Kjerna, the Pulpit rock in Northern Norway.
Hike to Kjerna a 650 m peak in Tysjord
Kjerna is Ofotens Preikestol (Pulpit rock). From the road in Ulvika, beneath the mountain you can see the characteristic pulpit profile in the vertical source of the mountain. It looks spectacular and it's also when you're on top. The suction in your stomach when standing on the edge is almost indescribable.
From the road and up it takes around 1,5 hour with view to the surrounding mountains. We discovered a trail further up the mountain and thought it was a roundtrip down from Kjerna. After the hike I checked and from Kjerna it is possible to go to a peak called Stortinden 847 m (marked on the map). From here I think the view is even more spectacular, so maybe another time I take the hike up.
Below the mountain you can see the pulpit profile where the rocks are lighter.
The area with smooth granite is a great hike. It is also very popular to ride a bike up.
The starting point.
The flower Ballblom enjoying the sun.
23 sec. video from the view on top.
Yesss we did it!
The peak with the flat top is called Stetind and has (unofficially) been voted to be the National Mountain of Norway. The mountain rises more than 1390m up from sea level and form a nearly flat summit plateau.
From the top you can see toward Vestfjorden and Lofoten. The earlier post "Toward the west-Lofoten peninsula" is taken from Kjerna.
My daughter Ida and Thea on the edge of the Pulpit rock. They wanted to sit on the stone on the edge but I did not dare to let them sit there (many does).
A couple of rough-legged hawk (Fjellvåk) hedges in the mountain wall below the top. When hiding behind a big stone I was lucky to take this picture when the bird landed. It was quite a long distance, but a great experience to see the birds soar at our height
And of course the ballerinas had to do something......
Kjerna the "Pulpit rock" in the north.
Of course Nero also must pose. Clever boy.
If you are in the area I will recommend this hike to everybody. If you take the hike in the evening it is possible to watch the midnight sun. Hope you enjoyed, and If you wanted to take the hike after reading, I'm happy. Have a great weekend everybody out there.
Best regards
Harald
That's a outstanding photography dear..
Thank you very much. I am glad you liked it 😊
A wonderful view, beautiful pictures and a fantastic weather.
You know we love your country!
Yes it was a great day😊
Very beautiful photos, a wonderful view on the background of the mountains!
Очень красивые фото, замечательный вид на фоне гор!!!
Wow amazing place
Great for hiking and nice views 😊
It is hard to imagine one area with so many spectacular views. The majestic snow capped mountains overlooking the beautiful blue water below make me want to break out and sing. 😊 Thank you so much for sharing your environment with us. I truly look forward to your posts.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. 😊
Wonderful, beautiful landscapes ! ++
Thank you😊
WOW... Cool... I want go there and make some photos too :)
Thank you. It is fun to go to new places and take pictures. It is a airport nearby. 😊
You are right, the new places are cool :)
My jaw dropped while I was looking at your photos!! :D just INCREDIBLE!!!!
Thats great :D, and thank you for kind comment.
Great post dear uncle :D the effort and hard work you have put into this is very obvious, thank you for sharing the experience with us. I'm very proud of you
Thank you very much Camilla, I realy appreciate your comment. The hike was great and fun :-)
I have never seen such a beautiful place. Stunning area! the best and maximum beautiful things inside the global cannot be seen or maybe touched - they have to be felt with the coronary heart. the vicinity is incredible, and the photos are the first rate. It's a haven on the earth. I have downloaed all your photos to see more and more.
Thank you very much for your kind reply @sayemsonai :-)