Itinerary
The day starts with being picked up by our guide from one of several designated locations in Stavanger. After a 45-minute drive, we arrive at Preikestolen Basecamp (where restrooms are available). We pick up life vests and canoe ores, and walk down to the beach of the lake, Revsvatnet. Here the guide will provide instructions about safe canoeing, information about the trail, expected conditions, and useful tips for good hiking. When everyone is ready, the adventure begins. We paddle across the lake, make our way onto shore, and hike along an old and forgotten trail. The pace allows for time to adjust clothes and equipment, time to rest and enjoy snacks, and for taking pictures along the way.
After approximately 3 hours of hiking, we will arrive at Preikestolen, 604 meters right above the legendary Lysefjorden. The sheer cliff face overlooks the fjord, and the panoramic view before us makes for a fantastic reward after all the work it took to get there.
After we have enjoyed the scenery and relaxed for a while, we head back down. It normally takes about 2.5 hours to get back down to the parking area. Exhausted but satisfied, we get back in the car.
Stop At:
• Pulpit Rock, 4129 Norway
• Lysefjord, Stavanger Norway
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Preikestolen Fjellstue, Preikestolvegen 521, 4105 Jørpeland, Norway
Traveler pickup is offered
Our car is well marked, and the guide knows who they are picking up. We have different pick-up times for different locations. Contact us to get your pick-up time.
07:00 AM
9 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : V5224UPjoshuar
We hiked the Secret Trail up to Preikestolen yesterday with Allen as our guide. The hike starts with a short canoe paddle across an alpine lake and then we took to a beautiful forest trail that climbed steeply up! After a while, we reached a rocky area where the hike continued upwards taking us above Preikestolen to even more dramatic views before dropping down to the famous outlook. During the most of the hike we saw no other people (compared to the hoards on the main trail). It was stunning! It was also significantly longer and more challenging than the regular path - but so worth it! Allen was terrific and we had the pleasure of another guide, Terry, accompanying us who was familiarizing himself with this alternative way up. Both guides were professional and took great care of us. I can’t imagine visiting this popular location (which is breathtaking) any other way!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : 3ankiev
Very good communication upfront. Although the weather was not perfect, the hike was really great!
Very good guide and nice dog.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : OntarioSkiGirl
I highly recommend the Preskitolen Hidden Trails with Explore Lysefjorden. Erlend was our guide and he was phenomenal -- he was always available with a helping hand and words of encouragement. The views on the Hidden Trails hike were exceptional for the vast majority of the hike. Not only is Erlend an exceptional guide, he is also an excellent photographer -- buy the photo package -- you won't be disappointed. I would book another trip with Explore Lysefjorden without hesitation and hope to do so again one day soon.
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Posted On : 2023-10-02
Posted By : Justin_B
Unfortunately, on the day I went there was some off and on rain during the hike. But, in the end it was well worth it. This hike takes you above Preikestolen and has some great views of the fjord along the way.
You really need to read the description of the hike and take it seriously. This is not for any unexperienced hiker and also not for someone who may be afraid of heights.
If you are looking for a safe but challenging experience that takes you directly through nature, without any other hikers on the trail, but ends at one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world then this is the one for you.
Our guide Alan and his dog Baba were great! Alan was very kind and encouraged us throughout the hike while Baba provided emotional support and sometimes led the way.
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Posted On : 2023-08-27
Posted By : Chris S
We did the "off the beaten track" option and it was great, we didn't see another soul until arriving at Preikestollen. Our guides Helga and Alan were excellent!
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Posted On : 2023-07-24
Posted By : J5723SLkristinc
This was the BEST guided tour I have ever been on. I’m so glad we chose the hidden trail hike, as if affords so many amazing views without the hordes of people. Erlend picked us up promptly at our hotel and was an affable and knowledgeable guide all day. This hike was truly stunning— we started off by paddling in canoes and then left our canoes and walked up the mountain, finishing at a vantage even higher than Pulpit Rock. Along the way, Erlend and Hege were helpful and shared information about flowers and plants and birds. Our lunch stop had beautiful (and unfettered) views of the fjord and we just couldn’t stop gushing about how lucky we felt to be experiencing the beauty of Norway without throngs of tourists. I will certainly be booking with this company next time I come to Stavanger. From start to end, it was seamless and it will go down as one of our trip’s absolute highlights! [Some notes: make sure to heed the advice about what to wear, how much water to bring, etc. I’d also make sure to wear plenty of sunscreen! This was a bit more rigorous than I initially expected, but well worth it. I really can’t imagine seeing Pulpit Rock any other way now.]
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Posted On : 2023-06-13
