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Norway's Stavanger | Pulpit Rock: The most stunning cliff in Northern Europe!

| Pulpit Rock: The most stunning cliff in Northern Europe! Hey everyone, today I'm taking you to Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) in Norway, which can be said to be one of the most spectacular hiking destinations in the world! 💙 From the top of the cliff with a vertical drop of more than 600m, you can overlook the entire Lysefjord, and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful! 🌊✨ Standing on the edge of the cliff, it feels like the whole world is at your feet... Do you want to take on the challenge? 🚶‍♂️💪 ⸻ ⛱️ Must-see highlights 📍 🏔️ Stunning cliff: 604m vertical drop • The cliff of Pulpit Rock is almost 90 degrees vertical. Looking down from the edge, you really get the feeling that "the sky is falling"! 😱 (Those with a fear of heights should be cautious!) • The terrain here is very special, forming a natural square rock platform, with an area of about 25×25 meters, like a viewing platform specially carved by nature! 📸✨ 📍 🌊 Unbeatable panoramic fjord: Lysefjord • Overlooking Lysefjord from Pulpit Rock, the blue lake surface of the entire fjord is like a ribbon, winding between the mountains, with a majestic momentum! 💙🏞️ • When the weather is good, the sky and the fjord water surface are connected, and the photos taken are like being in the clouds! ☁️ 📍 🚶‍♂️ Classic hiking route • The whole journey is 8 km, one way takes about 2 hours, and a round trip takes 4–5 hours. It is one of the most classic hiking routes in Norway! 🥾 • Along the way, there are forests, streams, stone steps, steep slopes, and rock steps, with rich changes. The moment you climb to the top, it is definitely worth it! 💪🔥 📍 📸 Classic photo poses • Pose on the edge of the cliff (the brave can try standing on the edge, but safety first! ⚠️) • Cliff sitting photo, with your feet hanging in the 600m high sky, super shocking! 👣 • Leap over Pulpit Rock, jump on the stone platform, and take dynamic blockbusters! 🏃‍♂️ ⸻ 📅 Travel Guide 🕰 Best time to visit: June to September (summer is the best, the weather is stable, and the sunshine hours are long) 🌤 Best time to take pictures: early morning or evening, when there are fewer people and the light is soft, the photos taken are super beautiful! 📸 ⸻ 🚗 Transportation Guide 🚍 Depart from Stavanger • 🚌 Bus + Hike: 1. First take a bus from Stavanger to Preikestolen Fjellstue (about 40 minutes). 2. From the hostel, start the 8 km hike, which takes about 2 hours one way. • 🚗 Self-driving: Stavanger to the Pulpit Rock parking lot is about 40 minutes' drive, and the parking fee is about NOK 200. ⸻ 💗 Other Tips ✔ Wear non-slip hiking shoes. There are many rock steps, which are easy to slip on rainy days! 🥾 ✔ Bring enough water and snacks. There are no supply points on the mountain. You need to be fully prepared for a 4–5 hour hike! 🍫💧 ✔ Safety first! There is no guardrail on the cliff. Do not take dangerous actions on the edge. Be more careful in strong winds! ⚠️ ✔ Try to avoid noon and the peak tourist season. Pulpit Rock is very popular. If you want to take beautiful photos with no one around, it is best to go early in the morning! 🌄 ⸻ 🤔 Is it worth coming? ✅ Do you like hiking challenges? This is one of the most worthwhile cliff hiking routes to conquer in Northern Europe! 🥾🏔️ ✅ Want to take shocking blockbusters? The 600m high-altitude cliff panoramic view is a cover-level beauty with a random shot! 📸✨ ✅ Love nature? Fjords, mountains, and forests are perfectly integrated, and you can feel the magnificent scenery of Norway! 🌿🌊 🌟 Summary: Pulpit Rock is definitely one of the must-see spots for traveling in Norway. Both the hiking experience and the scenery are world-class! Come here and stand on the top of the cliff to feel the shock of nature! 🏔️💙
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Posted: Mar 29, 2025
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