Troll tongue

Posted: November 25, 2023 
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes 

Trolltunga, or "Trolltungen", is located in Ullensvang municipality, Vestland county, Norway, and is a crag that rises 1,100 meters above sea level and extends 700 meters above the northern end of Ringedalsvatnet.

Trolltunga, located in Vestland in South-West Norway, is a rocky cliff that hangs picturesquely over Lake Ringedalsvatnet.

This amazing rock is part of a mountain range and is a rock formation that dates back to the Ice Age over 10,000 years ago! The iconic Trolltunga siren over the beautiful lake below was formed by glacial erosion. When a large part of the mountain was broken off by the movement of the glacier, it left behind the unique Trolltungen mountain that we see today.

Starting on the Trolltunga trail, expect a 28 km (approx. 17 mi) hike with an ascent of 800 m (2,600 ft). The trip from Skjeggedal usually takes 8 to 12 hours, depending on the speed. A hike on the Trolltunga Cliffs requires good physical fitness and suitable hiking equipment. The road on the side of the mountain is bumpy and rocky. In wet or snowy areas the ground can become slippery.

• From Tyssedal the 38 kilometer long round trip to Trolltunga takes around 15 hours with a 2000 meter climb.
• From Skjeggedal the 27 kilometer round trip to Trolltunga takes 8-12 hours with 1,200 meters of altitude.
• From Magelitopp the 20 kilometer long round trip to Trolltunga takes 7-10 hours with around 1000 meters of ascent.

The summer months between June and September are the best time to go to Trolltunga due to the mild weather and snow-free trails in Norway.

You need a guide to visit Trolltunga between early October and the end of May. In the Norwegian summer, experienced hikers can go to Trolltunga without a guide.

Ready for your adventure?

The trip to Trolltunga is a challenging but great and rewarding experience and offers some of the most amazing views in Norway!

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