Is Trolltunga a fjord?

The unique rock Trolltunga is hanging 700 metres above the lake Ringedalsvatnet in Skjeggedal, at 1100 metres above sea level. Fjord Tours offers a guided tour to Trolltunga.

How do you get to troll tongue in Norway?

The hike to Trolltunga starts near Skjeggedal and to get there, you can either drive by car or travel by bus. There are several options for travelling by bus, and every route takes you via the village of Odda in Hardanger.

How difficult is the hike to Trolltunga?

The trailhead for Trolltunga is at the Skjeggedal carpark. The first ascent of the hike is the most strenuous. It is 1 km of constant, steep climbing on stone steps and gravel trails before the terrain levels out. There were once old funicular tracks here that you could climb instead of the rocky trail.

How do I get from Trolltunga to Odda?

The bus ride takes 30 minutes from Odda center to the starting point of the hike in Skjeggedal. After the spectacular hike, the bus will bring you safely back to Odda. The main departure is from Odda Taxi central at 06:50. Meet 15 min.

How long is the drive from Odda to Trolltunga?

Getting to Trolltunga. Trolltunga is located 17 kilometres from city centre in Odda, Hordaland, a county in Western Norway. The city of Bergen, is about 190 kilometres from the site via main roads.

Why was the Trolltunga named after the trolls?

Trolltunga (The Troll’s Tongue) Trolltunga was named after the Trolls. A troll is an ugly cave-dwelling creature depicted as either a giant or a dwarf. Only nature itself can create something so unnatural as Trolltunga. It is a classic unspoiled natural wonder. Trolltunga is… Long hike but worth it after all, recommend.

How is the hike to the top of Trolltunga?

The hike to Trolltunga is a daunting adventure, and not for the faint hearted. Ascending to the top, you will experience that you are floating, especially if you dare to walk out to the tip of the “Tongue” (please be careful and watch your steps!).

How tall is the Trolltunga in lake Ringedalsvatnet?

Imagine the feeling when standing, perhaps sitting out there at the tip, almost floating between the sky and the water, an almost surreal and truly sensational feeling. The unique rock Trolltunga is hanging 700 metres above the lake Ringedalsvatnet in Skjeggedal, at 1100 metres above sea level.