Traditional Cache Neverdalsfjellet by Bluespade00 (2/4,5) Write note Found it Found it Found it Found it
Code: GC1CJ2H N58° 59.106  E6° 11.049 (WGS84) UTM  32V   E 338184  N 6541802
Size: Micro Micro    Hidden on 24-5-2008 In Rogaland, Norway   

Great hike with great views of Lysefjord, Preikestolen, Mosli Varden and the Forsand Brdige. This cache can be done in combination with Preikestolhytta, Preikestolen, and, if one is ambitious, Moslivarden. It is MICROCACHE in the backcountry. As such, though it was not meant to be particularly difficult to find, it was not meant to be particularly easy either. No whining please. After all, if all caches were equally easy, then what fun would it be!
The main point of the cache is to increase awarness of this summit, to which many visitors to Preikestolen are oblivious.
After Tjødnane on the way to Preikestolen take the Hill trail. After cresting the saddle find a trail to the right toward the summit of Neverdalsfjell (708 moh). Afterward one can descend to Preikestolen (604 moh).
BRING YOUR OWN WRITING UTENSIL.
This may be the cure for caching fever; the cache container is a child's medicine dropper bottle.

Additional hints: A hint about the hint for those that choose to use the hint. If one compares the elevation in above with the elevation in the hint, one does not need to speak Norwegian to get the play on words. Ved 709 meter finnes det ikke på toppen av verden men nesten der.
GSAK Note 2009-04-20 by GSAK
Een tip om de hint voor degenen die ervoor kiezen gebruik te maken van de hint.
If one compares the elevation in above with the elevation in the hint, one does not need to speak Norwegian to get the play on words.
Als men vergelijkt de opstand in de bovenstaande met de verheffing in de hint, een niet te spreken Engels om het spelen op woorden.
Ved 709 meter finnes det ikke på toppen av verden men nesten der.
Op 709 meter is er niet op de top van de wereld, maar er bijna.

Earthcache Lysefjorden Earthcache by Havrix (3,5/4) Found it Found it Found it Write note Found it
Code: GC1C6FR N58° 59.429  E6° 08.284 (WGS84) UTM  32V   E 335562  N 6542513
Size: Not chosen Not chosen    Hidden on 12-5-2008 In Rogaland, Norway   

The terrain of the mountain area surrounding Lysefjorden is steep and rough. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and do not try to walk alone.
Geology of Fjords

The seeds of a fjord are laid when a glacier cuts a U-shaped valley through abrasion of the surrounding bedrock by the sediment it carries. Many such valleys were formed during the recent ice ages. Glacial melting is also accompanied by a rebound in the earth's crust as the ice load is removed. In some cases this rebound may be faster than the sea level rise. Most fjords are, however, deeper than the adjacent sea; Sognefjord, Norway, reaches as much as 1,300 m (4,265 ft) below sea level. Fjords generally have a sill or rise at their mouth caused by the previous glacier's terminal moraine. These characteristics distinguish fjords from rias (e.g. the Bay of Kotor), which are drowned valleys flooded by the rising sea.


Fjords in Norway

Norway lies in a weak tectonical zone, so the rivers could easily dig themselves into the soft rock. During the 22 ice ages, which are known in scandinavia, Norway was completely covered by glaciers. The preformed riverbeds turned into U-formed valleys during the icy periods. Between the ice ages, the meltwater reformed the valley into V-valleys. Since there were 22 ice ages, the valleys were formed and reformed rather often so that there were plenty of deep fjords, which were still dry at this time. After the last ice age, the global warming caused a rise of the sealevel for about 90 m and the fjords were flooded.


http://www.directcruises.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fjord

Lysefjorden

One of these fjords is the Lysefjorden near Stavanger. The name means “light fjord”, and is said to be derived from the lightly coloured granite rocks along its sides.

End to end, it measures 42 km (23 miles) with rocky walls falling nearly vertically over 1000 m (3,000 ft) into the water. The rocks along the fjord consist of granite, which was formed over 350 million years ago and which is abraded by rain and especially the former glaciers.

Lysefjorden is one of the most famous attractions of southern Norway and thousands of people visit it each year.


Preikestolen at Lysefjorden
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The Kjeragbolten
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There are two incredible freaks of nature along the Lysefjorden.

One of it is the famous Preikestolen (N 58° 59.100 E 006° 11.150), which is a massive cliff about 600 meters above the fjord. Its plateau is about 25 x 25 meters wide and nearly flat.

The other one is even more spectacular and impressively shows what forces formed the mountains in southern Norway. The Kjeragbolten (N 59° 02.015 E 6°35.594) is a big rock which fell into a crevice and got stuck there.

The smooth walls of rock nearby show the visitor the power of eroding water, which still flows from top of Kjerag-plateau.


The way to Preikestolen

For coordinates of parking lot and the pulpit rock itself see "Additional Waypoints" below!


Ferry Lauvvik-Oanes
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Coming from Stavanger, take the 13 in Sandness and drive to Lauvvik.

Take the ferry from Lauvvik to Oanes. The boat leaves every 30 minutes and needs about 10 minutes to ferry across. The price depends on what you are traveling with. Two adults and a car cost about 80 kr.

A detailed timetable for this and other ferries in the area, you can find ttp://www.preikestolhytta.no (Click for more information).

Once you crossed Høgsfjorden by boat it is quite easy to find the parking lot of Preikestolen.

Drive northern on the 13, cross the Idsefjorden over the bridge and turn right to Preikestolhytta.

After a short ride you will reach Preikestolhytta and the parking lot. Plan about 60 kroner for the parking charge for the whole day.

Get into your hiking boots, mount you backpack and start your hike towards Preikestolen.


Lysefjorden view from Preikestolen
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Preikestolen hiking-map
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WARNING: The path up to Preikestolen is very rocky and steep. We saw a lot of people running up the hill in unsuitable shoes, e.g. flip-flops. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and watch your step.

As you can see on the hiking map, there are four plateaus to "climb" onto until you reach Preikestolen. The complete trip takes about 5-6 hours, in order you want to spend some time on this famous rock and look for the Preikestolen-Cache (which is definitely recommended! )!


The way to Kjerag

For coordinates of parking lot and Kjeragbolten itself see "Additional Waypoints" below!

There are two different ways to get to the Kjeragbolten.

The first is by boat; take the ferry from Lauvvik to Lysebotn all through the Lysefjord (Click here for more information). It is also possible to take a car-ferry.

When you reach Lysebotn, get up the serpentines in the south until to Øygardstølen.


Parking lot Øygardstølen
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Road to Kjerag
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The other way is by car.

Coming from Stavanger, take the E39 out of town an turn east on the 45 near Algård. Follow the 45 to Byrkjedal and turn left towards Sirdal/Sinnes. Near Øvstebø you will face an automatic toll-station. Read the signs in front of it how to pay the fee manually. In Sinnes turn north towards Fidjeland an then turn left towards the road to Lysebotn.

WARNING: The road is steep and narrow. Be sure to drive carefully. Head for the “Kjerag parking-lot” at Øygardstølen.

Plan about 50 kr for the parking charge for the whole day.

At Øygardstølen you will find the start of the trailhead up to the Kjerag plateau.

WARNING: The trail is even harder than up to Preikestolen and there are three tough climbs to solve until you reach the top-plateau. Be sure to wear a pair of good hiking shoes and do not try to walk alone. You need to follow the T-marked “path” and you will find the way up.

The Kjeragbolten itself is only somewhat away, once you reached the plateau. The trip to the Bolten and the return to Øygardstølen takes about 6 hours.


Kjerag hiking-map
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Concerning this Earth-Cache:


In order to log this earthcache, you have to solve four tasks.

  • Get to the plateau of Preikestolen and take a picture of yourselves on it! (See example picture)
  • When you are at Preikestolen, you will see an alarming crack between the pulpit and the rocky wall. Find out how broad this crack is and reconsider where you are standing. eMail this value to us.
  • Climb up the Kjerag-plateau and stand on the Kjeragbolten! Also take a picture of you on top of the bolten. (See example picture)
  • When you are standing in front of Kjeragbolten, take a guess how broad the area is on which you are able to stand on the rock. Than look on your GPS and tell us how many meters above sea level you are standing right now. Please eMail us both values.

We hope you enjoyed your trip to this beautiful geological site. We did and we will never forget this trip in our whole life! If you have any questions concerning this Earthcache, don't be shy and contact us via GC.com!


Sandra & Stephan
Havrix


Additional Waypoints

P11C6FR - Parking lot Preikestolen
N 58° 59.475 E 006° 08.315
Parking lot at Preikestolen (about 50 kr fee)
P21C6FR - Preikestolen
N 58° 59.100 E 006° 11.150
The Preikestolen plateau
P31C6FR - Parking lot Kjeragbolten
N 59° 02.730 E 006° 39.110
Parking lot at Kjerag-plateau (about 50 kr fee per day)
P41C6FR - Kjeragbolten
N 59° 02.015 E 006° 35.594
The Kjeragbolten

Additional Waypoints (4)
Code Name Type Links Comments Date Coordinates Distance
P11C6FR   Parking lot Preikestolen Parking Area   Google Maps  Parking lot at Preikestolen (about 50 kr fee)   13-5-2008   N 58° 59.475 E 6° 08.315 0,09 kms N
P21C6FR   Preikestolen Final Location   Google Maps  The Preikestolen plateau   12-5-2008   N 58° 59.100 E 6° 11.150 2,80 kms E
P31C6FR   Parking lot Kjeragbolten Parking Area   Google Maps  Parking lot at Kjerag-plateau (about 50 kr fee per day)   13-5-2008   N 59° 02.730 E 6° 39.110 30,02 kms E
P41C6FR   Kjeragbolten Final Location   Google Maps  The Kjeragbolten   12-5-2008   N 59° 02.015 E 6° 35.594 26,48 kms E

Additional hints:
GSAK Note 2009-04-20 by GSAK
Ga naar het plateau van de Preekstoel Rock en neem een foto van jezelf erop! (See example picture ) (Zie voorbeeld foto)
When you are at Preikestolen, you will see an alarming crack between the pulpit and the rocky wall. Wanneer u op Preekstoel Rock, zie je een alarmerend spleet tussen de preekstoel en de rotsachtige wand. Find out how broad this crack is and reconsider where you are standing. eMail this value to us. Ontdek hoe breed dit is crack en Recon pagina's waar u staat. EMail deze waarde voor ons.
Climb up the Kjerag-plateau and stand on the Kjeragbolten! Beklim de Kjerag-plateau en staan op de Kjerag Boltens! Also take a picture of you on top of the bolten. Ook een foto van jou op de top van de bout. (See example picture ) (Zie voorbeeld foto)
When you are standing in front of Kjeragbolten, take a guess how broad the area is on which you are able to stand on the rock. Than look on your GPS and tell us how many meters above sea level you are standing right now. Wanneer u staat tegenover Kjerag Boltens, neem een gok hoe breed het gebied is waarop u in staat bent om op de rots. Dan kijken op je GPS en ons vertellen hoeveel meter boven de zeespiegel u staat nu. Please eMail us both values. Gelieve eMail ons beide waarden.
Traditional Cache Moslivarden by A.Espedal & F.Honve (1,5/4,5) Found it Didn't find it Found it Found it Found it
Code: GC154KH N59° 00.117  E6° 08.997 (WGS84) UTM  32V   E 336299  N 6543760
Size: Regular Regular    Hidden on 23-9-2006 In Rogaland, Norway   

Starte fra preikestol-hytta. følg skiltinga til Moslivarden. Terrenget går mye opp, og er ganske tungt. Turen tar ca 2timer i rolig turfart opp (huske ikkje heilt), men rundt den tia.
Gode fjellsko, med støtte i anklene. Det er ein merka sti, men greit med godt feste og støtte i anklene
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You start from the preikestol hut and follow the signs to Moslivarden. The terrain is steep, and pretty tough. After roughly 2 hours you should be able to reach the top, with calm march up.
Use fairly good footwear wich has good support for anckles and grip since the surface could be slippery. The path is marked, but at certain points hard to see.

Additional hints: N: under stien E: under the path
GSAK Note 2009-04-20 by GSAK
U start vanaf de kansel hut en volg de borden naar Mosli Varden Het pad is bewegwijzerd, maar op bepaalde punten moeilijk te zien.
het pad
E: under the path
(Decrypted Hints)
E: in het pad
Traditional Cache Preikestolhytta by Gaute, Øyvind, Knut, Kjetil and pappa (HØ) (1,5/1,5) Found it Found it Found it Found it Found it
Code: GC1196Y N58° 59.519  E6° 08.582 (WGS84) UTM  32V   E 335854  N 6542668
Size: Regular Regular    Hidden on 5-3-2007 In Rogaland, Norway   

bug (This cache may contain travel bugs)
"THOR" DK Geocoin 2006 (ref = TB15GNM)
På en liten høyde, ovenfor preikestolhytta. [Norsk] Cachen ligger i begynnelsen av stien til Prekestolen som er en av norges største turistatraksjoner.
Selve hytta skal nå rives og bygges opp på nytt med enda bedre fasiliteter for turister og leirer. Like ved stedet cachen er gjemt, er det noen benker som du kan ta en hvil på hvis du ikke har tenkt å ta hele turen.
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[English] On a hight, above the "preikestol" cabin.
The cache is on the beginning of the path to "preikestolen". Preikestolen is one of norways most famoues touristatractions.
There are some benches close to the cache were you can rest.

Additional hints: [NO] På en liten sti ved siden av en stor sti. halvmeter fra rød T, under mose. -- [EN] On a small path close to a bigger path, half a meter from a red T under some moss.
GSAK Note 2009-04-20 by GSAK
Op een klein pad naast een grote parcours.
halvmeter uit rode T, tijdens mos.
[EN] On a small path close to a bigger path, half a meter from a red T under some moss.
(Decrypted Hints)
[A] Op een klein pad dicht bij een grote weg, een halve meter van een rood T onder bepaalde mos
Traditional Cache Preikestolen by andresen64 (2/3,5) Found it Found it Found it Found it Found it
Code: GCGGHB N58° 59.278  E6° 11.341 (WGS84) UTM  32V   E 338477  N 6542109
Size: Regular Regular    Hidden on 10-7-2003 In Rogaland, Norway   

bug (This cache may contain travel bugs)
2007 Sullivan Technocachers Geocoin (ref = TB1XGCN)
After a hike about 2 hours you can find it !
But the terrain is very difficult ! We, my daughter and me, hide this plasticbox in the near
of the Preikestolen. You must climb then and now you look
under a stone few meters beside the footpath.
content: log + pencil- please not change
little knight, e-mouse and a strawberrybox
Happy hunting your André

Additional hints: in slot by the feet of the rock (wall), under a little stone. Few meters over the platform in N/W.
GSAK Note 2009-04-20 by GSAK
in de sleuf van de voet van de rots (muur), onder een kleine steen.
Few meters over the platform in N/W.
Enkele meters van het platform in N / W