{"id":7365,"date":"2017-08-08T05:42:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T05:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=7365"},"modified":"2019-05-22T07:11:19","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T21:11:19","slug":"preikestolen-norway-%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b4-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=7365","title":{"rendered":"Preikestolen, Norway 2017 \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b>Travelled: 134 kilometres from Sinnes to Preikestolen in the southwestern fjordlands.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Visited: Travelled the \u00d8vslab\u00f8dalem (45 tollway NOK85), Ferry to Oanes (NOK112) and Preikestolen (parking NOK200)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Stayed: Small parking area 4 kilometres from Preikestolen, free no services. <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QcKybsk8DJ1ki3Ky7\">N58.99969 E06.10301<\/a> (thanks Bluey)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Our little layby near Sinnes provided a good nights sleep as well as a great view. &nbsp;But the sheep are up early wandering about, their bells ringing close by so a sleep in not looking good, so we should hit the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Sinnes_5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Bit of sun in the morning, something you don&#8217;t see every morning.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tronstad_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Norway is one picture opportunity after another. &nbsp;The small farm buildings are nearly all painted a rusty red and there always seems to be a waterfall in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tronstad_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>As we slowly descend toward Byrkjedal the country changes again. &nbsp;Then we find a diversion is in place as the tunnel at Birdal is closed.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tronstad_4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Its a long diversion adding about 20 kilometres to the trip to Lauvvik. &nbsp;The road is narrow and the rain continues.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Oanes_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The Lauvvik to Oanes ferry. &nbsp;We have a bit of a dispute with the ticket seller but eventually get the 6 metre price. &nbsp;As I thought he didn&#8217;t want to go out in the rain and measure it.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Our original plan was to find a spot for the night and do the walk to Preikestolen early tomorrow, but the weather has broken. &nbsp;With the sun shinning, we contemplate the option of doing it this afternoon. &nbsp;So we have lunch, then walk over to the info office. &nbsp;There is plenty of parking in the top carpark and only a couple of buses parked here. &nbsp;The fellow tells us there is only about half the normal numbers here because of the heavy rain this morning. &nbsp;If our week in Norway has taught us anything, its use the good weather when you can. &nbsp;So we get ready and start the walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pulpit_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Once we roll off the ferry it stops raining and the weather clears.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pulpit_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>As this picture indicates, the walk up to Preikestolen is hard. &nbsp;The information board suggest allowing 2-2.5 hours for the walk up.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pulpit_3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Another spot the Hymer photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pulpit_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"1100\"\/><figcaption>Here we are about an hour later. The walk is only about 4 kilometres, but there are 4 serious uphill sections. The rough stone steps are high and uneven but with the sticks to help, we keep a good pace.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pulpit_7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>As we get closer Lysefjord opens up below and you start to see what all the fuss is about.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pulpit_9.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The view up the Lysefjord, a passenger ferry below, full of Americans no doubt.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pulpit_10.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Our first look at Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock. With a sheer drop of 604 metres to the water below.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pulpit_11.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>We have a rest wander about like everyone else taking in the view. We queue for about 15 minutes to get the edge of the rock to ourselves and a young Chinese fellow takes a photo for us.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pulpit_13.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Yes, Pam is only a metre of so from the edge !<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pulpit_14.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Well its done. 90 minutes to walk up and hour back. Started to drizzle again as we were going down the final descent to the carpark, but by that time we didnt care.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We drive down the hill to a layby off the road and enjoy a beer and glass of wine. &nbsp;We discuss the adventure we had today, whilst we think of how sore we will be tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael and Pam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"bpp_credits\" style=\"clear: both; float: right; width: 200px; height: 70px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blogpadpro.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"vertical-align: middle; font-size: 8pt; color: #999;\">Edited with BlogPad Pro<\/span><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; padding-left: 5px;\" src=\"http:\/\/files.blogpadpro.com\/images\/speech-bubble.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\"><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travelled: 134 kilometres from Sinnes to Preikestolen in the southwestern fjordlands. Visited: Travelled the \u00d8vslab\u00f8dalem (45 tollway NOK85), Ferry to Oanes (NOK112) and Preikestolen (parking NOK200) Stayed: Small parking area 4 kilometres from Preikestolen, free no services. 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