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Trolltunga – Norway’s
most spectacular
rock formation

Norwegian Scenic Hike

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WINTER SEASON TROLLTUNGA

1 October – 31 May 31

For your safety, we only recommend guided tours in the winter.

You will find information about guided hikes here.
Please contact the guide companies, Trolltunga Active or Trolltunga Adventures for a guided hike!

Rental of hiking gear

Trolltunga Active offers rental of hiking gear.

Shuttle buses / parking

The shuttle buses from Odda to P2 Skjeggedal 23 May – 22 September.
The shuttle buses from P2 Skjeggedal to P3 Mågelitopp  1 June – 29 September.
The parking lot P3 Mågelitopp 1 June – 29 September.
The parking lots P1 Tyssedal and P2 Skjeggedal are open all year.

Weather at Trolltunga

In the mountains, the weather can change suddenly!
Pack so you are prepared for weather extremes.
Read the entire weather forecast.

Check road reports www.175.no and www.vegvesen.no

Sunrise and sunset at Trolltunga

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Flood and landslide danger is adjusted down to orange and yellow levels today in connection with the extreme weather Jakob.
Stay informed on the situation: www.varsom.no and www.yr.no
Check road reports www.175.no and www.vegvesen.no

You should hike only with a guide to Trolltunga now.

NORSK
Flom- og jordskredfare nedjusteres til oransje og gult farenivå i dag i forbindelse med ekstremværet Jakob.
Hold dere oppdatert om været på www.yr.no og www.varsom.no
Sjekk veiforholdene på: www.175.no og www.vegvesen.no

Vi anbefaler å gå på guidet tur til Trolltunga nå om vinteren.

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Flood and landslide danger is adjusted down to orange and yellow levels today in connection with the extreme weather Jakob.
Stay informed on the situation: www.varsom.no and www.yr.no
Check road reports www.175.no and www.vegvesen.no

You should hike only with a guide to Trolltunga now.

NORSK
Flom- og jordskredfare nedjusteres til oransje og gult farenivå i dag i forbindelse med ekstremværet Jakob.
Hold dere oppdatert om været på www.yr.no og www.varsom.no
Sjekk veiforholdene på: www.175.no og www.vegvesen.no

Vi anbefaler å gå på guidet tur til Trolltunga nå om vinteren.

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Woman standing on one leg on Trolltunga

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TROLLTUNGA

Norway’s most spectacular rock formation

Trolltunga is one of the most scenic and spectacular cliffs in Norway, hovering 700 metres above Ringedalsvatnet lake. Situated at the western edge of the Hardangervidda plateau, near the town of Odda, Trolltunga was carved by the icecap that once covered most of Scandinavia.

The hike through high-mountain terrain up to Trolltunga (1180 m) is long and demanding, but you are rewarded with magnificent views.

From the main trailhead at P2 in Skjeggedal, the round-trip hike is 27 km with an ascent of almost 800 metres. The estimated hiking time is 8–12 hours.

There is an additional trailhead at P3 Mågelitopp. The round-trip hike from P3 Mågelitopp is 20 km with an ascent of about 320 metres. The estimated hiking time is 7–10 hours.

Hikers need to be properly equipped and in good shape.

We strongly advise against the use of drones. Any drone use must comply with regulations. Please be considerate to your fellow hikers.

We strongly advise against the use of drones. Any drone use must comply with regulations and never pose a danger to others.

Please be considerate to your fellow hikers. For their safety, we ask you not to fly a drone when there are other people on Trolltunga.

All drone pilots should register via AVINOR’s website. 

Please keep your dog on a leash
Please bring back all your litter. Including used toilet paper

Kygo brought a grand piano to Trolltunga!

In the middle of June, Kygo flew in a grand piano and recorded his new album at Trolltunga. Numerous Norwegian and international artists participated. The world-renowned musician Kygo has over 16 million fans on social media – and many of them have watched the spectacular video.

Kygo (feat Sigrid) at Trolltunga
Photo: Johannes Lovund/Kygomusic

From left: Sean Lascelles (GB), Hayla(GB), Plested (GB), Kygo (N), Sigrid (N), Matt Hansen (AUS), Sandro Cavazza (S), Fred Well (N), Zak Abel (GB)
Photo: Johannes Lovund/Kygomusic

SURVEY:

Congratulations to Sandra Grinevicius, Lithuania/United Kingdom!

Every year we do a survey to find out how satisfied our visitors are with their hike to Trolltunga. This year we received 982 responses. Your answers give us valuable input for our efforts to further improve the Trolltunga experience! Many thanks to all of you!

We have drawn a lucky winner who will receive outdoor clothing from Helly Hansen worth NOK 5000.

Congratulations to Sandra Grinevicius from Lithuania/United Kingdom!

Go to survey

Plan your trip

Information about the hike, parking, transportation and more.

Click here to plan your trip

Surroundings

Click here to find information about accommodation, activities and attractions near Trolltunga.

© Sveinung Klyve

Trolltunga in the summer:

Trolltunga Mountain Ranger:

Hiking Trolltunga. Safety first:

Hiking dos and don’ts

Always

  • Bring plenty of food and drink.
  • Bring extra warm, windproof and waterproof clothing.
  • Stay together with your fellow hikers – never leave them on their own.
  • Help keep our mountain wilderness pristine! Please carry all your garbage back, discard it in the rubbish bins in the parking lots. Small rubbish bags are available from your bus driver.
  • Your campsite and toilet visits must be downhill from trails and well away from streams.

Never

  • For safety reasons, don’t operate drones in the hiking areas.
  • Never attach stickers onto signs or information boards.
    This information is vital to all hikers!
  • Don’t light campfires between April 15th and September 15th
  • Don’t pollute our streams!
  • No camping at the trailhead

TROLLTUNGA HIKE

Certified as Norwegian Scenic Hike

– We are pleased that we can now certify Trolltunga as a Norwegian Scenic Hike, a world-famous icon where nature’s own work constitutes the attraction, says Ellen Hambro, director of the Norwegian Environment Agency.

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Minister of Climate and Environment Sveinung Rotevatn during the marking of Trolltunga as a Norwegian Scenic Hike.

Photo: Åse Marie Evjen

On the way back from Trolltunga

© Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / Fjord Norway

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