The pulpit

Posted: November 25, 2023 
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes 

Preikestolen, is undoubtedly one of Norway's most famous mountain hikes. It is a steep cliff that offers a world-renowned, spectacular view of the majestic Lysefjord. This incredible mountain plateau is one of Norway's best travel destinations, with over 300,000 visitors per year.

The walk to the Pulpit leads you to a fantastic vantage point, towering over the beautiful nature below.

Commonly known as the Pulpit, you may also have heard of it as the Pulpit and even the "Preacher's Chair". It is a towering mountain plateau in southern Norway, a steep cliff with a fantastic fjord view.

The Preacher Rock in Norway was first discovered in 1896 by a bank manager who loved to walk in his spare time. The pulpit slowly became a tourist destination as more and more people became familiar with this monolithic beauty.

The pulpit is located in Rogaland county in Strand municipality south of the country. Popular with visitors to Norway's fjord region, hiking the Preikestolen is an unforgettable day trip that many travelers choose to take.

The pulpit is located south of both Bergen and Oslo and can be reached from the nearby city of Stavanger, which is the fourth largest city in Norway.

How high is the pulpit?

The mighty Pulpit Height is over 600 meters and makes this cliff a fantastic vantage point over the Lysefjord. See the flowing water and the majestic, green mountains from an incredible vantage point at the top of Preikestolen.

The pulpit tour reaches a height of just over 500 metres. The path flattens out in the last kilometre, giving you fantastic views of the fjord below.

How long does it take to walk the Preikestolen?

It the eight kilometer long trip until the pulpit takes around four hours. You start at the mountain hut Preikestolen fjellstue, which you can reach by car, bus or boat from Stavanger. Reaching the top of this spectacular cliff in Norway is classified as a moderate level of difficulty, with some steep areas along the route.

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