Trolltunga
Norway · Vestland
One of Norway's most dramatic hikes to the iconic "Troll's Tongue" rock formation jutting 700 m above Lake Ringedalsvatnet.
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Trailhead Conditions
Vestland, Norway · 866m
Friday, November 6 at 11:18 AM
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
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