Trolltunga

Trolltunga

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TROLLTUNGA – NORGES MEST SPEKTAKULÆRE FJELLFORMASJON Trolltunga, den mest spektakulære fjellformasjonen i Norge, stikker ut fra berget 700 meter over Ringedalsvatnet. Det vesle steinplatået er en del av den vestlige avslutningen av Hardangervidda og ble formet av isen som dekket store deler av Skandinavia gjennom flere istider. Turen opp til Trolltunga (1180 moh.) går for det meste i høyfjellsterreng og er lang og krevende. Men du får lønn for strevet – der oppe venter en praktfull utsikt. Fra hovedstartpunktet ved P2 i Skjeggedal har du en 27 km rundtur med en høydeforskjell på nesten 800 meter. Estimert gangtid er 8–12 timer. Du kan også starte fra P3 Mågelitopp. Derfra er rundturen 20 km og høydeforskjellen omtrent 320 meter. Estimert gangtid er 7–10 timer. Turgåere må være i god fysisk form og ha skikkelig utstyr.
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  • Ulyana
    Almaty, Kazakhstan4,078 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good hike with stunning views. Tips are below :)
    It’s a 10km hike to the Trolltunga. Remember, that the toughest part of the hike is first 30min, after that climb there is a rather comfortable route. Wonderful views are with you during the hike. What is important is that there are three different parking levels. I highly recommend you to book P3 level in advance - it’s the highest parking spot, that’s why you don’t need to have an extra walk from lower levels.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 11, 2024
  • Roman R
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mountains in a completely different way!
    There is probably nothing more to say about the view and experience. Perhaps we should also mention the Hardangervidda, a very unique mountain landscape. Here are just a few tips: If you don't want to spend the night in the tent village up at Trolltunga, you should really set off early. From Tyssedal by car to car park 2 Skjeggedal, it takes about 15 minutes at 5:15 a.m. It can take longer later on because of the narrow road (with numerous passing places). Road construction and parking fees for one day are 500 NOK. My walking time from car park 2 Skjeggedal was 4 hours (about 1200 meters above sea level), and the way back is not much faster. Total distance about 28 kilometers. Mountain equipment should be a given! You can also take the shuttle from car park 2 to car park 3 from 6:30 a.m., which saves 4 kilometers of ascent or descent. Can be booked in advance online. Costs 150 NOK one way. There are also shuttles from car park 1 and from Odda.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written June 12, 2024
  • Hans V
    Oostkamp, Belgium446 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A walk for your Bucket list when you're in Norway
    If you want to do this walk I definitely recommend you reserve parking p3 beforehand. You can also park in a longer car park p2 but then you have to walk from p2 to p3 along the road and you will have done a lot of altitude meters before you start the real walk. However, parking p3 costs an extra 600 cams. The walk itself is 10 km single (from p3) We did it on rainy day. We continued really at ease and 3h30 later we were at the top. In those days, all stops were in. Also the back time was the same. The walk itself is fine to do, stands as tough but this is not right for me. If you are in Norway put this walk on your Bucket list if only to be able to take the picture at the end
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 22, 2024
  • B u T T e R f
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A magnificent adventure
    The hike is quite accessible without Guide as they say. I saw a lot of children going there and even dogs! I advise you to book the P3 car park as it is the highest point to start in the car parks. The P1 is at the very bottom and the P2 is 4km walking on bitumen and very hard to climb on foot apparently from what I have heard. I can approve because even with the car it was quite hard. Be careful also the shuttles are paid as is the parking. The hike and the view were beautiful! We took 4h50 the driveway (we were 3 and I am asthmatic ) and 3h10 back to P3. We waited 50 minutes to take the photo on the rock but it still passes pretty fast, looks like a wait for a strong Attraction aha! Everything is well signposted and marked, do not forget to take appropriate equipment i.e. HIKING shoes and if possible waterproof and clothes where you can still breathe because we were in full sun especially for the return. I saw a lot of people in basketball, converse or even tap... they must have suffered and especially for the runs! You often have signs indicating the number of kilometers left to the rock and the same for parking lots. We were delighted to have done this hike which was about 20km round trip and which will have taken us in total almost 10 hours with the breaks. One last Trip Tip, come very early for parking. I'd say 5-6 hours. If you book it, you have until 11am to arrive with your car (at least the P3). We left at 8am and returned at 5.45pm to the car. It's definitely worth it!
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 13, 2024
  • Ken F
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Trolltunga hike with Trolltunga Active, awesome trip, awesome guides
    Helene and Mathias were awesome and really made our trip up to Trolltunga exciting and rewarding. Once we got to the top they supported us through the queue and made sure we got plenty of photos. Trolltunga Active offers a great product from the pre-hike briefing to the day-of logistics and our awesome guides. Highly recommend.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 25, 2024
  • Lily3
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful but 💶
    A wonderful hike under the sun! It was cool at the start (12°) but we warm up very quickly as we go up (and at the top we cool off). Hiking is not difficult, obviously there are steep passages but others to breathe. The fun thing is that it is not a monotonous hike, the terrain and landscapes are varied. So we started at 7am and took 3h to climb. We are used to hiking but only during the holidays with our teenagers aged 13, 15 and 17. We arrived at 6.30am (opening of the car park) and were greeted and directed by people. When we arrive in P1, we are told that we will have to wait 15 minutes to climb to P3 because a bus is coming down... weird if the parking has just opened... we suspect that some have VIP rights of way. Meanwhile, arriving at P2 , we are kindly told that we will have to pay the portion of road we have just completed! 200 nok! This is the price when we already paid the P3 (600 Nok), but I saw on the machine, other rates (500 and 700 nok). In short, the Norwegians did smell the vein, nature for all but Trolltunga you pay! It is abused 😡
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 1, 2024
  • Alexandra C
    United States8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Long and tough hike that’s absolutely worth it
    Incredible hike! It’s definitely a long and at times difficult hike due to the changing landscape. There is a lot of uphill walking. Make sure you wear proper hiking shoes and bring plenty of water, as well as food and a rain jacket. We waited about 45 mins in line to take a picture on the rock. We parked at the P2 parking lot and took the shuttle to P3, which was easy to do. We had originally booked the shuttle for a later time but they let us take an earlier shuttle which was very helpful. There were a lot of other hikers on the trail (this was by far the most crowded hike we’ve been on) but we were expecting that given the popularity of the hike and the time of year.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 7, 2024
  • Lise C
    Caen, France1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An inforgettable day
    It was an incredible day that I won't forget! At the it was really cloudy but in the end we had superb weather!! I was with a group of awesome people and our guide was equally awesome (and besides being funny and a good animator, he takes great photos!). I only have one thing to say: merci beaucoup Niels, c'était une très bonne journée !! ^^
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 10, 2024
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jfjf07
Aubenas, France234 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
We went as a couple and had booked P3. The price is expensive for a simple parking lot but it's worth it because otherwise you have to walk from the other parking lots which are lower and are only accessible by a fairly steep and uninteresting tarmac road (you go from 38 to 20 kilometers, and these 18 km really have no point apart from saving money) The hike is very well marked, there is no risk of getting lost and the view is obviously breathtaking. On the other hand, you have to go early otherwise there is a queue for the famous photo. We left at 7:00 a.m., arrived at the top at 10:30 a.m. and the queue was starting to form
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Written September 17, 2023
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Claire M
Valletta, Malta384 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
I believe that it is all in the mind. If you are determined, then you will make it. I am a sedentary worker, have an active lifestyle but do minimal to zero excercise/training. I feared this day but it is totally worth all the money, foot aches and pains. Unforgettable scenery.
I recommend starting as early as possible. The first trail (parking P2>P3) is very steep and demanding so we prebooked for the van shuttle to take us from P2 parking > P3 parking~start of trail at 7.30AM and returned to P2 using same shuttle service at around 4:30PM (return van shuttle to P2 paid at point of return). P2 Parking, tolls and shuttle bus are pricey, but I believe one can avoid parking+toll charges as there is also a shuttle from P2 parking to Tyssedal.
We did the hike by ourselves (since it was August) and there are marks along the way to keep you going in the right path. We paced the hike by stopping for 20min breaks at every 5km. Make sure to take enough water/snacks/food as you will need it. At Trolltunga there will be a queue for people who want to take photos on the rock formation. Be prepared to wait. It was lovely to see people taking each others photos.
We found perfect weather conditions - no rain, nice breeze, sun peeped through the clouds for brief moments and wore different layers yet it still got very cold or hot at some points! Proper hiking shoes are fundamental and do not under estimate the return hike. Some downhills hurt as much as the uphills.
Enjoy it, respect everyone and leave no trace :)
Written September 29, 2021
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Federica_Bandini
Piacenza, Italy186 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
To start the walk I recommend parking at P3 which is at the beginning of the path; the alternative is to park at P2 and make a steep climb on foot or by shuttle. Obviously the prices for everything are high, both parking at P2 and P3; to go to P3 you also pay for the road (200 nok).
The walk must absolutely be done with suitable and well-equipped shoes; there are a total of about 20 km on smooth and rough rocks which could be slippery in case of rain. The climb is challenging and the descent is endless. The view of Trolltunga is worth it though.
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Written August 15, 2023
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Helen Alsen
Alesund, Norway26 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Couples
BE AWARE:
1. The P3 needs to be booked in advance, but there is a shuttle going from P2 to P3.
2. The shuttle costs 130 NOK per person and it works only til 8 o’clock! If you’re late for the shuttle, take the asphalt road down, it’s a bit longer than the stone one, but it’s not that steep and will save your feet!
3. The road toll is 200 kr, and P2 parking is 500 kr.

It took us 9 hours to go from P3 to Trolltunga and back to P2. We were late for the shuttle, so we took a short walking path down and it WAS A MISTAKE. It was so extremely steep so we couldn’t feel our legs at the end of the trip at all. I recommend you to walk the road with asphalt. Also I recommend you to use the shuttle as it really saves you 2 hours and a lot of energy that you need.

Bring a lot of food and water with you and have a good tour!
Written November 27, 2022
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SophieAndCallum
Buxted, UK297 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
We used Trolltunga Active for a guided hike up to Trolltunga. It meant that we did it over two days as we stayed in their arctic domes at the top of the mountain overnight! Incredible experience! Would 100% recommend.

It also meant that we got to see Trolltunga completely by ourselves. Without the throng of people which I think for us personally would ruin the experience.

Do you need a guide? We asked ourselves the same thing. In the summer months I would say no, apparently it is a busy trail in peak season and should be easy enough to find your own way. However, in winter and the shoulder seasons, I would say definite yes. Even in late May there was still a considerable amount of snow up top. The trail was not obvious, but the guides know the way. Especially in the shoulder season, where the snow is melting, the guides know where the edges of the lakes are and where the safe places to pass over the fast flowing waterfalls are.
The equipment that Trolltunga Active gave us (poles and snow shoes) also made the hike a lot more manageable, we saw a fair few people on our way back down climbing up without snow shoes and it looked very hard work!! Sinking to the knees every step!

Esther our guide was incredible, her knowledge of and enthusiasm for the surroundings made the hike all the more enjoyable. The domes were super cosy, the view was incredible and the food was delicious.

The whole hike was super enjoyable, the views were just incredible. It is absolutely not just about the picture on the tongue, you have to be in it for the entire experience! However, once you reach your destination of the tongue it is 100% worth it!

NB/: remember to take sunglasses and sun cream even if it seems cloudy!! The snow reflect the UV!!
Written June 18, 2022
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Thomas S
4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
As one of Norway's Instagram highlights, I didn't expect to have this place all to myself, especially as I chose a sunny July weekend to do it on, but the number of people doing this hike was insane. I estimate the number was in the 1000-2000 region, and despite me starting the hike from the lower carpark at 0500, it was already very busy and from the start until the finish it was crawling with people. Possibly it would have been more bearable if these were nature lovers, but no, the atmosphere was more like a music festival with a steady stream of people with drones and music blasting from portable speakers. I even saw a group of men carrying shisha pipes !!

By the time I reached the Trolltunga I had no enthusiasm to stand in a 20 minute queue for a photo (by the time I left, it was 40 minutes - there are signs to tell you how long to expect to wait). Even staying overnight doesn't guarantee solitude as there were about 50 tents, kind of a Trolltunga Base Camp.

The Norwegian authorities seriously need to limit numbers in the summer months.

This hike simply isn't worth the time, money and effort to do in the summer months, which of course doesn't leave much time to do it in. Maybe try in the second half of August or early September.
Written May 6, 2022
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DBJ2012
Portland, ME54 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
Apparently going to Norway at all in May is a gamble. Visited this trail on May 26th. Did a ton of research and read many reviews. Didn’t go with a guide and expected some snow like others mentioned. Started the hike at 630 from P3 (no bus but if you’re lucky some of the park employees will drive you for $150NOK). It was in the 40s and sunny. After about an hour into the hike a storm rolled in. We were walking through rain and snow. Many of the posts had blown over and the trail was hard to follow. We basically followed the foot steps of the handful of people who started before us. After 2 hours and reaching half way, we called it and turned around. Worried about safety and if the summit would even be worth the picture with the weather. About 30 minutes later it did clear up a bit and by the end the sun was out. So I was frustrated we turned back. But an employee at P2 said he we made the right call. Also, the snow was hard to walk in on the return since it was melting. Slipped ALOT
Written May 27, 2023
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RachelleBZH
Lamballe, France101 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We parked at parking lot 2 (500 nok).
From there we climbed 3 km by road with a slope of 16%, to reach the start of the trail. Of course it goes uphill but when walking at a "normal" pace it does it well.
Then the 10 km hike really begins to access trolltunga.
The beginning of the trail is okay, however at one point you find yourself climbing stone stairs for a good length (I found it endless....). Once you get past this part, the rest is fine. It's just long! I advise you to leave early, we were at the parking lot at 6:30 a.m. It took us 7h50 to make the round trip from P2 with breaks (lunch at the top) for a total of 27km. The view in the end and the spot is just fabulous!

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Written August 19, 2023
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Anne-Marie B
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Trolltunga is a solid hike with stunning views around every corner. We hike it in late August with our 3 boys and it took us 9.5hrs round trip from P2 (28km in total). Recommend starting early and taking your time to capture photos along the journey. We went mid week and the crowds weren’t too bad. We stayed at an amazing Airbnb near the trail head to get a head start on the journey, would recommend if you can find close accommodations. We heard from some hikers they took 12 hours round trip.
Written September 1, 2023
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Parva
5 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
The hike route itself is great! But very long and hard so be ready for a 8 to 12 hours hike

The parking + mandatory tax road to get to parking is 50 euros. You also need to pay extra 20 euros to get a bus and avoid a very long not-interesting route.

Important: there is a long line for the bus ( specially in the morning ) but you can avoid it by booking online. Otherwise you have to wait for at least 1 hour ( August 2021 exprience).
Written August 17, 2021
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