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#2 of 10 · Things to do in Forsand Municipality Rogaland Western Norway

Preikestolen

Viewpoints ·Forsand
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About

Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock): a 604-metre cliff above Lysefjorden near Jørpeland, with a flat top of about 25 by 25 m.

Why go

  • The flat top of the cliff, about 25 by 25 metres, standing 604 metres above Lysefjorden
  • The hike to the edge: about 3.8 km one way, 330 m of height gain, 1.5–2 hours on foot
  • The boat trip through Lysefjorden, which sails year-round, as another way to reach the cliff
  • The cliff face where Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill hang in the fight scene of Mission: Impossible – Fallout

What you see

  • The fjord below: the cliff drops 604 metres vertically into Lysefjorden.
  • Wide views over the fjord from the flat top, about 25 by 25 metres.
  • The plateaus around the cliff, 600 to 1,000 metres high, in the Ryfylke landscape.
  • Heather, rocks and lakes on the climb of about 350 metres to the cliff.
  • A fault still visible at the base, which separates the cliff from the rest of the mountain.

Best time to visit

  • The best season runs from April to October.
  • Winter walks with snow and ice are not advised.
  • Snow can make the hike to the top impossible in winter.
  • Even in summer it can be cool on the plateaus, which lie 600 to 1,000 metres high.
  • Boat trips sail through the Lysefjorden year-round, as an alternative way to reach the cliff.

Facilities

  • Toilets Looked after by the Stiftelsen Preikestolen foundation, which also handles the parking and path repairs.
  • Parking Car park at Preikestolen Fjellstue, just south of Jørpeland, at the end of the road.

Shorts

History

The glacier carried the blocks away and left the pulpit standing above the fjord.

  1. 10,000 years agoFrozen water split off large blocks as glacier edges reached above the rock; the cliff took its shape.
  2. Around 1900The site became known as a tourist destination, and the name Preikestolen was coined to promote trekking.
  3. 1949A hiking association built the Prekestolhytta cabin.
  4. 1961The cabin got a road link.
  5. 2013Nepalese Sherpas improved the main 3.8 km path with steps and stonework.
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  1. 2016Two climbers first climbed the cliff from the fjord.
  2. 2017–2018Scenes of Mission: Impossible – Fallout were filmed here.
  3. 2020The route of about four kilometres was certified as a national tourist trail.

How to get there

  • 40 minCarAbout 40 minutes by car from Stavanger, about 25 km away, on National Road 13 (Rv13) and the Ryfylke tunnel, to the car park at Preikestolen Fjellstue.
  • 90 minOn footWalk the signposted path from the end of the road at Preikestolhytta to the edge: about 3.8 km one way, 1.5–2 hours.
  • 180 minOn footRound trip from the nearest car park takes about 3–4 hours.

Accessibility

  • Step-free route to the edge The hike is steep in places, and the last stretch has stairs.

Sources: Preikestolen - Wikipedia · Preikestolen - Wikipedia · Preikestolen - Wikipedia · Preikestolen - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026

Where
Forsand Municipality Rogaland Western Norway

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Questions and answers

How long does the hike to Preikestolen take?

The one-way hike to the edge takes 1.5–2 hours over about 3.8 km, with 330 m of height gain. A round trip from the nearest car park takes about 3–4 hours.

How do I get to Preikestolen from Stavanger?

The drive from Stavanger takes about 40 minutes, about 25 km, on National Road 13 and the Ryfylke tunnel, to the car park at Preikestolen Fjellstue. The hike starts at the end of the road at Preikestolhytta.

Can I reach Preikestolen by boat?

Yes. Boat trips sail through Lysefjorden year-round. An alternative path starts at Bratteli, a stop for the tourist ferry.

Is the hike to Preikestolen step-free?

No. Some sections of the hike are steep, and the last stretch has stairs.

Is there parking at Preikestolen?

Yes. A car park sits at Preikestolen Fjellstue, just south of Jørpeland, at the end of the road. The Stiftelsen Preikestolen foundation handles the parking.

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