Where is one of the most famous cliffs in the world
He is also among the most photographed.
At a height of 604 meters over the Lysefjord, opposite the famous Kjerag plateau in the Norwegian municipality Forsand, is one of the most popular natural attractions the country is a giant Pulpit rock.
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Preikestolen is literally translated as “pulpit”, and has a second name Pulpit Rock (“Rock-chair”). And all thanks to its appearance — a flat platform on top, measuring 25 by 25 meters.
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It has an incredible view, and admire them annually attracts more than 200 thousand tourists from all over the world.
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To climb to the top of Preikestolen is not necessary to have special skills, but the trail is sometimes very steep and challenging. The climb to Preikestolen begins approximately at an altitude of 270 meters with “Preikestolhytta Youth Hostel”.
Average to climb to the observation deck, travellers spend two to three hours.
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By the way, to see one of the most famous cliffs in the world, you should hurry. According to the annual measurements, the gap between the mountain and the rock, which now stands at about 25 cm increases. So in the future, Preikestolen may just fall into the sea.
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