takes about 50 minutes each way. The trail is well maintained and offers beautiful views of the mountains and Fjiords around the area. It took us about 4 hours to hike round trip with some breaks in between but not a lot of extra time for a picnic or longer breaks. It gets a little crowded on the top and there is a huge line for the iconic top of the rock photo, but it was very organized . Cannot recommend it enough! read more
We stopped in Stavanger as part of a cruise and decided to venture out of the city to Pulpit Rock. We took a bus from Stavanger (booked in advance) to the Pulpit Rock trailhead, about a 1 hour drive. The hike was about 3 hours round trip, mostly uphill on the way there and downhill on the way back. The views at the top of the trail are spectacular. I highly recommend visiting here and doing the hike if you're able to - it's a beautiful spot to visit. read more
Prepare before you go we hiked in late October we were on the trail at 7:30 AM right before the sun came up. Definitely have hiking shoes or boots. Make sure you have plenty of water and some food. Some spots were slippery towards the top, wind gusts were up to 20mph ! A sea of people from cruise ships arrived that's why I would go early to avoid that nonsense. Know your body there are several hills on a incline. Locals I met think this hike is easy. I say it's depends on fitness levels. No picture is worth getting injured. This hike kicked my ass I'm in average shape. You can mail postcards and buy stamps here after you finished your hike. You pay for parking when you get ready to leave. Keep receipt to scan to get out onto road. They had a water bottle filling station by bathrooms. Saw little to no wildlife on the hike. The only staff I encountered were super helpful offering to take my 14 post cards to the post office. Everyone on the trail was incredibly friendly, saw people of all ages. read more
2 years ago
The trail is about 45 mins outside Stavanger and parking at the trailhead was expensive (200 kroner or $18 usd as of early June 2024). Norwegian locals call this hike "easy" but for the rest of us it's a solid "moderate". Gets very steep at times and the 2000 ft elevation gain will have you breathing heavy to the point you'll stop and pretend to take a picture while desperately trying to get air into your lungs lol. Before going up to the top be VERY aware of your limits and wear proper grippy hiking shoes! On a sunny clear day you'll reach the top of the fjord in 2 hours or less with zero issues but if there's clouds the weather might close in on you towards the top and it might get too dangerous and too slippery to safely continue. The weather was partly sunny when we started around 9am but within an hour it was a complete white out with heavy fog and rain and strong winds making the exposed rocky areas too slippery for my comfort zone even with good hiking boots and trekking poles. We hung out in a grove of trees for about 20 minutes hoping it was just a Norwegian squall that would pass quickly (it was and it did). We had just started to continue up the trail when a group rattled hikers coming down told us someone near the top of the cliff had slipped off the edge 20 mins prior and fallen 2,000 ft down to the bottom. We ended our hike immediately. By the time we reached the bottom the police were closing off the trailhead parkinglot and it stayed closed the rest of the day. Apparently this is a common occurrence and multiple people fall off the top of the cliff each year, either from slippery rocks after a rain or just taking a selfie and not paying attention. There's no surviving a 2,000 ft fall into the Lysefjord waters below. This fjord is spectacular and the hike is well worth it on a sunny day but please please be careful!!!! read more
Whether you are an avid hiker or mildly athletic person, this climb of Pulpit rock is a must-have on any visit to Stavanger or the surrounding areas. Even if you aren't the most fit person, it's still doable, just at a slower pace. On my visit we saw people of all ages and abilities, even dogs making this hike. The path is clearly labeled and the inclines have steps made out of rocks to add ease to the climb. The views were astonishing, I've never seen anything as beautiful and majestic as this fjord. It's hard to captures in pictures. They are more and more amazing as you reach the top. Make sure to start the hike early, this place is very popular and crowds fill up this place beginning after 9am. Some parts of the path are narrow, so it increases the difficulty. read more
If you are in poor physical condition, do not attempt this hike. Now to the fun stuff. At approximately 8 kms or 5 miles, this round trip hike is a lot of fun and a decent challenge. There are some areas of extreme inclines (about 38 degrees). There are various types of terrain (paved, dirt, loose rocks, big rocks...) and you really want to wear comfortable shoes to do this hike (yes, you will see some people wearing really poor choice in shoes). If you are coming from Stavenger, you can hop on the ferry to Tau and pay on the ferry. Once you arrive, there are two bus lines waiting to take you the parking lot of Preikstolen to hike up to Pulpit Rock. And yes, they do take credit cards on the ferry and the bus. Another option is you can take a cab if there are four of you. It's the same price (or slightly less) and you have the comfort of a car. If you want, you can call this taxi company from the ferry +47 51745420 and someone will be there to take you to the Preikstolen (about 590 NOK - pretty much the same as the bus). Your hike will take you through wooded areas, open fields, big rock areas, next to a pond and then you get towards the top. Once you get to the last 500 meters, you can begin to see the majesty of the fjords that Pulpit Rock soars above (remember, this rock is taller than the Sear's Tower in Chicago - sorry it will never be the Willis Tower to me). It took us 100 minutes to hike to the top and 90 minutes to hike down. Our slowest person in the group is in okay condition and she took her time hiking up. But it will take effort to get to the top, but it is soooo worth it! read more
AKA pulpit rock for the tourists. Parking cost a whopping 200 NOK here so it's definitely not cheap. I went extremely early to try to catch the sunrise, but nature didn't cooperate that day. Another huge plus is being able to experience it all for yourself. The crowds can get crazy here in high season and having it empty was truly wonderful. read more
6 years ago
Wow! I loved hiking Preikestolen. A lot of the reviews you read online say that the route is pretty dangerous to hike due to weather changes, however if you're here in the middle of July, it is usually perfect. I hiked to the top in about 1 hr 15 minutes, with no issues along the way. If you are with small children, I would not take them on this hike due to the uneven surfaces throughout. There are also areas along the hike that do not have fences. Please be mindful, as this is a natural wonder as well! read more
7 years ago
Pulpit rock is the best thing about Norway! Sooooooo easy. JK It's actually a very hard hike. But worth it. Love love love Norway and this rock. read more
9 years ago
***Review #2700*** Woot Woot!! I made it to my 2700th Yelp Review, and I made the hike up to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) in Norway!!!! On our most recent trip to Norway, my wife and I were hoping to complete three major hikes. This was the second one we completed on the trip. To tell you the truth, it was a bit anti-climactic compared to our hike of Trolltunga two days prior. We were both still sore from our Trolltunga hike, but we decided to hike Preikestolen because the weather forecast was great only for that day. To wait another day would be to wait for the storm to arrive. We stayed at the hotel lodge located by the trailhead. Great starting point, and we beat the busloads of folks arriving from Stavanger. The hike is approximately a little over 6 km (4 miles) roundtrip. The elevation gain on the hike is about 604 meters (1982 feet). I consider it an easy hike for any reasonably fit person. Even with our sore legs and knees, it still just took us 90 minutes to hike up, and 90 minutes to hike down. The views at the top of Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) are truly BREATHTAKING!! We spent at least 3 hours at the top taking photos, eating our snacks, people watching, and admiring the spectacular views of the Lysefjorden. If you are afraid of heights, then you may find the hike difficult. Some areas of the trail are narrow. With the crowds of people, try to be more careful than normal. Plenty of kids did the hike with their parents. Also saw quite a few senior citizens. Make sure to wear the proper hiking shoes, dress in layers, bring lots of water, and some snacks. If you got all that, then you should be just fine. Have fun at Preikestolen and savor your time here! It is one awesome and rewarding journey!! read more
Great hike, great views! The path is clearly marked with red T's so you know you're going the right way, and the path is paved with stones and stairs. The hike isn't too hard, should take around 3-4 hours roundtrip. The view at the top is amazing though! You can see Lysefjord and the actually flat Pulpit Rock. Definitely do this is you're in the area. To get here from downtown Stavanger, take a ferry to Tau and then a bus to Preikestolen. Then hike! Be careful if you do this in the rain though, it may get slippery. Bring water too, as it slopes up at some parts. read more
About Preikestolen Formed 10,000 years ago by the physical fortitude of a glacier minding it's own business, Pulpit Rock is a 25x25m flat shelf located in Rogaland County. It stands just about 604m above the Lysefjorden. About the hike It's only roughly 3.8km from the trailhead to Pulpit Rock with a net vertical ascent of ~334m. This doesn't sound like much, but the trail ripples up and down quite a bit so it's slightly misleading to just look at the 334 number. Overall, it's a well marked trail (follow the red "T") and whether it's a tough hike depends on the weather conditions. There was still snow and ice in the latter part of the trail when I went. I'm not a big fan of hiking in snow and ice - mostly because I'm always thinking I'm going to slip and slide. And of course that's what happened. When I was returning from Pulpit Rock I took the "Hill" path, which was mostly still covered in snow and ice, a fact I discovered as I slowly meandered my way out. I lost count the number of times I heard the unforgettable sound of ice slowly cracking beneath my feet, followed by a few brief expletives. The Hill trail rejoined the main path at kilometer 3 (or technically that's where it starts off). In total it was about 2 hours up and 2 hours down. When I went Early April 2016. I kicked off from the trailhead at 8:30, which meant fewer people at the top once I got there. There was a constant stream of hikers on their way as I was returning so I can only imagine how crowded it was later in the day. Weather that day Temperature: Min -2.8°C Average 2.8°C Max 9.2°C. Clear blue skies, little wind. No precipitation. How I got there A short 80 minute flight from London to Stavanger. From the airport I took the flybussen to get into the city (180 NOK RT). The bus stop is just to the right of the exit. In Stavanger, I hopped on the 30 minute ferry to Tau (52 NOK one way) followed by a ~25 minute bus ride to the trailhead (175 NOK RT). Both bus and ferry accept cash and credit card (sorry, no Amex). Where I stayed Airbnb Have fun! read more
13 years ago
Went to see the rock the easy way, on a boat trip. Better view of the rock itself but not the spectacular views you must get from being up on top of it. We were very lucky with the weather, a bit of mist around the rock and the sun came out while we were there. Some other great sights to see and a boat trip is the quickest and easiest way to pack them in. The waterfall just a bit further on is worth a trip and 'Vagabonds' Cove was also interesting. read more
9 years ago
Indeed the best memory for us from our cruise through Norway. Preikekstolen (Pulpit Rock) is well known for the majestic, breath-taking views of the Lysefjord. I totally agree. This is an experience of a lifetime. Our ship docked at Stavanger, and there was no doubt in our minds this was the port excursion we wanted to do the most. We were forewarned that it is challenging, and not for the weak or terribly out-of-shape traveler. We figured, with two fit teenagers and two pretty fit adults, we can do this no problem. I mean, there were 300 people signed up for this adventure, and I'm "sure" we were among the "fitter half"? It was surprisingly challenging for us all, but not so bad we couldn't finish. Our guide said our ship was a bit late arriving, so the ferry out to the trail head would be later. We were informed the first 30 minutes would be the toughest, and they were right! 10 minutes into the hike my 19 year old said "Mom, why are we doing this again?" I said "Keep going, you'll thank me when we get to the top". We only had 2 hours to make it to the summit, because it would be a 2 hour hike back. He gave us only 4 hours to finish this, and if we weren't back, they would leave us, and our ship would sail off without us. So off we went, determined to get to the summit. He said, "Once the clock hits 12:15, no matter where you are, turn around!! Thank God we were already at the summit, and finished our lunches and took our pictures by the time 12:15 hit. This hike wasn't easy. You'll be challenged. You'll be wondering when you'll ever get to the top. But keep going...it is an experience of a lifetime. I would suggest very good hiking shoes, lots of water, dress in layers (we were constantly peeling off or putting on more layers the whole time), bring a light snack for the top. If you have knee issues, coming down is VERY challenging. Trekking poles would be useful if you've got them. read more
If you ever find yourself near Stavenger, Norway, you should A) stay at the Clarion -best breakfast I've ever had at a hotel, B) get your ass atop Pulpit Rock! Most of the travel/review sites have this listed as a "moderate skill" hike. As an out of shape USAmerican, this probably qualifies as difficult/extreme. Yes, while only like 4 miles, you are ascending the height of 2x the Empire State Building. I thought my legs would be the first to go, but whenever we stopped on the way up, it was for cardio/breathing breaks. The whole way is laid with Mis-matched stones that you have to negotiate individually. Some flat, some angled. Some higher, some not. I honestly think that the use of different muscles to balance on the trail up helps fight the fatigue vs. if you were just climbing a staircase for 604 meters. Another FYI, it was much harder climbing down than up. Seems weird, but true. Leaning back the whole way down did a number on my hips and knees. So it took an out-of-shaper 2 hours up(stopping for pix a lot) and about 1.5 down. I recommend getting there early, as it just gets busier during the day. LOTS of people going up as we were going down ~4PM/16. That was all the hike review. The views? Duh, look at the pictures. We had some clouds roll in while we were there, but it was still just as terrifying. I've since told people at work, "you know, you've seen those pictures of people on the edge of a cliff over a fjord and they are jumping in the air or dangling their feet, and you think, 'there's NO WAY IN HELL I would ever do that!!' Yeah, that's what we did." And I'd recommend it, even tough I dry heave at some of these pics!!! read more
8 years ago
Great hike! It was completely foggy when I went, which actually made it really interesting because it's just a cliff and you couldn't see anything beyond that! read more
8 years ago
ONE of the best hiking place in Norway, stavanger, I'm glad we made it to the top even though it was windy.. I'm so in love with this place.. can't wait to see what kind of movie Tom cruise going make over there.. read more
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I had read about Pulpit Rock before traveling to Norway but that really didn't prepare me for the hike. It is long. And steep. And rocky. But so worth it if you manage to make it to the top. The views are to die for (be careful of stepping too close to the edge when posing for photos!) and there is a lot of pride in finishing such a trek. My friend and I went near the end of October. It was very rocky and steep but not that bad going up. Be aware that there is nothing to make it easy on the hiker; only one short area with a safety chain and the rest is up to you to be careful. The signs are not plentiful but every now and then you will see a red T marking the trail. It was pretty crowded with tourists when we went so we never felt alone or nervous that we were lost. It took about 2 hours to get to the top. Amazing views of the fjord and other mountains. Just a beautiful area to be in. I would say the trek down is much harder than going up as so much of the trail is slippery rocks with nothing but other rocks to hold on to. I hurt my ankle but not badly enough to stop the descent. A tourist was air lifted via helicopter after she got hurt. Going down, my friend and I heard shouts asking for help. We investigated and two tourists from Brazil had strayed from the path and been lost for hours! We helped guide them down. I would say the whole trip took over 6 hours. We went very slowly down because by that point the rocks were so slippery that it felt treacherous and I was very scared of slipping and hurting myself. I would suggest you pack sensible clothes, good hiking shoes are a must, and take food along with you. The sense of pride in having done the hike is a great feeling and local Norwegian friends were legitimately impressed that we went and did it so it's not an easy journey at all! read more
9 years ago
Wow, what an experience!! This was an extremely beautiful hike that I would highly recommend! We were staying in Stavanger and drove, which was really easy. It took us about 45 minutes to get there, including the Stavanger-Tau ferry and then parking was 200 NOK. Round trip the hike took four of us about 4.5 hours, including waiting in line at the top for a photo and eating some lunch we packed with the picturesque views for about 45 minutes. We went on a day with pretty good weather and it was quite busy, so I would recommend going as early as possible. We are a pretty fit group of 27-28 year old girls and there were some parts of the hike that were a bit challenging and steep, but definitely manageable. We were wearing athletic shoes and were fine, but hiking shoes probably would've been better, as there were some slippery spots. We felt a little stiff the next morning but weren't overly sore. Words can't describe how spectacular the views were though, and pictures do not do it justice. The scenery is breathtaking throughout the entire hike. Two in our group even did some zip lining on our way down and they loved the experience. We are so glad we had the opportunity to do this hike and if you're ever in Norway, this should be on your agenda!! read more
12 years ago
First, this is the most amazing thing we did in Norway, and Norway was pretty awesome. I will also start by saying we are a couple in our early 30s, who are relatively active and who were in a rush to catch a 4:30pm flight out of SOLA that same day- and we made it! We took the first ferry in the morning out- be sure not to buy your return bus/ferry back, because then you are locked with that company (and there are at least 2 bus companies that bring you back/forth). The timing on the tide brochure is incorrect for the time back. We took the 12:30 bus back and didn't get to the ferry in tau until 13:20, which means we didn't get back to Stavanger until about 13:50, which is not what the Tide brochure says. The hike up was 1 hour and 15 minutes for us. We stayed 30 minutes at the top and would have loved to stay longer to enjoy the view (for hours because it's so amazing) if we had more time. It took us 1 hour 15 minutes to come down as well. We loved this hike up and down pulpit rock. My husband wore converse shoes and I had on puma running shoes (did not want to pack our heavy hiking boots as we were traveling light this trip). Although we did slide a little on smooth rocks once or twice, it was very do-able to make it up and down safely and we are happy we did not miss seeing pulpit rock due to shoes! The toughest parts are basically where you are hiking up and down very large rock stairs. The hike has good signage and the "rock trails" seem very well constructed. The views during the hike and at the top are beautiful and I would definitely recommend this adventure! read more
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