Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen
Overview
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9 hours
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This trip will take you on one of Norway’s most popular and spectacular hikes. It is for good reason that this hike has gained its popularity with visitors to Norway and locals alike. Situated only a few hours from Stavanger, Pulpit Rock - or Preikestolen in Norwegian - is a towering cliff-plateau directly suspended over Lysefjorden. To stand (or sit) so close to the edge is probably the moment that hikers look forward to the most, although it is no easy deed. The top offers unobstructed views over the meandering blue fjord that was formed by the glaciers during the last Ice Age, making it a good spot to enjoy a photo session and possibly a light snack.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks
Lunch
What To Expect
After pickup in Stavanger, we'll have a short drive to trail head. Our hiking adventure takes us in beautiful landscape. When reaching Pulpit Rock, we can adore the scenic views from the top.
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Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen
Pickup included
Reviews
365 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best hike ever!
Aaliyah N,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Erle was a fantastic guide. She was passionate and patient with the whole group. She also took amazing pictures of all of us. Such a wonderful hike with a wonderful group and best guide ever. Thank you Erle.
EN nice hiking...
Liselott K,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00EN very nice hiking with EN very good guide. Sometimes demanding hiking but it was worth it when you are up on the cliff
Amazing guided hiking to Pulpit Rock
Lucy F,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Erle was a superb guide! She shared a lot of interesting and useful background information not only regarding the scenic route but also on Norway’s history and culture. It made for a very enriching and enjoyable hike, boosted by a Norwegian hiking favourite — Kvikk Lunsj (the better version of Kit Kat!). Erle also made sure to take note of everyone’s pace and allowed for ample water breaks so that the way up and down was smooth-sailing. Hiking up to Pulpit Rock is incredible, especially when doing it with a group of lovely fellow travellers led by a wonderful guide without worrying about transportation and other logistics. Would highly recommend booking this guided hike for an unforgettable experience!
Great hike to Pulpit Rock with a nice early start avoiding the crowds .
Cathryn W,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great trip to Pulpit Rock. Pick at accommodation right on time given . Very informative tour guide Ola . She was encouraging, patient , kind , did not risk us allowed us our own pace . Very knowledgeable. She showed us many interesting local edible plants. Was good to leave early at 7.00 am which avoided the crowds. Plenty of time given at Pulpit Rock. Ola kindly took many photos for us. Highly recommend this tour .
Amazing guided hike - an unforgettable experience
Hannah B,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an incredible experience. We were picked up from our accommodation in Stavanger by our guide (the wonderful Toa) and driven up to the base of the hike to Pulpit Rock. He chatted comfortably in the way and pointed out areas of interest without being at all intrusive. On arrival he made sure we were prepared (water, waterproofs etc) and then explained the hike, including where the sections of the greatest ascent were. Throughout the hike he was careful to speak to us all and make us feel incredibly safe but excited and motivated. He was very happy for us to take lots of photos and showed us where the best views were, but also watched the weather carefully; when it looked to him that’s was closing in he hurried us along so that we didn’t miss the best views. We were incredibly grateful for this as he was absolutely right and not long after we left the rock, the rain started. That being said; at no point were any of us made to feel that we were rushed or pushed beyond our capabilities. After some time on pulpit rock, he took us up higher for a fabulous view of the rock from above and then back down an alternative route (checking that we were all happy with this) . This alone made the trip woerh every penny; this was so fantastic and we all absolutely loved this. I genuinely cannot recommend this hike or our guide Toa enough. Worth every single penny:
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