Hike to Preikestolen

Slippery ice + 600m drops = scary. Now I understand why the hike is not recommended in winter! Nevertheless, we saw a lot of people there today. Great weather, and noticeably colder at the top.

Taken from the ferry from Luvvik to Oanes:


At the parking lot:


On the way up:


Just a bit higher:


East view of Lysefjorden ('the light fjord') from Preikestolen ('pulpit rock'):


West view from Preikestolen (604m drop):


View of Preikestolen:


On the way down:


This last picture is of the hardest part of the ascent, at least in winter. What you are looking at is a slippery narrow ledge with a 600m drop on one side. No barriers, and only rocks to hold on to. I think this would be MUCH easier in summer, but still scary!

Edit: This was not taken by me but I wish I had done something similar! (oops, now I have to go back)