Mt Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) in Ryfylke is one of Norway´s National Hiking Trails, and the view towards the Lysefjord is epic. Map to use: Lysefjorden 1:50000.
Mt Preikestolen is a mountain plateau raging 604 meters above the Lysefjord. The four kilometer long hike and 330 meter climb takes about two to three hours one way.
About season and other important information
OFFICIAL HIKE DESCRIPTION – Tour descriptions from fjords.com may be incomplete and inaccurate, errors and omissions may occur. Therefore, it is important to look for updated information from official information sources. You can search for most of the mountain hikes in Norway in the website UT.no. There you will find more accurate hike descriptions with maps, elevation profiles and other useful information. Unfortunately, UT.no has only Norwegian text and does not cover all the hikes on this website. Here is a hike description from UT.no to Preikestolen. Read about your own responsibility and about how to explore the Norwegian nature in a safe way. We recommend using a guide.
GRADING – Medium. ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE – This hike starts at approximately 275 masl (Parking by Preikestolen Mountain Lodge). Highest point at approximately 604 masl (Preikestolen Mountain Plateau).
GUIDE – We recommend you to join a Guided Tour to Preikestolen.
SEASON – Mid June to mid September, these are approximate dates that depends on the weather, temperature and the amount of snow in the mountains.
SAFETY IN THE MOUNTAINS – You should follow the Norwegian Mountain Code when hiking in Norway. It can change from summer and sunny weather to winter and frost in minutes! Always check the Weather Forecast before you go hiking. For safety reasons it is recommended to avoid hiking in Thunderstorms, in fog, in bad weather and when it is snow and ice on the trail and in the mountain! Always bring good clothes and hiking shoes. And have enough food and water in your rucksack.
NOTE – This hike is not suitable for children! There are several steep, narrow and exposed sections on this hike, especially just before and on Preikestolen itself.
Below you can see a 360 panorama from Preikestolen and the Lysefjord. At the bottom of the panorama, you will find navigation buttons that allow you to “travel” around and focus on places you want to take a closer look at. Some panoramas allow you to “jump” to other locations. The 360 panoramic pictures are provided by 360 Aircam by Arild Solberg.
Mt Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock)
The hike to Mt Preikestolen starts from Preikestolen Mountain Lodge and there is a marked trail to the summit.
The four kilometer long hike and 330 meter climb takes about two to three hours one way.
Read about the hike to Mt Preikestolen at the Preikestolen 365 website. This is the official website for Mt Preikestolen, and there you can find great information about the hike,, how to get there and other useful tips.
Mt Preikestolen is a popular goal for both Norwegians and foreign tourists. In the high season, it can be crowded on the flat plateau that measures only 25 times 25 meters and with three of the edges going vertically straight down into the Lysefjord.
The hike back from Preikestolen is on the same scenic trail as you came.
NOTE – Be careful not to go near the edges of the vertical cliffs!
Lysefjord and Rogaland – What to See and Do
From island kingdom and the flat coastal area on Jæren to deep fjords and high mountains. Rogaland with Stavanger, Jæren, Dalane, Ryfylke and the Lysefjord are known for the mountain formations Kjerag and Preikestolen, Swords in Rock, Solastranden Beach and Flor & Fjære. Flørli is popular for its 4444 steps right up the mountain, the longest wooden stairway in the world. The Lysefjord is 42 kilometers long and is located in the county of Rogaland which is a great starting point for experiencing Ryfylke, Jæren and other areas of Rogaland.
Edge of Norway
Edge of Norway is the official destination company for the Rogaland, Stavanger and Lysefjord Area.
Hotels and Accommodation by Preikestolen and the Lysefjord
Preikestolen BASE Camp – Accommodation
Preikestolen – Useful Links
The official website of Mt Preikestolen Preikestolen 365.
Start of the hike to Preikestolen: Preikestolen Base Camp.