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Trolltunga Trail

Trolltunga Trail — the trail guide

The Trolltunga Trail is a 22.2 km trek in Norway, typically walked in 6-9 hours, with 1330 m of total ascent. It rates Hard on our published rubric (60 m of gain per km, topping out at 1205 m).

The Trolltunga ('Troll's Tongue') hike rewards with one of Norway's most iconic viewpoints - a horizontal rock formation 700m above Ringedalsvatnet lake.

Quick facts

Distance22.2 km
Total ascent1330 m
Typical duration6-9 hours
Difficulty (computed)Hard
Steepness60 m gain per km
High point1205 m
CountryNorway
RegionNorway

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Hard" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 451 m · high point 1205 m · 1330 m total ascent over 22.2 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 424 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan-1°-5°307 mm
Feb-5°252 mm
Mar-3°195 mm
Apr-1°133 mm
May10°116 mm
Jun16°151 mm
Jul16°11°198 mm
Aug16°11°217 mm
Sep13°232 mm
Oct277 mm
Nov-2°236 mm
Dec-4°345 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Trolltunga Trail?

The Trolltunga Trail is 22.2 km, and most hikers complete it in 6-9 hours. Total elevation gain is 1330 m.

How difficult is the Trolltunga Trail?

It rates Hard on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 60 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1205 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Trolltunga Trail is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Trolltunga Trail?

In Norway. The route starts near 60.133, 6.626 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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