Getsvedjeberget – hike to the pulpit on the High Coast

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Getsvedjeberget offers a short but steep hike to Predikstolen, one of the High Coast's most spectacular viewpoints. We started at Skuleberget Havscamping and after about 40 minutes of hiking, a view awaited us that was worth every uphill climb.

Hike to Getsvedjeberget and the pulpit

We had seen pictures of the protruding cliff on Getsvedjeberget and wondered where it was. The answer turned out to be almost outside the door. The hike began at Skuleberget Havscamping, where we were already parked with the camper.

The trail is short, but it goes uphill almost from the beginning and the surface consists of rocks and roots in parts. It took us about 40 minutes to get up at a leisurely pace with several breaks. And once we reached the top, there was actually a small challenge left – finding the Pulpit itself.

The hike to Getsvedjeberget begins here.

The hike starts at Skuleberget Havscamping in Veåsand, just north of Docksta. There is parking here and the trail is marked from the camping area towards Getsvedjeberget and Predikstolen.

For us, the starting point could hardly have been better. We were already staying at the campsite with our camper van and just needed to put on our hiking boots, pack some water and start walking. When we got here, a sign pointed up towards the forest and the mountain with the text #getsvedjeberget and #Pulpit. We just had to follow it. We thought.

Our hike up Getsvedjeberget

The path soon begins to climb through the forest. It is a real nature trail where you have to step over roots and rocks and sometimes think about where you put your feet. We had read that the hike up would take about half an hour. Since such time estimates sometimes seem to be written for people who walk much faster than we do, we packed both water and biscuits as usual. The water came in handy. The biscuits, however, survived the hike because we had just eaten lunch.

30 minutes? Not really for us

We have never had any need to break speed records when we hike. If we get out of breath, we stop. If the view is nice, we stop again. If a strange rock or a twisted tree appears, we naturally take a photo of it too. And there were plenty of reasons to stop here. For us, the hike took about 40 minutes, at a leisurely pace and with several breaks. It is still well within the official time limit of up to an hour.

Roots, rocks and strange formations

The road up goes through forest and over hilly terrain. In several places we had to step between roots and rocks, and along the way we saw both rock formations and trees that seemed to have decided to grow in their own way.

How difficult is the hike to Getsvedjeberget?

This is the most important thing to understand: the journey is short but not necessarily easy. The High Coast classifies the trail as difficult and describes it as short but steep in places.

We found it quite strenuous in places, especially since much of the elevation is gained in a fairly short distance. At the same time, it is a manageable hike for those who are used to moving in hilly nature, have good shoes and take it at their own pace. And if you need to catch your breath, there is an excellent excuse. Turn around. The view starts to come long before you reach the top.

At the top of Mount Getsvedje

Finally, the terrain flattens out and we were up on Getsvedjeberget. Here the whole experience changes. The forest opens up and in front of us were the mountains, water and archipelago of the High Coast. From the area around the peak, you can see, among other things, Norrfjärden, Ulvöarna, Mjältön, Skuleberget and far away Högbonden's lighthouse. And somewhere here, the famous Pulpit would be. It shouldn't be particularly difficult, right?

Where is the Pulpit actually located?

A sign pointed towards #Pulpit, so we followed it, expecting the cliff to be fairly obvious. It wasn't. We walked in the direction of the sign and then had to search for a while before we realized where the protruding rock actually was. The trick is to continue towards the edge, be careful, and look for the rock formation from the side.

Then we saw it. There it was! We actually think this is good to know before the visit. The trail up is marked, but the Pulpit itself can be a little harder to spot when you're standing on top of the mountain.

The pulpit – the best photo spot on the High Coast?

That was the question we asked when we first wrote about Getsvedjeberget. And yes, it definitely qualifies for the title. Predikstolen is a cliff that juts out from the south side of Getsvedjeberget, with the Norrfjärden and High Coast landscapes far below. It is a bit reminiscent of the much more famous Preikestolen in Norway, which explains the nickname.

The official guide to the High Coast also describes the area on the south side as steep cliffs and precipices. But the Swedish Pulpit is its own experience. And above all: you don't have to share it with thousands of other people.

Three years later we stood on the Norwegian Pulpit Rock

When we hiked up Getsvedjeberget in 2023, we wrote that the Pulpit Rock was a bit reminiscent of the much more famous Preikestolen in Norway. At the time, we hadn't been there yet. Three years later, we got the chance to compare for real.

In the summer of 2026 we hiked up to Preikestolen in Norway. The Norwegian cliff is of course both larger and much more dramatic – But that day we had to use our imagination when it came to the view of the Lysefjord. The fog lay thick over the mountain. Getsvedjebergets Predikstol, on the other hand, offered the entire High Coast landscape before us. The two places can't really be compared, but at least now we've been to both.

READ MORE: Hike to Preikestolen in Norway – our experience

Be careful in the pulpit.

The pulpit is a natural protruding rock and there are steep cliffs here. Do not go further out than you feel safe with and be extra careful if the rock is wet. Skuleberget Havscamping also warns especially about slippery rocks in wet weather. You definitely do not have to sit at the far end and dangle your legs to get a fantastic experience or a good picture.

The hike down from Getsvedjeberget

After taking photos and enjoying the view, we started walking back the same way. The descent was much faster. For us, the hike took just over 20 minutes, but even if your fitness level improves on the descent, you still need to watch your feet. Roots and rocks that were only a problem on the way up can become slippery or easy to trip over when you go down.

When we got back to the campsite we were very satisfied. In a relatively short time we had hiked, got some exercise and seen one of the most amazing views during our time in the High Coast.

Skuleberget Havscamping – our starting point

We stayed with our camper at Skuleberget Havscamping near Veåsand, and that's where our hike began. For us, the campsite was a really good starting point for several nature experiences in the area.

The hiking trail to Getsvedjeberget starts directly at the campsite. For those who do not live here, there is a special guest parking/Getsvedjeberg parking, and the campsite states in October 2026 that parking costs 40 kronor. According to the campsite, the fee goes towards the maintenance and development of Getsvedjeberget.

And this is exactly where our little High Coast adventure begins to come together. From the same base we could experience both Skuleberget and Getsvedjeberget, and nearby we also had Skuleskogen National Park and our considerably longer hike towards Slåttdalsskrevan.

READ MORE: Skuleberget – hiking, views and our best tips

READ MORE: Slottdalsskrevan - hiking in the Skuleskogen National Park

Getsvedjeberget is also part of the High Coast Trail.

If you want to do a much longer hike, Getsvedjeberget does not have to be the final destination. Stage 6 of the High Coast Trail passes the mountain on the route between Skuleberget and Entré Syd in Skuleskogen National Park. The current stage is approximately 10.9 kilometers and continues from Getsvedjeberget towards the national park. For us, Predikstolen was the destination this day. And that was more than enough.

Facts about Getsvedjeberget and the Pulpit

Location: Veåsand, just north of Docksta in the High Coast
Landscape: Ångermanland
Municipality: Kramfors municipality
Start: Skuleberget Havscamping
Hiking distance: Approximately 0.9 km one way according to the High Coast
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Official time required: Up to about 1 hour
Our time: About 40 minutes up and just over 20 minutes down
Parking: At Skuleberget Sea Camping
Viewpoint: The pulpit on the south side of Getsvedjeberget.

More to see and do in the neighbourhood

The High Coast has a lot to offer and there is a lot to see in the neighbourhood of the pulpit on Getsvedjeberget. For example, you can visit Mount Skule or hike to Slåttdalsskrevan in Skuleskogen National Park. It is also interesting to visit the open-air museum Mannaminne in Nordingrå. Read all our tips on things to do What to see and do in the High Coast.