Hikers seeking for some real climbing experience should consider a visit into Norway's most famous but terrifying ledge of rock known as the "Trolltunga". It is actually a piece of rock that projects horizontally out of a mountain at a height of about 700 meters or 2,300 ft.
This unique and strange form of rock is situated above the north side lake of "Ringedalsvatnet" (municipality of Odda in Hordanger county). It is also the east side area of "Skjeggedal" which is 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) from the east village of "Tyssedal" and "Sorjorden".
When translated to English, Trolltunga becomes "The Troll's Tongue".
Hikers are only allowed to hike into The Troll Tongue between the mid of June to the mid of September. For the first-time hikers, Trolltunga is located 17 kilometers away from the city of Odda, Hordaland. If you still don't know this place, then the city of Bergen (2nd largest city of Norway) is located for about 190 kilometers away from your target destination via motorway.
The most recommended path is to take the eastward route of Tyssedalen towards the Hardangervidda which takes you into the national road 13. At this point, you have to drive a narrow road for about 7 km to reach Skjeggedal.
Once you reached the end of the road, there's a parking facility near the dam. The parking site is also where the hiking challenge begins.
Take the path that goes up into the Maglitoppen which begins at the right cart-path on the stairwell. Be ready because you are about to walk over a steep trail that rises for about 410 meters up which takes a distance of 1.5 kilometers to reach the Maglitopp. At this point, you will be travelling on slight steep surface but not until you reach Gryteskaret which is another 330 meters from the highest point.
After going up, the next section is to hike downwards towards Store Floren. As you hike down, you get to witness the beautiful sight of the Folgefonna glacier in the west.
The downward track should lead you over the Hesteflaene and the dried river of Endano. Once you reached this spot, you need to prepare yourself because you are about to continue hiking at a steep path towards the Endanuten (1214 meters above sea level). Then, you will cross the dried river which takes you to Tyssestrengene.
What makes Tyssestrengene another attraction to all hikers is its twin waterfall consisting of about 300 meters free-fall. This makes it as Norway's highest waterfalls.
As you continue to follow the path, you will pass into the "glacial potholes" then into the Tysshol. And finally, just a few steps ahead is the Trolltunga.
The average time of most hikers to hike the mountains to Trolltunga takes around 8 to 10 hours of walk. And recently, it is gaining more-and-more popularity with around 500 visitors daily. You may also be surprised to know that the "US Internet Magazine" had listed Trolltunga as the number one place in the world to take the most impressive selfie amongst the travelers.
The best description of Trolltunga is both incredibly beautiful and terrifying.
First, it is incredibly beautiful because of the natural formations of the rocks which seem to be created by natures' plate tectonics and erosion. The ledge itself is a pretty much perfect for a photo spot.
Second, it is incredibly terrifying because the "Troll Tongue" actually sits at a height of 2,300 ft above the lake of Ringedalsvatnet of Norway. With this height, no one is stupid enough to do things that might cause them to fall from the cliff. In fact, there are no safety railings that has been constructed on the edges of the cliff. It's because according to the maintenance, they want to preserve its natural beauty. Fortunately, there's no recorded incidents or fatalities up to this current date of this post.
Overall, the full Trolltunga hike is only recommended for experienced hikers. Other options include cycling and guided tour (along or via feratta). And if you want to spend more time into the site, Norway's Freedom-to-Roam Laws now allows anyone to setup their tent for an overnight.
This unique and strange form of rock is situated above the north side lake of "Ringedalsvatnet" (municipality of Odda in Hordanger county). It is also the east side area of "Skjeggedal" which is 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) from the east village of "Tyssedal" and "Sorjorden".
When translated to English, Trolltunga becomes "The Troll's Tongue".
Travel to Norway - Getting to Trolltunga
Hikers are only allowed to hike into The Troll Tongue between the mid of June to the mid of September. For the first-time hikers, Trolltunga is located 17 kilometers away from the city of Odda, Hordaland. If you still don't know this place, then the city of Bergen (2nd largest city of Norway) is located for about 190 kilometers away from your target destination via motorway.
The most recommended path is to take the eastward route of Tyssedalen towards the Hardangervidda which takes you into the national road 13. At this point, you have to drive a narrow road for about 7 km to reach Skjeggedal.
Once you reached the end of the road, there's a parking facility near the dam. The parking site is also where the hiking challenge begins.
Hiking to Trolltunga
Take the path that goes up into the Maglitoppen which begins at the right cart-path on the stairwell. Be ready because you are about to walk over a steep trail that rises for about 410 meters up which takes a distance of 1.5 kilometers to reach the Maglitopp. At this point, you will be travelling on slight steep surface but not until you reach Gryteskaret which is another 330 meters from the highest point.
After going up, the next section is to hike downwards towards Store Floren. As you hike down, you get to witness the beautiful sight of the Folgefonna glacier in the west.
The downward track should lead you over the Hesteflaene and the dried river of Endano. Once you reached this spot, you need to prepare yourself because you are about to continue hiking at a steep path towards the Endanuten (1214 meters above sea level). Then, you will cross the dried river which takes you to Tyssestrengene.
What makes Tyssestrengene another attraction to all hikers is its twin waterfall consisting of about 300 meters free-fall. This makes it as Norway's highest waterfalls.
As you continue to follow the path, you will pass into the "glacial potholes" then into the Tysshol. And finally, just a few steps ahead is the Trolltunga.
The average time of most hikers to hike the mountains to Trolltunga takes around 8 to 10 hours of walk. And recently, it is gaining more-and-more popularity with around 500 visitors daily. You may also be surprised to know that the "US Internet Magazine" had listed Trolltunga as the number one place in the world to take the most impressive selfie amongst the travelers.
The Terrifying Ledge of Trolltunga
The best description of Trolltunga is both incredibly beautiful and terrifying.
First, it is incredibly beautiful because of the natural formations of the rocks which seem to be created by natures' plate tectonics and erosion. The ledge itself is a pretty much perfect for a photo spot.
Second, it is incredibly terrifying because the "Troll Tongue" actually sits at a height of 2,300 ft above the lake of Ringedalsvatnet of Norway. With this height, no one is stupid enough to do things that might cause them to fall from the cliff. In fact, there are no safety railings that has been constructed on the edges of the cliff. It's because according to the maintenance, they want to preserve its natural beauty. Fortunately, there's no recorded incidents or fatalities up to this current date of this post.
Overall, the full Trolltunga hike is only recommended for experienced hikers. Other options include cycling and guided tour (along or via feratta). And if you want to spend more time into the site, Norway's Freedom-to-Roam Laws now allows anyone to setup their tent for an overnight.
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