Hiking tour to the Pulpit Rock from Stavanger
Pulpit Rock or Preikestolen is a mountain plateau that hangs 604 meters above sea level and the Lysefjord. This is a destination that simply must be experienced.
More information about the tour
Pulpit Rock, or Preikestolen in Norwegian, is the most famous tourist attraction in the Stavanger region. Lonely Planet has also elected the Pulpit Rock as one of the worlds most breathtaking viewing platforms, read more. It towers 604 meters above the Lysefjord. The approximately 25 x 25 meters flat mountain plateau was probably formed by melting frost 10,000 years ago.
On a fantastic hike from the Pulpit cabin you can enjoy the wild and beautiful nature right up to the Pulpit Rock. The terrain is hilly with an altitude difference of 350 m. You will find swimming and picnic areas along the trail. The hike takes approx. 4 hours back and forth. A total distance of approx. 6 km.
Equipment:
We recommend that you bring enough food and drink. Please note that the tour requires hiking shoes and hiking clothing.
Itinerary:
You travel by boat from Fiskepirterminalen in Stavanger to Tau. From Tau, the trip continues by bus to the Pulpit Rock cabin. The bus returns to Tau and Stavanger several times a day. On all online bookings you have a open return journey, so there is no need to decide your return when making the reservation. The bus driver can also inform you about the return hours from the Pult Rock cabin. From Tau, it is the ferry back to Stavanger.
For more information please have a look at our timetable.
A taste of what you may have in store
Follow David Spinx as he takes the trip up to the pulpit Rock.
View map over the area
Vis større kart
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