The Prekestulen Plateau is a flat top of square-shaped giant rock, towering above the Lysefjord at an altitude of 604 m. It has the appearance of a church pulpit. church pulpit, hence the name "Preacher's pulpit".
The plateau offers breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. This amazing place is one of the most famous and popular natural natural attractions in Norway. The cliff can be reached from the city of Stavanger Stavanger by ferry and car, taking about an hour.
The steep path leading to the summit is very difficult for inexperienced travellers because of the numerous ascents and descents. The ascent takes approximately 2 hours. For 8 kilometres, you can observe the changing vegetation belts, from dense forests at the foot of the peak to highland forests at the top. from dense forests at the foot to high-mountain mosses and lichens. scenic resting places where you can picnic and swim. Tourists, who find it physically difficult to climb also have the opportunity to admire the the majestic cliff that overhangs the fjord by travelling along the fjord on an excursion. travelling along the fjord on an excursion boat.
During the summer, the tourist centre at the foot of the cliff offers travellers accommodation with a paid car park. travellers accommodation with paid parking, meals and other necessary amenities.
