As usual, we got an early start today. This time, however, our destination was only 28 kilometers away: the Preikestolen Base Camp.
Matthias kindly carried the backpack with our drinks. Since my heart procedure about three weeks ago, I’m still not supposed to carry any unnecessary weight.
The climb was quite demanding at first, but after the first few minutes I found my rhythm and settled into a steady pace. I reached Preikestolen in 1 hour and 7 minutes. Matthias stopped several times along the way to take photos and arrived shortly after me.
Preikestolen, also known as Pulpit Rock, is one of Norway’s most famous landmarks. The hike is about 8 kilometers round trip with roughly 500 meters of elevation gain. The trail leads over rocks, stone steps, and uneven terrain before reaching the breathtaking cliff high above the Lysefjord. Standing on the edge of the massive rock platform is an unforgettable experience.
Once we reached the top, we decided it was time for a drink. That’s when we realized that the bottles we had brought didn’t contain ready-to-drink beverages at all—they were actually filled with concentrated syrup that should have been mixed 1:9 with water. Fortunately, we also had some water with us, so it wasn’t a problem. We simply couldn’t read the labels.
We spent some time enjoying the incredible view before the crowds became larger. Heading back down turned out to be more challenging than the climb itself, simply because so many people were coming up the narrow trail.
Back at the Base Camp, we rewarded ourselves with ice cream and cold drinks before loading the motorcycles again. On the way back, we stopped for fuel and picked up some groceries at the supermarket.
Now we’re back at our cabin, relaxing after another fantastic day.
Tomorrow we continue our journey along the Norwegian coast, heading further south.
