Comments on: Hiking to Trolltunga for Beginners

By: Chee Zhiquan

Chee Zhiquan — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 03:55:07 +0000

In reply to Rony. Hey Rony, sure. I booked this cabin on AirBnb (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19723354). I'm not sure how long Bente will list this cabin for but feel free to check it out while its still available. Do take note that this cabin is about 4km+ away (or maybe more I can't remember) from the starting point. There's a long uphill stretch of road so it might seem like a challenge to even go to the cabin. There's bus that brings people from the starting point to the top of the hill so you can take it if you're right on schedule. If you're staying in the cabin, please clean it up after you leave and bring down the rubbish. (I didn't and it caused inconvenience for Bente, sorry Bente!) Hope this helps!

By: Chee Zhiquan

Chee Zhiquan — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 03:47:45 +0000

In reply to Erle. Good to hear from you Erle! Thanks for your comments. You're definitely right on the Hardangervidda being moody. I've seen really clear skies and then sudden heavy downpour and then back to clear skies again. And I'm with you on not completing the first attempt. On my first attempt to climb Trolltunga, I had muscle cramps during the halfway point. It was so bad that I was limping back to the starting point. And yeah... I had to rest a few days after to get back my mobility.

By: Rony

Rony — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 17:18:04 +0000

Hello, Nice article.Very informative and helpful. Can you also please share the link of the cabin that you mentioned? I am seeing that there are many accommodations available and not sure which one would be best. Many thanks in advance.

By: Erle

Erle — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:30:58 +0000

Hi! As a Norwegian and someone from Odda, I thought I should comment on this post so everyone who wants to hike Trolltunga get some intel from locals:)
As the post says start early, it’s lesser people and if the weather is sunny it’s not that hot yet.
The mountain guards is at the trail to keep the hikers safe from pushing themselves to hard and also tell people that it’s too late to finish the hike in safe manners. When the Trolltunga hype started the local Red Cross who’s managed by volunteers had to rescue 44 people from Trolltunga because they where underestimating the mountain. The hike is hard, the weather is treacherous because you walk by the edge of a big plateau called Hardangervidda, and she’s moody when it comes to rapid changes in the weather. Also there was a girl who died from falling down from the Trolltunga. Be prepared with good shoes, a good rucksack, lots of food, bring a bottle of something sweet to drink along with water so you have quick energy. It’s no shame of not completing the first attempt, better to return halfway than injuring yourself.
Have a safe trip!

By: Chee Zhiquan

Chee Zhiquan — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:41:30 +0000

In reply to Karen. Glad you all made it through the heatwave! I think it's tougher not because of age but rather the climate. I totally understand how you feel when you are making the trip down. Actually, when we reached Trolltunga our body has already started aching, and it could only become worse when we started walking back. We had more breaks as well so the walking back part took a much longer time. Yes, about peeing behind a big rock, that's same for me as well. There is quite a lot of people walking on this trail and you have to go quite a distance off the trail to do your business. Not sure if you noticed but there is a lot of rubbish lying around the area for peeing and it was pretty unsightly.

By: Chee Zhiquan

Chee Zhiquan — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:28:06 +0000

In reply to DIANE L DAHLIN.

Sorry this took so long!

5 – 6 miles that’s translated to about 8km. I’m thinking this is 8km to and fro? If that’s the case you might want to consider taking the Magelitopp shuttle bus to the top. The first 4KM is an uphill trail all the way and I don’t think there is anything to see in this first 4KM, take the bus and you can skip the first 4km uphill :-).

After the bus brings you to the top, you can hike for another 4KM, it will be a flat terrain for the first 2KM and then uphill again but once you reach the top you will be presented with a good view 🙂 (See the picture in the When you should do this hike? section)

Like you mentioned, the best is still hiking to the end. Would it be a good idea to take much longer breaks and camp overnight?

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 02:12:53 +0000

We did this during the recent heat wave (July 25, 2019) We were out in the sun for 10.5 hours. It was pretty rough for us as 55+ age with 2 months of hiking practice (not hilly practice), but with perseverance, we made it! We definitely had too much weight in our packs, and to much clothing for cold weather, and lugging water. It did get a little windy and we put on windbreakers, but did not have to wear the down jacket or fleece. That said, It would be prudent to have these items with us anyway. We did not want to wait 90 minutes for the “insta” shot as it was more about the journey and we honestly could not Stand in a line! We spent our hour on the peak eating and laying down to rest for the 5.5 hour trip down. The trip down was much harder as we were tired and probably dehydrated from the hours in the sun. Also, we had to pee behind a big rock and the fear of having to do that prevented me from drinking adequate water. This was dangerous I see in retrospect. My husband ran a fever all night for 12 hours after the hike. Probably from early heat stroke. Luckily after salt/fluids and food he was ok in the morning.

By: DIANE L DAHLIN

DIANE L DAHLIN — Fri, 03 May 2019 19:19:37 +0000

It sounds like an amazing hike!! I wish I could hike that far, but don’t think it’s possible. (I have chronic pain issues). BUT, I love to hike and see beautiful scenery! I could probably hike 5-6 miles. Would it be worth it, if I could only go that far? I know, of course the best would be to hike to the end, but if it’s just not possible, wondering if we should still try and see how far we can get???
Thankyou!