[2024 Songesand ] Travel Guide for Preikestolen (Updated Oct)

The Pulpit Rock

Preikestolen or Prekestolen is a tourist attraction in the municipality of Strand in Rogaland county, Norway. Preikestolen is a steep cliff which rises 604 metres above Lysefjorden. Atop the cliff, there is an almost flat top of approximately 25 by 25 metres. Preikestolen is located near the Western part of the fjord, and on its North side. Tourism at the site has been increasing in the early 21st century, with between 150,000 and 200,000 visitors in 2012, making it one of the most visited natural tourist attractions in Norway. BASE jumpers often leap from the cliff. Due to its increased popularity, the most used path to the site (an 3.8-kilometre (2.4 mi) long hike) was improved by Nepalese Sherpas in 2013. #hiking

Exploring the Real Norwegian Forest

Jørpeland, a city in Rogaland County, Norway, is known for its numerous hiking trails, with Preikestolen being the most famous. This time, we ventured into the forest of Jørpeland towards Preikestolen, encountering various trees, flowers, and many unique rocks, which brought us immense joy. The mountain path in this forest is not too difficult to walk, but it is definitely necessary to wear sneakers and sportswear.

Ascending to Nature's Majesty: Preikestolen 🇳🇴

#gohiking The hike to Preikestolen in Norway is a breathtaking adventure that rewards every step with awe-inspiring vistas. The 8-kilometer round trip journey takes you through diverse terrain, from dense forests to rocky plateaus. The final destination, the iconic Pulpit Rock, offers a heart-stopping view over Lysefjord, making the effort well worth it. The trail is well-marked and suitable for moderately experienced hikers, with occasional steep climbs adding a touch of challenge. The sense of achievement, combined with the stunning natural beauty, makes this hike an unforgettable experience in the heart of Norway's wilderness. My rating: 4.5 ⭐️ out of 5!

Reaching New Heights: Preikestolen's Majestic Views

#gohiking My hike to Preikestolen was a thrilling adventure! The trail was challenging, but the breathtaking views from the top made it all worth it. At 604m above Lysefjorden, the scenery was simply majestic. I felt like I was on top of the world! Reaching 604m above Lysefjorden, the views were simply stunning. Luck was on our side, as the sky cleared and the sun shone brightly. Preikestolen, you have stolen my heart!

Time is not enough + money is limited, you need to know these when driving in Norway fjords

Types of play, duration of play, average cost (yuan) European multi-country romantic tour▶1 day 300 Norwegian fjords are formed by the mutual biting and swallowing of the sea and land, and the large and small fjords form its unique landscape line, which fascinates tourists from all over the world. But because Norway's terrain is narrow and long, it is difficult for anyone to see all the fjords in a limited time. If you are like us, time and money are limited, but you have a restless heart and want to control the steering wheel to appreciate the fjord style of Norway, then I recommend you to live in Jorpeland (the address of the homestay we found is Tulipanstien 6), there are 5 reasons: 1. The tour of Lysefjord is close at hand, and you can also reach the parking lot of Freiskstolen scenic spot in half an hour by car, which can save you from the trouble of ferry + bus from Stavanger. 2. The fjord scenery on the way to Oslo is changeable and full of surprises, and you will not be aesthetically tired. 3. It is very convenient to visit the old city of Stavanger, half an hour by car, or about an hour by bus if you don't drive. PS: I don't like this overly touristy, noisy, and high-priced city, although its old city seems quite quiet and there are many traces of decoration, but it loses its original taste. 4. The town looks very remote and there are not many people on the road, but in fact there are several supermarkets there, and you can buy daily necessities and food in a few minutes. Free parking, a must for poor travel! Self-driving route: Oanes-Oslo takes the central route. After referring to many strategies and combining our own time and the advice of the homestay landlord, we chose this route and selected "avoid toll stations" in Google Maps to reach Oslo. 7. Play time: 8-10 hours. Because the journey is far and the scenery is diverse, we stop and go, play while walking, plus waiting for the ferry, eating and going to the toilet in the middle, the actual time spent is much more than the navigation estimated time, it is recommended that everyone set off as early as possible in the morning. Highlights along the way: The scenery along the way is as shown in the picture, the sea water, streams, hanging waterfalls, un-melted snow on the top of the mountain, pastoral with traditional Norwegian wooden houses, wooden churches, leisurely crossing the road Little sheep*** It's a step by step, but for the driver, it's a torment because I want to watch the scenery and I have to watch the road at all times. The road conditions are very good, even if it is a free road. Norway has invested a lot of money in the roads for self-driving tours of the fjords, and the road conditions are very good. It's just that some sections have many bends and narrow roads, so driving needs to be careful.

My Top 12 Global Hiking Routes in 2023, Must-Visit in This Lifetime

I have compiled the classic global hiking routes I have walked in 2023, each one is a must-visit in this lifetime, let's see how many you have walked! 1 Norway·Three Great Strange Stones Devil's Tongue Preaching Stone-Mission Impossible filming location Miracle Stone-Brave Stone, the highest peak of the fjord Devil's Tongue-A huge rock hanging 700 meters above sea level Preaching Stone/8km, Miracle Stone/11km, Devil's Tongue/30km 2 Nepal·ABC Hiking in Nepal with Everest at your back, encounter a feast of snow mountains, with the sacred Fish Tail Peak accompanying you all the way Hiking: 60km Season: March-May, September-December 3 Nepal·EBC Known as the route "in the paradise of snow peaks", admire 4 8000-meter-level snow mountains up close Hiking: 130km Season: March-May, September-December 4 Nepal·ACT Circuit Rated as the top of the world's top ten hiking routes by National Geographic Hiking: 100km Season: March-May, September-December 5 Indonesia·Rinjani Volcano Lonely Planet heavily recommends it as a must-visit in this lifetime, a unique sight of a large volcano enclosing a smaller one! Hiking: 28km Season: April-December 6 Japan·Kumano Kodo Cross through the primitive forest of Wakayama, a pilgrimage to cleanse the soul Hiking: 1000km Season: March-May 7 Spain·Way of St. James One of only two global cultural heritage routes, with no fixed starting point, the final destination is Santiago. Southern Route/1000km, Northern Route/800km, French Route/764km, Portuguese Route/610km Season: May-October 8 Italy·Dolomites Known as the backyard left by God in the Alps, a fairy-tale-like beautiful scroll of dolomite snow mountains, alpine grass slopes, Catholic churches, and small towns in the valley Hiking: 150km Season: June-October 9 France Italy Switzerland·TMB Circuit around Mont Blanc National Geographic's most beautiful hiking route in the world, pilgrimage to the Alps, hiking through three countries of Italy, France, and Switzerland Hiking: Essence Section 60km Season: July-September 10 Iceland·Laugavegur Trail Rhyolite mountain range presents a variety of strange colors, matcha cake-like green mysterious canyon Hiking: 55km Season: June-August 11 Peru·Inca Trail One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, crossing the Andes and the Amazon rainforest to reach the "City in the Sky" Machu Picchu Hiking: 43km Season: April-August 12 Chile·Torres del Paine National Park Geographic Magazine rated as "Top Five Most Beautiful on Earth", the world's top outdoor hiking route Hiking: 76km Season: November-March Where do you most want to go hiking in 2024? Leave your New Year's outdoor flag~

Norway 🇳🇴 || Three amazing stones + the most beautiful train journey

Norway's three peculiar stones: Pulpit Rock, Miracle Stone, and Devil's Tongue. Pulpit Rock is the most famous and one of the landmarks of Norway's fjords. It is also the most popular hiking destination among the three stones and relatively easy to reach. Pulpit Rock is located in Lysefjord, 604 meters above sea level, and is actually a rock cliff suspended high above the fjord. 🚞 Fromm Mountain Train A railway that shows the essence of Norway. It is Norway's "most" classic train travel route, rated by Lonely Planet magazine as the "most beautiful train sightseeing route in the world". Newly appointed "Norwegian Fjord Travel Ambassador" Wang Luodan and Wang Yuan have both ridden this sightseeing train. ☘️ This railway connecting Frome and Middletown has a drop of 866 meters and has been under construction for over 20 years, passing through the Ayrland Bay. It is a branch of Norway's longest fjord, Sognefjord. You can enjoy magnificent scenery along the way. Passing through the famous Rjoandefossen waterfall and the famous Shosh waterfall with a drop of 225 meters, it is one of the most famous waterfalls in Norway. ✨

Norway has the reputation of the country of the fjord, with 80% of the world's fjords in Norway and her more famous Milford Sound in New Zealand. Therefore, the fjord has become a world heritage and it is also expected. As a boulder stone of one of the three megaliths, the summit can overlook the Sognefjord, just need to hike for 4-6 hours. The more famous Gaillang Fjord and the Nryfjord are located in the southwest of Norway and can be visited in Norway. It is recommended to experience the fjord scenery slowly and stay in flam or Ai Yulan for one night. Summer is the peak season, the weather is relatively good, and the reflection of the fjord under the blue sky and white clouds is very magnificent. Moreover, there are countless large and small waterfalls on the cliffs, which are very beautiful. There are also small town fishing villages on both sides, and the colored wooden houses are also very cute. Transfer from the country to the capital Oslo, then take a plane or train to Bergen or Stavanger to start your fjord tour!