And, one of the most epic. About an hour of that was spent at Trolltunga itself. Entering the home stretch of Trolltunga When you finally arrive at Trolltunga, be prepared to wait. Hike up to the top with less weight and then collect it on the way down and finish that way. So we started our trip at the top. Oddly, at this section, there seem to be two trails as there are red Ts on the right and large cairns to the left. And, their wifi was wonderful.
Over the course of the day, you will essentially be hiking a half marathon with lots of elevation gain. You can enjoy sitting there for few hours. Starting from September, the hours of daylight are reduced and the nights are colder. Besides, if you ask me, this experience was the icing on the cake during my whole trip in Norway and I will never forget it. However, we quickly realized this was the bottom lot and so we got back into the car and drove to the next one. And if you need any other photos or anything then just ask, we managed to get plenty! Your campsite and toilet visits must be downhill from trails and well away from streams. You are nearing Trolltunga soon, and there's just a bit more to do! But we hope it will make the trip less exhausting.
The cloud bank became so heavy that there was a mist and near white out conditions on the trail. Every infos I could get is welcome. It is located at the southern tip of the Sørfjorden fjord, and you can get there from Bergen or Oslo by bus or train. The flat terrain continues for about 45 minutes depending on how fast you go, of course and is a welcome break to just enjoy the scenery! I wondered if you saw many tents pitched when you reached the top? Once you're sure you've seen enough, it's time for the return hike. Either way, it's a nice sight and not long after, you will begin to go downhill — much to the delight of your legs! As to whether you do a tour or not that really depends when you go. It basically skips the first 4 km of hiking 400 m ascent on the classic trail. Seemingly, she was trying to go around the people that were in her way; but in doing so, she made a misstep and fell down the edge.
So what should you rather do? And moving straight to Trolltunga experience, I fully support booking the P3 parking. Also from Mid March, it is still covered in snow and the only people taking on the trail are those on a guided tour with. . There are no trash cans at the top so please bag your trash and hike back out with it. What to bring: hiking boots, additional clothing, rainwear, plenty to eat and drink, a headlamp, a basic first-aid kit, a bivvy.
Shelly Borga recently posted… Hi Sophie — Hmm that really depends on your fitness level. In your opinion, how tough is the Trolltunga hike? Just make sure that you have the right gear with you for the colder mountain temperatures at night. Of course it was still exhausting, but it did not put so much strain on my legs. What was a 9 hour hike for us could have easily turned into an 11 or 12 hour hike. This was such a helpful article.
The downside is indeed the crowds at Trolltunga and on the trail as well. Do you mind stepping in mud puddles as large as Rhode Island? Just be in the tongue before mid day or early in the morning 07:30-09:00a. On the way to hike Trolltunga from Odda, we did before our hike and recognised quite a few faces from the camping site in Odda who were finishing the trail as we were starting. Good shoes for rainy days and a running shoe is perfectly for warm days. Don't listen to anyone who calls you slack for using this car park, the first part of the hike sucks.
Please try not to be a part of rescue statistics by being sensible and using common sense. While you can expect to complete the return journey a bit faster than hiking to Trolltunga less stops for photos! There are several small climbs but nothing too difficult. Spent less than an hour there and walked 6 hours back non stop. He said that I had very good sense and control over my footing. Rescue operations are triggered by hikers every year. Go aahead and make your own awesome memories here in Trolltunga! From there you can take a bus from Odda to the trailhead in Skjeggedal. I have shared a post on our stay and in addition to our overnight.
No camper vans above 2,0 meters in height Due to overhanging structures on the road, there is a 2,0 meter 6. But when you step onto that rock, you forget about the hundreds people all around you. Prepear yourself because its not a walk in the park. I would think 5 am would be better to start just due to lighting on the trail. I went back out to the tip of the tongue to sit with my feet hanging over the side. The next portion of hiking to Trolltunga follows around this lake.