Trolltunga is one of Norway’s most popular hikes for good reason. It is an incredibly scenic hike, ending at the Troll’s tongue, a thin sliver of rock perfect for creative photographs. This is definitely a hike to add to your bucket list.
How Do You Get to Trolltunga?
Trolltunga is located in southern Norway near Hardangerfjord. Most people stay in Odda or Tyssedal to hike Trolltunga.
Facts About the Hike
* Distance: 28 km (17.4 miles) out and back
* Elevation Gain: 800 meters (2,625 feet)
* Difficulty: Strenuous
* Length of time: 10 – 12 hours
* When to go: June 1 to September 30 (without a guide). At all other times of the year you must hike with a guide. For more information, visit the Visit Norway website - https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/the-hardangerfjord-region/listings-hardanger-fjord/trolltunga/8625/.
The best way to get around this region of Norway is by car. Having a rental car gives you the freedom to take your time, stop and enjoy the views (this part of Norway is gorgeous!), and visit small towns and off-the-beaten-path destinations.However, if you are relying on public transportation, you can get to Odda by bus and by train.
Getting to Odda By Bus
*The Trolltunga-Preikestolen Express bus connects the Trolltunga hike with Pulpit Rock during the summer months.
*From Stavanger, take the Nor-Way bus.
*From Oslo, take the Haukliekspressen bus.
*From Bergen, take bus 930.
Getting to Odda By Train
*The Bergensbanen connects Bergen and Odda.
How Do You Get to Trolltunga?
Trolltunga is located in southern Norway near Hardangerfjord. Most people stay in Odda or Tyssedal to hike Trolltunga.
Facts About the Hike
* Distance: 28 km (17.4 miles) out and back
* Elevation Gain: 800 meters (2,625 feet)
* Difficulty: Strenuous
* Length of time: 10 – 12 hours
* When to go: June 1 to September 30 (without a guide). At all other times of the year you must hike with a guide. For more information, visit the Visit Norway website - https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/the-hardangerfjord-region/listings-hardanger-fjord/trolltunga/8625/.
The best way to get around this region of Norway is by car. Having a rental car gives you the freedom to take your time, stop and enjoy the views (this part of Norway is gorgeous!), and visit small towns and off-the-beaten-path destinations.However, if you are relying on public transportation, you can get to Odda by bus and by train.
Getting to Odda By Bus
*The Trolltunga-Preikestolen Express bus connects the Trolltunga hike with Pulpit Rock during the summer months.
*From Stavanger, take the Nor-Way bus.
*From Oslo, take the Haukliekspressen bus.
*From Bergen, take bus 930.
Getting to Odda By Train
*The Bergensbanen connects Bergen and Odda.
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