Highlights of Norway: Trek Up the Preikestolen

Preikestolen or Pulpit rock, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Norway is one of those experiences that deserves its popularity unlike most famous places. The hanging cliff, one of nature’s many accidents remains so as the rest of the mountain had melted away long ago. The remaining part of the cliff is expected to fall off soon as well, so do not miss your chance to trek those trails before it becomes a part of history

Where to go:

Stavanger is your means to get to the Preikestolen Mountain Lodge which is the starting point of the trek. The best time to visit is in the months of April to October.

What to expect:

Easily a 5-hour trek through difficult terrains. The Tourism department has taken a conscious call not to put rails and fences along the trek to ensure not to tamper with the natural beauty of the trail (Rightfully so, but it only makes the path more treacherous). But when you get to the top, the view of the endless fjords will make everything it took to get there worth it.

My best moment:

My best moment would be the point at which I was not sure if I should climb on further or turn back. The cliff had a turning with hardly any footing and I made the choice to climb up amidst the racing heart, pouring rain and grappled with uncertainty. But I think I made the right choice (Considering I lived to tell the tale)

How to Get There:

The best things in life are not that easy to reach sadly, getting to the start of the trek is equally tedious – For details check out my post on Preikestolen