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Preikestolen, Norway

cover photo by Berna

Location added by Marco Tagliarino

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 9.1 (average on 7 votes)

Coordinates : 58.986202,6.184432 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : The main attraction is the breathtaking landscapes of the beautiful Lysefjord and the mountain ranges that form the backdrop to the latter. The prize you get coming to the plateau of Preikestolen is a wonderful view of the fjord, provided you do not suffer from vertigo! E 'famous for being one of the most spectacular places in Norway!

Recommended equipment : E 'recommended equipment suitable for landscape photography. In Norway it rains a lot so you should acquire equipment resistant to moisture and / or tropical. Given the difficulty of movement, not too heavy equipment advice and a good backpack with two shoulder that can be comfortable to wear. Be careful to have the right equipment hiker: Although the trail is well marked, the walking shoes are highly recommended, as well as a supply of water.

Best months : The climate in Norway, Needless to say, it is very hard especially as winter approaches. It 'not recommended to visit during the winter months and in a good part of the fall / spring.

How to get there : The Preikestolen (literally "pulpit rock") is perhaps the most famous attraction in Stavanger, despite being about an hour away from the city. To get there you have to take the ferry from Stavanger to Tau (an hour, about 35 for a passenger Nok Nok and about 120 for car + driver) and then the bus to Preikestolen (about 50 Nok) or by car, follow the road 13 in the direction of Sandnes and follow the signs to the Preikestolen. Once at the car park (cost 100 Nok), about 270 meters above sea level, begin the path to the top of the rock terrace? and then LEGS SHOULDER!

Visits : Access is free (except for parking and any public transport). The length of the path is not great, about 7.6 km / r, but the conformity of the trail, the steepness of some points and the presence of rocks mean that it takes about two hours to reach the summit, 600 meters height, after dealing with a vertical drop of 330 meters. Along the trail there are several picnic areas. Be careful because there are no sources of drinking water!

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