The cliff was formed during the Ice age, about approximately 10,000 years ago, when the edges of the glacier reached the cliff. The water from the glacier froze in the crevices of the mountain and eventually broke off large, angular blocks, which were later carried away with the glacier. This is the cause of the angular shape of the plateau. Along the plateau itself there continues to be a deep crack. Geologists of the region, however, confirm the safety of the plateau.
Climate
Along the fjord there is a mild and humid coastal climate.
Surrounding landscape
The cliff overlooks the densely and colorful green valleys of the region of Rogaland. The mountains surrounding the cliff reach heights of up to 843 meters. Some of the hilltops have plains which are interspersed with lakes.
The nearby mountain Kjerag (which reaches the height of 1,110 meters) is also a very popular hiking destination and some actually rather go there due to the increasing popularity Preikestolen has gained which has led to it becoming more crowded in comparison to Kjerag.
Suicides
In February 2000 an Austrian woman and a Norwegian man committed a joint suicide by jumping together off the cliff after meeting on the internet and forming a suicide pact.
In October 2004 a young German couple were on their way to the cliff to commit suicide but were stopped on time by the Norwegian authorities
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