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Trolltunga

Norway · Vestland

hard

One of Norway's most dramatic hikes to the iconic "Troll's Tongue" rock formation jutting 700 m above Lake Ringedalsvatnet.

⛰Trailhead:866m
🏔Summit:1,180m
📅Duration:1 day
🌍Country:Norway

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Trailhead Conditions

Vestland, Norway · 866m

Friday, November 6 at 11:18 AM

4°C

Feels like 4°C

Mainly clear

Humidity

70%

Wind

4 km/h E

Gusts

4 km/h

Pressure

1032 hPa

Dew Point

-1°C

Cloud Cover

33.3%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
4°/ 0°
Sat, Nov 7
4°/ -2°
Sun, Nov 8
4°/ -1°
Mon, Nov 9
1°/ -3°
Tue, Nov 10
1°/ -1°
Wed, Nov 11
3°/ 2°
Thu, Nov 12
2°/ -1°
Fri, Nov 13
-1°/ -3°
Sat, Nov 14
-1°/ -3°
Sun, Nov 15
0°/ -2°
Mon, Nov 16
0°/ 0°

Is Trolltunga safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (866m) and the summit (1,180m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Trolltunga?

Trolltunga is rated hard. It demands strong fitness, prior high-altitude hiking experience, and careful acclimatisation. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. The typical completion time is 1 day for a short trek.

What is the elevation of Trolltunga?

The trailhead starts at 866 metres above sea level in Vestland, Norway. The summit or highest point reaches 1,180 metres — a net elevation gain of 314 metres.

What gear do I need for Trolltunga?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Trolltunga in Norway: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude