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Where is the Pulpit Rock located?
The Pulpit Rock is a magnificent rock formation at the Lysefjord in Norwegian fjord not far from the city Sandnes and Stavanger. The Pulpit Rock, also known by the Norwegian spelling as Preikestolen or Prekestolen, is a nearly flat plateau extending from the mountains and is over 600 meters above sea level with an approximate straight fall down.
How hard is the walk to the Pulpit rock?
Since The Pulpit Rock is a relatively easy destination to reach with only 1-3 hour walk each way. The relatively well developed trail to the Pulpit Rock with some steep and difficult items, make it as one of the most popular tourist destination in Norway. The relatively short distance to the densely populated cities like Sandnes and Stavanger also contributes to the popularity. But of course, the extreme nature experience is the main reason for the popularity.
Avoid the most busy times of the day!
In recent years there has been an estimated 100 '- 200' visitors annually that take the walk up to the Pulpit Rock. When the season is only valid from April to October because of the winter conditions the rest of the year, and that most people visiting the area in July and August, it goes without saying that hiking trail up to the Pulpit Rock can be characterized by much queue walking this time. We therefore recommend avoid the busiest time at the day and try to take the trip a bit late in the day outside the crowd. You meet some of the problem anyway when you get lots of people on the way down on your recovery to the top. A big problem is this rare but when you experience such amazing natural phenomena for most desirable to avoid the biggest crowds.
Can I Drive to the Pulpit Rock?
Yes, you can drive all the way to "Preikestolhytta", where you start the walk to the Pulpit Rock, by car or motorbike. You need to take a very short tour with the ferry across the fjord but this is not much hassle. It might be some queue to get on the ferry but don't worry if you don't manage the first trip, the ferry will be back in a very short time. You don't need to buy ticket in advanced for the ferry. The only thing that costs anything by visiting the pulpit is the trip to the Preikestolhytta that is the place most people start the walk. It may be necessary to pay for parking if you did not get there otherwise. There are certain possibilities to park along the road by parking a little farther away from the corresponding longer walk. Such parking and any parking fines are taken at your own risk.