Preikestolen
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This cliff near Stavanger overlooking the Lysefjord by over 600 m has become one of the country’s main tourist sites thanks to its extraordinary panorama. You can also hike in the surrounding area. Other equally impressive promontories in the region include Kjeragbolten (with its boulder wedged between two cliffs) and Trolltunga.

Overview of Preikestolen

This cliff near Stavanger overlooking the Lysefjord by over 600 m has become one of the main tourist sites in Norway thanks to its extraordinary panorama. You can also hike in the surrounding area. Other equally impressive promontories in the region include Kjeragbolten (with its boulder wedged between two cliffs) and Trolltunga.

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  • Height: 604 m.
  • Altitude: 604 m.

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