Preikestolen
Jørpeland, Norway
A flat rock platform 604 m above the Lysefjord, about four hours there and back on foot.
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is a rock plateau on the Lysefjord near Stavanger. According to Lonely Planet, the 604 m high finger of granite rises above the fjord and was hammered into shape by glacial forces during the last Ice Age.
The hike starts at the Preikestolen Fjellstue mountain lodge. It is about 8 km round trip, which Lonely Planet puts at around four hours and rates as moderate. The path is boulder-strewn, in places steep and boggy, and windy and exposed. There are no fences or barriers at the cliff edge.
The hike is generally doable from May to September, and in winter a guide is required. The place is very popular: to avoid the biggest crowds, come in late spring or early autumn, or stay overnight at Preikestolen Base Camp for an early start.
- Nearest town
- Jørpeland, Norway
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 58.9864, 6.1904
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Preikestolen CampingCampsite6 km from PreikestolenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
- Landa ParkCampsite10 km from PreikestolenTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Wathne CampingCampsite12 km from PreikestolenTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Tysdal CampingCampsite13 km from PreikestolenTentsCaravansMotorhomes
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Vaula GardMotorhome stopover13 km from PreikestolenMotorhomes
- TengesdalsvatnetCampsite17 km from PreikestolenTentsFree
All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Preikestolen?
Preikestolen is in Jørpeland, Norway, at GPS 58.9864, 6.1904. It is about 26 km from Stavanger.
Can you camp near Preikestolen?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hikers nests, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Preikestolen?
Preikestolen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Norway: Kristiansand to Preikestolen and Blossom, waterfalls and fjord walls – by camper from the Hardangerfjord via Preikestolen and the Lysefjord to the Sørlandet coast.
What is there to see near Preikestolen?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gamle Stavanger (26 km), Lindesnes Lighthouse (122 km), Steinsdalsfossen (155 km) and Vemork (163 km).
When is the best time to visit Preikestolen?
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)