Mountain hike to Trolltunga (1100 m)

Photo: Chris A.

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Access

Approximately 3 hours (148 km) drive from Bergen.

Parking

Parking for a fee. There are 3 parking lots along Skjeggedalsveien towards the top (P1, P2 and P3). Of course it is full at P2 you have to park at P1 parking. From here you can take a shuttle bus to the start of the hike. Recommend being early so you can park at P2. This is where we started and ended the hike (28 km. round trip/return).

Description

If you park at P3 and start at Mågelitopp, the hike will be easier. You'll save yourself 4.3 kilometers and 400 meters of elevation gain, as well as the return trip down. You can also take the shuttle bus up here.

We started at the bottom (P2) and went up all 17 hairpin bends. Then the hike turned onto a great trail marked with metal pins. We crossed a few bridges before the steep climb up Gryteskaret. When we reached the top, all we had to do was follow the markings (bamboo poles in the snow and small cairns) all the way through hilly terrain. From here the hike becomes much easier.

When you pass the hill up past the first rescue hut you get a great view of Ringedalsvatnet and to the west you can always glimpse Folgefonna. Then just follow the marked path all the way to Trolltunga.

Information

Length round trip: approx. 28 km. (from P2).
Length round trip approx. 20 minutes (from p3).
Time: 8-12 hours round trip
Season: Summer.
If there is snow, high mountain boots and gaiters are recommended.

Rating: Extra Demanding