Trolltunga, Western Norway, Norway

5Claire M 5:00 PM Sep 28, 2021

Not for the faint hearted
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 :)

4Helen Alsen 5:00 PM Nov 26, 2022

BE AWARE!
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!