NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsPreikestolen
Norway
Sculpted by a melting glacier 10 000 years ago at the end of the last ice age, Pulpit Rock is one of the most famous cliffs in the world and one of the most iconic sights in all of Norway. Your captain will position your boat for a front-row view to admire its gravity-defying cliff-face and tell you the stories of the rock’s special place in Norwegian history. From its discovery and treacherous first ascent by Thomas Peter Randulf over a hundred years ago, to its descent by one Henry Cavill by way of Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Fallout.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, curious traveler, to the magnificent Ryfylke region of western Norway, and more specifically, to the precipice of one of the natural world's most spectacular architectural achievements. You are standing at the threshold…
Listen in the app2The Trailhead at Preikestolen Basecamp
Our journey formally commences here at the bustling Preikestolen Basecamp, an area that serves as the vital logistical staging ground for the hundreds of thousands of individuals who tackle this mountain annually. You will…
Listen in the app3The Initial Ascent from Parking Lot P1
As we depart from the vicinity of parking lot P1, the trail immediately asserts its dominance. There is no gentle introduction to the hike to Preikestolen; instead, we are instantly confronted with a rapid and strenuous incline. …
Listen in the app4The First Plateau and the Retrospective View
Having conquered the initial grueling ascent, we emerge onto the blessed relief of the first plateau. The sudden leveling of the terrain provides a much needed opportunity to catch our breath and allow our soaring heart rates to…
Listen in the app5Crossing the Krogabekkmyra Swamp
Continuing along our carefully charted route, the firm, rocky ground suddenly transitions into a distinctly different ecological zone. We have arrived at Krogabekkmyra, a high altitude marshland or swamp. …
Listen in the app6Ascending Neverdalsskaret via the Sherpa Stairs
We now stand at the base of Neverdalsskaret, historically the most arduous and physically demanding section of the entire expedition to Preikestolen. Before the year two thousand and thirteen, ascending this steep, treacherous…
Listen in the app7The Tranquility of the Tjødnane Lakes
Having conquered the grueling Sherpa stairs of Neverdalsskaret, the landscape graciously opens up, presenting us with a remarkably different topographical character. We have arrived at the high alpine sector known as Tjødnane. …
Listen in the app8The Narrowing Gorge and the Cliff Edge Approach
We now enter the thrilling, final phase of our approach. The gentle, rolling landscape of the lakes abruptly ends, and the trail forces us toward the very edge of the mountain. …
Listen in the app9The Preikestolen Plateau
We have arrived. Step forward onto the astonishing architectural marvel that is Preikestolen. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As the chill of the high altitude air eventually permeates our layers, and the visual shock of the Lysefjord has been thoroughly absorbed by our senses, it is time to turn our backs to the precipice and begin the journey home.…
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What is Preikestolen?
Preikestolen is a place in Norway with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Norway |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 58.9864, 6.1884 |
| Last updated |
