Preikestolen - Pollen and Air Quality Forecast for Today
Pollen levels are high today, with cypress and grass as the main active species. Air quality along the route is good, with all pollutants at low levels. Based on Airmine's forecast, which uses satellite data to calculate exposure every 200 metres along the route, air quality is at its worst 0.0 km after start. Pollen exposure peaks at 0.0 km after start.
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Preikestolen involves the iconic hike to the Pulpit Rock above the Lysefjord in Rogaland, where heather, coastal grassland, and birch on the approach trail are the main pollen sources in this dramatic cliff-top setting. The Atlantic Rogaland climate provides frequent rainfall interruptions, while birch peaks through May on the forest approach sections, grass and heather contribute through June and July on the plateau, and strong Atlantic winds frequently disperse pollen on the exposed cliff top throughout.
Today - 16 July
Pollen
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
High
54/100
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
27/100
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air Quality
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
Levels show the highest exposure along the full route
Other routes:
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is air quality worst on the Preikestolen route?
Based on today's forecast, O3 is forecast at good levels along the route today (17.4/100). Air quality is at its worst after 0.0 km into the route. Airmine calculates exposure at 200m intervals along the course using satellite-derived atmospheric data.
Where is pollen highest on the Preikestolen course?
Pollen exposure peaks at km 0.0 today. This changes through the season as different pollen species become active.
When is pollen worst during the Preikestolen season?
Pollen seasons vary by location. Tree pollen (birch, alder) typically peaks in spring, while grass pollen rises in May-June.
How often is this forecast updated?
Updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Are pollen levels in Preikestolen based on measurements or forecasts?
Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.
Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Preikestolen, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.
This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.
Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.
Levels show the highest exposure along the full route. Airmine uses satellite data to calculate pollen and air quality every 200 metres along each race route, updated four times daily.
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
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