Stavanger: Winter Hike to Preikestolen Pulpit Rock
- Join a guided winter hike to Preikestolen, Pulpit Rock, rising 604 metres above the Lysefjord
- Enjoy a full-day adventure with pick-up & drop-off included on this moderately challenging hike
- Pick-up/drop-off from your accommodation in Stavanger, guided hike and storytelling included
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Overview
Grab the chance to beat the crowds and enjoy Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) during Norway’s off-season. This tour includes a nice post-hike lunch!
What's included?
Pick-up/drop-off from Stavanger
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
40-minute drive to Preikestolen Basecamp
Safety briefing and hiking tips
Guidance, gear and storytelling
Hot beverages & snack is included
What to expect?
Join us on a unique experience on which few people take the opportunity to embark. Cold weather and snowy terrain may seem challenging and intimidating, but our guide provides the safety needed to enjoy the amazing winter landscape of fjord-Norway. The low number of visitors in these low-season months also means that we get the famous Preikestolen more or less to ourselves.
The day starts with being picked up by our guide from one of several designated locations in Stavanger. After a 40-minute drive, we arrive at the start of the trail (where restrooms are available). Here the guide will provide information about the trail, expected conditions, and useful tips for good hiking. When everyone is ready, the hike begins. If conditions allow it, the guide can take you to hidden spots along the way. The pace allows for time to adjust clothes and equipment, time to rest and enjoy snacks, and for taking pictures along the way.
After approximately 2.5 hours of hiking, we will arrive at Preikestolen, 604 meters right above the legendary Lysefjorden. The sheer cliff face overlooks the fjord, and the panoramic view before us makes for a fantastic reward after all the work it took to get there.
When we have enjoyed the scenery and relaxed for a while, we head back down. It normally takes about 2 hours to get back down to the parking area. Exhausted but satisfied, we get back in the car.
We head off to the Villa Rosehagen, where a nice warm meal awaits! After a long day of hiking, it’s good to sit down and enjoy each other’s company over tasty soup (please let us know of any dietary restrictions). We finish our meal, and head back to Stavanger.
Because of the presence of snow and ice, hiking to Preikestolen without a guide during the wintertime (January – March) is not recommended. Our professional guides are trained to safely maneuver through the frozen landscape as well as winter’s rapidly changing weather conditions. They carry with them all necessary navigation, safety, first-aid, and outdoor winter equipment.
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Pick-up: please note your pick-up point when booking, or inform us at help@booknordics.com
What to bring
For a well-prepared hike, make sure to wear proper hiking boots along with two pairs of thick socks for extra comfort and warmth. Choose water-resistant pants and a rain-proof jacket to stay dry in unpredictable weather, and layer with a fleece or woollen sweater for added insulation. Bring a small backpack to carry essentials such as a packed lunch, water, and snacks.