Hey! Congratulations for honesty! Despite a lot of people say that Trolltunga hike is one of the dangerous hikes in Europe I can say that is NOT. To sit on the edge of the rock CAN be a bit dangerous, but that's all!
Agreed! I had done my research on this hike before setting off and found so many blogs and videos claiming it was either too hard or very dangerous. It was neither. We are just 2 normal guys and completed it without difficulty (although we were exhausted afterwards) and we never felt the hike was dangerous. From what I've read, people that had a hard time or have gotten injured is because they were very unprepared. Common sense, good hiking shoes, a light jacket and some drinking water goes a long way.
From the brochures we got it seemed this hike was meant strictly for really experienced climbers and we would just end up lost. That scared us off. I really wanted to go there. I wish I had seen your video before!! Fortunately saw Preikestolen and it was beautiful.
Marco it definitely isn’t for everyone, but it is quite doable. There’s always next time, right? Glad you got to experience Preikestolen! One of my favorite hikes too. For the future, being cautious is a good thing, but don’t underestimate yourself and your abilities!
From the Preikestolen you can reach the mountain top next to it, which is pretty great too and there is a track that connects back to the track to Preikestolen. From the mountain top you can see for miles and barely anyone goes there. I was up there alone and could hear nothing but the wind.
Great video. If someone wants to visit Trolltunga, where should his base be? I mean, where should he start his trip from and stay? Bergen perhaps or a city/village closer?
Wow thank you for this video! I thought the hike is really harder and more dangerous and was a bit scared off planning our trip to Norway next summer. We don't have much hiking experience but I think the hikes we did in Slovenia were pretty much on the same level if the weather conditions are mild.
Did the hike this august without any trouble at all. There is now made sherpastairs at some points of the hike. A video coming soon. We used 3h40min from p3.
Hei, you did a great job with the video! Nice! For people going the first time into the norwegian mountains it is very helpful! I was there two weeks ago. I hike the norwegian mountains every year (6-8 days in the beginning of september) with friends since 2000. You said you did this hike in september. Can you please tell me in which year? I ask because in the last years there were so much changes made (for example to the terrain of the hikingroute). There is a new parkinglot (P3) at the first plataeu (after 1.5km at 850m). The costs for parking are much more higher now: 500 NOK / 56 USD (P2) and 600 NOK / 67 USD (P3) per day. You can take a shuttlebus from Odda via Tyssedal (P1) to Skjeggedal (P2) and a second one from Skjeggedal (P2) to P3. In many areas - especially in the steep parts and over water courses - they (the norwegians or the sherpas) have put rock blocks as stairs and bridges. Every year the number of tourists / hikers which go to Trolltunga is raising. Even in september there were about 50 people at Trolltunga at the same time. Trolltunga was though a great expierence but to much crowded for me. If you have a tent with you I recommend to start your hike at early afternoon, experience Trolltunga at early evening and put up your tent on the way back (1-2km away from Trolltunga). Another possibility is to hike to Tyssevassbu (18km, a cabin with 12 beds) and the next day to Trolltunga (6km from the cabin). Have a nice hike! Maps for planing your tour: ut.no/kart Trolltunga information: www.fjordnorway.com/things-to-do/trolltunga-p958013
Seeing this video made me want to hike Trolltunga even more! Hoping to go by summer of 2018. Hopefully that might give me some time to train and increase my endurance to prepare a little more!
Ciara Geonanga Nice! We went in the fall but I hear the summertime is a really great time to do the hike. You’ll have better weather and more transport options :) you’re gonna love it!
I've seen now they've made a new carpark skipping the start entirely. After reading about how dangerous and hard it was, it put me off the idea of going with my partner as I didn't think she could handle it but seeing that it only took you guys roughly five hours(including the start) I think we'd be laughing. We walked up Ben Nevis in our trainers last year with no training and no gear.. except some beers. Looks fun and beautiful.
I'm thinking of doing this hike in a few months, thanks for the informative video! Do you think this would be ok to do alone? is the trail well marked and easy to follow?
DO IT! It's a great hike. There are pros & cons to doing it alone. If you do it alone, you can go at your own pace and not have to wait for anyone, stop to rest whenever you want and it would be a great opportunity to just be alone with your thoughts. However.. if you are a slow hiker, going with a buddy can help YOU keep pace, motivate you to keep going when you want to quit and be an extra set of eyes to help you find the next trailmarker. It is a really long hike and there are parts that can be a bit boring to some (at the beginning) so having someone to keep you company and chat with is a bonus. If you are a solo traveller, it is very easy to meet friendly adventurous hikers during the hike. You can also make friends at the hostels the night before the hike (everyone is there for the same reason) The trail is pretty straight forward and easy to follow. We went in September when there was no snow. The trail markers are red T's throughout. I found the way down to be slightly harder to follow, probably due to exhaustion ;) Download maps for offline use on your phone and take a paper map as well. If you are going to do it alone, let someone know when/where you are going and when to expect you. Safe travels!
You will love it! I would definitely do it again. You should also do Preikestolen hike near Stavanger, not as hard but also very scenic. Have fun and be safe
doing preikestolen, Kjerag, slogan, Trolltunga and few hike in Lofoten. My question is, is it worth bringing your camping gear with you? How about car rental?
Absolutely. Norway is one of the most expensive countries to visit and a great way to save some cash and also appreciate all its wilderness is to camp. Norway is very camping friendly. There is a law there, "Allemansratten" ("All mans right") it is Right to Public Access, means you are allowed to camp on most public spaces for free. You could rent a car and travel all over Norway, setting up camp wherever you like. We did not camp but we did rent a car to travel from Stavanger to Bergen with a stop in Odda for Trolltunga & again while in the Lofoten islands. Car rentals can add up if you do a one way rental (return it to a different location then were you picked it up) Fees can be over $150 to return to a different city. Something to keep in mind. If I did Norway again, I would do camping. It's the perfect place for it.
Thank you so much, I just got my tent today. I am starting in Bodo and taking a ferry to Lofoten, I want to camp there for few days before taking a ferry back to Bodo and return the car. How are the ferries? Are they expensive to take with the car?
hallian98 we took the Hurtigruten ferry from Bergen to Svolvear to get to Lofoten and rented a car on arrival. Not sure about the Bodo > Lofoten ferry, but the Hurtigruten was one of the biggest expenses on that trip. Make sure to climb Reinebringen when you're on Lofoten! Amazing views. Also, try the local fish soup while in the town of Å, I still think about that soup ;)
pepe garza keep in mind that July is one of the highest busiest seasons to visit, you may want to show up there as early as possible to ensure you get a spot, I would say before dawn. Hope you have a great trip!
I'm right now laughing at the danger zone sign at 4:23 "don't sit on the edges" seems like a very obvious safety rule that is ignored by a hell of a lot of people.
Mariesalh all I could think about when I saw that sign was "..who the hell would carry a heavy ass drone all the way to trolltunga?..". On the sign it says to keep drones at a distance.
Mariesalh, I honestly thought the same.. seconds earlier the warn-sign.. then "well, lets do what they told us not to do" XD I mean, its still nature and even in less dagerous zones such parts can easily break apart from the mountain due to weather impacts every day etc.. wouldnt risk my life just to.. yea, basically risk my life more for a good pic xD
guys Such a great shot. Want to know few information.1. Who took your picture and how long you can stay on the trolltunga to take picture without disturbing the crowd.2. Can I fly my drone there?Thanks
Aryan Kabir thanks man! 1. We took turns take pictures of each other and then we have our camera to a fellow hiker and asked her to take our photo. This was one of my questions before going there. Everyone is friendly and laid back, finding a stranger and asking them to take your pic isn’t hard, especially because there are so many people just standing around enjoying the view. I would say that everyone took about 15-30 seconds posing and taking pics at the edge before walking back and letting someone else take a shot. When we were there there weren’t that many people so we were able to get back in line and go again fairly quickly. I have heard that the crowd can get big around midday and the line can get pretty long. 2 there is a sign specifically saying you can’t fly a drone there but I’m sure people do it anyway (there is also a sign saying you should not approach the edge of trolltunga) I wouldn’t take a drone just because it seems like a hassle to carry all the way there and it would kinda ruin the view for others. Hope that answers your questions. Safe travels bro
Tenacious Trekkers thanks alot bro... such great information. One last question, when is perfect time to start trekking to avoid large crowds ? If i can reach to peak between 10-11 am, you think I can avoid the large crowds? Thanks again. Safe travels around the world buddy.
Aryan Kabir no problem! Yeah, that’s what we did. We started at dawn (6:20am) so that we could have more time up there and to avoid most of the crowd, by the time we were descending, there were huge crowds of people heading up there. The earlier you start the better. When we were at trolltunga, there was probably around 15-20 people up there. There is always the option to camp up there so you can experience the sunrise at trolltunga!
TCS Admin you’re welcome! Glad it was helpful! There are so many vids out there but most of them just show pretty shots and don’t have any real info. I can across this problem while researching trolltunga before going.
Linda Sirone thank you! Glad you liked it. Yes you will find small waterfalls and streams throughout. My suggestion is try to collect water as far upstream as you can on your way. I almost collected water from a stream at the start of the hike and am glad I didn’t, about 50 meters uphill a backpacker was washing her feet in the same stream 🥴
Nice video! I'm hiking Trolltunga with my sister this weekend, but we plan on camping halfway through the hike, so we'll start in the end of the day and go back home in Bergen the day after :) Naïma
Really inspires me to climb this. I am doing a tour around Europe and going to be exploring Norway and this hike, cant wait. Just worried about my own fitness levels - Suppose nows the best time to go hike up Snowden a few times! =) Great video.
Boiga thanks! Glad you liked it. It was definitely one of our highlights while in Norway and I highly recommend it. Just make sure you can handle it by going on practice hikes around town or just crush it at the gym and get your stamina up! If we did it, so can you!
What month were you there? I am going in June and thinking about leaving extra early with the extra daylight (like 4 AM)....or would going late be better? I just don't want to deal with crowds if possible.Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Great video BTW.
i went up at 7 am last year and already a ton of people there,so id say the earlier the better,and also be well prepared,the hike up is not that bad,but remember u have too go back down,thats when i ran into issues in my knees,going down can be painfull all depends on fitness lvl
You chose an excellent month to go weather wise but it will be more crowded. I was there in September. If the daylight allows, I would start right before dawn. I don’t recommend doing this hike in the dark, especially the beginning which has more of an incline. To save time, try staying as close to the start of the hike so you don’t have to deal with transport or a long drive early in the morning. And going up late in the day to avoid crowds might not pay off. You want to give yourself plenty of time to complete this hike and not be too rushed. If you start late in the day you will have to rush both ways and spend very little time enjoying the sights. Sleep close to the hike start, go right before dawn, hustle at the start of the hike to get to the top before most and take your time on the way back. Crowded or not, you will love this hike. Safe travels!
Pap Uga We were there in late September and were very fortunate to have great weather. Since you are going in May, you will have excellent weather. Remember that weather in troll tings can change quickly, so I suggest you bring something in case it gets cold/rains. Also, you will be able to take advantage of the shuttle that runs from Preikestolen to Trolltunga if you want! We didn't have the option to do that because September is out of season. Safe travels!
Glad this video was helpful! I had a lot of questions about this hike before I did it and could not find too many answers online, I made this video to answer those questions for anyone wondering the same things I was ;) Hope you have a safe trip!
Amazing and very heplful video ! I'm planning doing the trek next september, would you consider doing it with a 1 year baby in a osprey pocco child carrier with a raincover? Thanks !
While I think it’s possible to do this hike with a small child that has some hiking experience, I wouldn’t recommend it. Whether it’s the strong wind, the blazing sun or the rain, you are bound to experience some adverse weather. Keep in mind that there is very little shelter throughout the hike. I work as a zookeeper back home and I see parents bringing infants to the zoo all the time, they usually look miserable and are too young to appreciate the sights and being outside in general. Have you thought about maybe doing preikestolen hike instead?
Hahah so awesome! I did the exact some thing, just uploaded my guide and then I saw your video in the recommendations . We even stayed in the same hostel. Awesome video mate! How did you do the google map and the moving car? Great feature
Nice! Great backpacker minds think alike? ;) Glad you liked the video bro. For the map thing, I used a feature in iMovie where I overplayed a car graphic over a map I made on google maps and animated it. It was a lot of work for a very small effect most won't notice. Great job on your vid too. Look forward to more. Safe travels bro!
very attractive, thanks for video ! longing to be there soon. Just wonder if we are going there first week of april, 2020, what kind of weather it could be ? is it still safe to go there in april? moreover, is it the only way to go there I mean by hikking 11 km, to and fro? if from Trolunga Odda hotel , how far is it to the parking place of the starting point ? do we need a tourist guide or we can just follow the red mark to go up there ? Highly appreciate any suggestion asap since we are making our tour plan right now. Thanks a lot for your attention !
I would suggest aiming for middle of June - September, usually best time to hike in this region. Yes the only way to get to Trolltunga is to hike, there is not public transport or roads to get to Trolltunga lookout point. I would say that you do not need a guide if you are hiking during the normal season. We did it without a guide and so did most of the people we saw along the hike. It is pretty straightforward and simple to follow
Cool video! Would you know how this compares to the Inca Trail? That's my only reference point, but I blew out my knee 45mins on the 1st day but still managed to finish. Are there bathrooms along the trail? (Something the Inca Trail doesn't have...)
Thanks! I've never done the Inca trail, so I can't really say. It can be pretty strenuous in the beginning, so if you have a knee injury that acts up, I would suggest you do the Preikestolen hike instead as it is shorter and less climbing. There are no bathrooms along the way, only at the beginning of the hike by the parking lot.
I want to go there in the end of June. Can begginers make it? I See that first kilometer is the worst :-) and how about comming back? Is it better or not? :-)
Justyna Jarecka June is a great time of year to go. We were there in the Fall. The first km is the hardest for a couple reasons. Primarily because you are mostly ascending. Also the terrain is very rocky and can be muddy in several spots which is also very tiring. Additionally there isn't much to look at during that first kilometer so the hike can be tedious at first. Just take some headphones, listen to some music and focus on the magnificent views to come to help you plow through the first section. Although it is a long hike, beginners can absolutely do it! Just go prepared and know what to expect. Download some maps on your phone, start your hike early, take a bottle to fill with water, some healthy snacks for energy and let someone know of your plans just in case. Coming down is the same, but might be harder on your knees and calves during the descent instead of your quads and thighs during the ascent. You will love it! This is one of my favorite hikes in the world. You can email me if you have more questions tenacioustrekkers@gmail.com Best of luck and safe travels!
Is this hike kid capable? My kids are well accustomed to long hikes and we hike nearly all year long. They are young though...8,7 and 2. We always bring 2 year old in hiking pack. Is this doable? If not, is the other location you hiked the day before? We plan to go in mid August. Thanks for posting!
During this hike I did not see any small children. I think taking kids on amazing hikes is a great idea, but this one might be a bit too strenuous not only for the small kids but also for you having to carry them if they get tired. It is really long, minimum of about 9 hours. Once up there, weather can change and might be unsafe for you and your family. I would wait until they are older. The other hike, Preikestolen is a great alternative! I actually saw many families with small kids and they were all loving it. It is only 2.5 miles and has much less climbing. I would do that one with the kids and depending on how they do, consider trolltunga. Preikestolen is shorter and safer but still has amazing scenery. Safe travels!
I just did this hike a month ago and another parking lot was recently built at the top of the first Km, its space is limited-30 cars I believe but if you get there early enough I would suggest using it, I don't remember the price to use it but trust me, its worth it-it'll save you time an energy
+nobodynumberone you're welcome, glad you liked it. I did have a pretty good experience. I searched through many big and small car rental companies and Avis was one of the cheapest at the time. I did a one way rental, picked it up in Stavanger and dropped it off in Bergen. Although the daily cost was pretty low, most one way rentals have a pretty high fee - $125 usd. This is only economical if you are traveling with a couple people and can split the cost, otherwise I would just book a flight. Driving through Norway is an experience in itself and highly recommended if you have the time. Safe travels!
Parking is now 50€ at P2 and 60€ at p3(starting point). The prices are incredible and not payable for students. Seeing this cost 11€ 5 years ago makes me angry. Nature should be for everyone and not sold by companies
People should be prepared for a tough hike. There has been way too many rescues this year. People forget to bring the right clothes and enough food and get in trouble in the way down. It's not a hike for young children. But it is a wonderful hike if you are well prepared and take enough breakes :) I've been there twice
Johanne Bungum Agreed. Clothing you can put on or remove as layers is key. Once you start the actual hike, you will heat up and will start sweating. Something you can remove quickly and carry in a backpack will make your hike much more enjoyable. I wouldn't take too much food. I took a couple packets of beef jerky, trail mix and salted peanuts.
You're a town girl, right? Others just easily pass while you explain how difficult and dangerous it is... However, thrash those hiking sticks on that terrain.
I was there last week and it was the worst thing I've ever done. It was painful and long and very very dangerous. It's an accident waiting to happen. Took me almost 17 hours up and down. It was beautiful but I didn't have time to enjoy it since we had to make it to the hotel. Never again!
Shame you didn't get a chance to enjoy it. The hike can be quite perilous if you aren't prepared. Proper shoes and clothing is recommended. Also prior hiking experience, this isn't an easy hike. I would say its much harder and longer than it is dangerous. If you stay on the path and pay attention to weather, direction and where you are stepping you will be fine. Glad you were able to complete it though.
It occurred to me how vulnerable folk are .. is there any security staff that monitors potential but jobs / terrorists pushing people over the edge .. there’s a real danger that people don’t think about .. my security background kicking in .
I was there last week and it was the worst thing I've ever done. It was painful and long and very very dangerous. It's an accident waiting to happen. Took me almost 17 hours up and down. It was beautiful but I didn't have time to enjoy it since we had to make it to the hotel. Never again!
Hey! Congratulations for honesty! Despite a lot of people say that Trolltunga hike is one of the dangerous hikes in Europe I can say that is NOT. To sit on the edge of the rock CAN be a bit dangerous, but that's all!
Agreed! I had done my research on this hike before setting off and found so many blogs and videos claiming it was either too hard or very dangerous. It was neither. We are just 2 normal guys and completed it without difficulty (although we were exhausted afterwards) and we never felt the hike was dangerous. From what I've read, people that had a hard time or have gotten injured is because they were very unprepared. Common sense, good hiking shoes, a light jacket and some drinking water goes a long way.
Awesome video!! Thanks so much
I did this hike with a friend on mushrooms, at night. It was the most beautiful experience.
I am a believer
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Thank you for the video, I'll be there in June. Can't wait.
renato fernandez awesome! Safe travels
Cool 😎 I enjoyed the video! Can’t to experience for myself
thanks, very nice overview
you're welcome :)
From the brochures we got it seemed this hike was meant strictly for really experienced climbers and we would just end up lost. That scared us off. I really wanted to go there. I wish I had seen your video before!! Fortunately saw Preikestolen and it was beautiful.
Marco it definitely isn’t for everyone, but it is quite doable. There’s always next time, right? Glad you got to experience Preikestolen! One of my favorite hikes too. For the future, being cautious is a good thing, but don’t underestimate yourself and your abilities!
From the Preikestolen you can reach the mountain top next to it, which is pretty great too and there is a track that connects back to the track to Preikestolen. From the mountain top you can see for miles and barely anyone goes there. I was up there alone and could hear nothing but the wind.
Great video. If someone wants to visit Trolltunga, where should his base be? I mean, where should he start his trip from and stay? Bergen perhaps or a city/village closer?
I would start in Bergen. Its about 3-4 hours to Odda from there.
Wow thank you for this video! I thought the hike is really harder and more dangerous and was a bit scared off planning our trip to Norway next summer. We don't have much hiking experience but I think the hikes we did in Slovenia were pretty much on the same level if the weather conditions are mild.
Excellent video. Thank you
+Shakibers thank you! Glad you liked it. Hope it was helpful.
Hi, great video, kind question, I have troubles with my knee, will I be able to hike it? Is it very hard for your knees?
Did the hike this august without any trouble at all. There is now made sherpastairs at some points of the hike.
A video coming soon.
We used 3h40min from p3.
Hei, you did a great job with the video! Nice! For people going the first time into the norwegian mountains it is very helpful! I was there two weeks ago. I hike the norwegian mountains every year (6-8 days in the beginning of september) with friends since 2000.
You said you did this hike in september. Can you please tell me in which year? I ask because in the last years there were so much changes made (for example to the terrain of the hikingroute). There is a new parkinglot (P3) at the first plataeu (after 1.5km at 850m). The costs for parking are much more higher now: 500 NOK / 56 USD (P2) and 600 NOK / 67 USD (P3) per day. You can take a shuttlebus from Odda via Tyssedal (P1) to Skjeggedal (P2) and a second one from Skjeggedal (P2) to P3. In many areas - especially in the steep parts and over water courses - they (the norwegians or the sherpas) have put rock blocks as stairs and bridges. Every year the number of tourists / hikers which go to Trolltunga is raising. Even in september there were about 50 people at Trolltunga at the same time. Trolltunga was though a great expierence but to much crowded for me. If you have a tent with you I recommend to start your hike at early afternoon, experience Trolltunga at early evening and put up your tent on the way back (1-2km away from Trolltunga). Another possibility is to hike to Tyssevassbu (18km, a cabin with 12 beds) and the next day to Trolltunga (6km from the cabin). Have a nice hike!
Maps for planing your tour: ut.no/kart
Trolltunga information: www.fjordnorway.com/things-to-do/trolltunga-p958013
Awesome info! thanks for the update
Very helpful video. Will definitely use this as a guide when I go.
Thank you!
Thank you! 🙏🏻 Glad you found it useful
Seeing this video made me want to hike Trolltunga even more! Hoping to go by summer of 2018. Hopefully that might give me some time to train and increase my endurance to prepare a little more!
Ciara Geonanga Nice! We went in the fall but I hear the summertime is a really great time to do the hike. You’ll have better weather and more transport options :) you’re gonna love it!
I've seen now they've made a new carpark skipping the start entirely. After reading about how dangerous and hard it was, it put me off the idea of going with my partner as I didn't think she could handle it but seeing that it only took you guys roughly five hours(including the start) I think we'd be laughing. We walked up Ben Nevis in our trainers last year with no training and no gear.. except some beers. Looks fun and beautiful.
Wonderful video creation 💖 Thank you
Have a happy day
Thank you! Glad you liked it ;)
I'm thinking of doing this hike in a few months, thanks for the informative video! Do you think this would be ok to do alone? is the trail well marked and easy to follow?
DO IT! It's a great hike. There are pros & cons to doing it alone. If you do it alone, you can go at your own pace and not have to wait for anyone, stop to rest whenever you want and it would be a great opportunity to just be alone with your thoughts. However.. if you are a slow hiker, going with a buddy can help YOU keep pace, motivate you to keep going when you want to quit and be an extra set of eyes to help you find the next trailmarker. It is a really long hike and there are parts that can be a bit boring to some (at the beginning) so having someone to keep you company and chat with is a bonus. If you are a solo traveller, it is very easy to meet friendly adventurous hikers during the hike. You can also make friends at the hostels the night before the hike (everyone is there for the same reason)
The trail is pretty straight forward and easy to follow. We went in September when there was no snow. The trail markers are red T's throughout. I found the way down to be slightly harder to follow, probably due to exhaustion ;) Download maps for offline use on your phone and take a paper map as well. If you are going to do it alone, let someone know when/where you are going and when to expect you. Safe travels!
Always people there.
Thanks for the video! very useful. Hope we'll do the hike within a year or so.
Awesome! You will love it. Glad you liked the video.
awesome guys, doing this hike in few weeks so looking forward to it
You will love it! I would definitely do it again. You should also do Preikestolen hike near Stavanger, not as hard but also very scenic. Have fun and be safe
doing preikestolen, Kjerag, slogan, Trolltunga and few hike in Lofoten. My question is, is it worth bringing your camping gear with you? How about car rental?
Absolutely. Norway is one of the most expensive countries to visit and a great way to save some cash and also appreciate all its wilderness is to camp. Norway is very camping friendly. There is a law there, "Allemansratten" ("All mans right") it is Right to Public Access, means you are allowed to camp on most public spaces for free. You could rent a car and travel all over Norway, setting up camp wherever you like. We did not camp but we did rent a car to travel from Stavanger to Bergen with a stop in Odda for Trolltunga & again while in the Lofoten islands. Car rentals can add up if you do a one way rental (return it to a different location then were you picked it up) Fees can be over $150 to return to a different city. Something to keep in mind. If I did Norway again, I would do camping. It's the perfect place for it.
Thank you so much, I just got my tent today. I am starting in Bodo and taking a ferry to Lofoten, I want to camp there for few days before taking a ferry back to Bodo and return the car. How are the ferries? Are they expensive to take with the car?
hallian98 we took the Hurtigruten ferry from Bergen to Svolvear to get to Lofoten and rented a car on arrival. Not sure about the Bodo > Lofoten ferry, but the Hurtigruten was one of the biggest expenses on that trip. Make sure to climb Reinebringen when you're on Lofoten! Amazing views. Also, try the local fish soup while in the town of Å, I still think about that soup ;)
this looks so different from my hike because there was a bunch of snow there last week
Hi which month did you go? We will be going on first week of September
do you guys know at what time should I arrive to the parking lot if I want to park on the one that has a 30 car limit????? I will visit Norway in July
pepe garza keep in mind that July is one of the highest busiest seasons to visit, you may want to show up there as early as possible to ensure you get a spot, I would say before dawn. Hope you have a great trip!
I'm right now laughing at the danger zone sign at 4:23 "don't sit on the edges" seems like a very obvious safety rule that is ignored by a hell of a lot of people.
Mariesalh all I could think about when I saw that sign was "..who the hell would carry a heavy ass drone all the way to trolltunga?..". On the sign it says to keep drones at a distance.
Actually, I have seen videos of people using drones from trolltunga. So people have been doing that too.
Mariesalh, I honestly thought the same.. seconds earlier the warn-sign.. then "well, lets do what they told us not to do" XD I mean, its still nature and even in less dagerous zones such parts can easily break apart from the mountain due to weather impacts every day etc.. wouldnt risk my life just to.. yea, basically risk my life more for a good pic xD
how did you take photo of yourself? asked some one else to take photo of you?
guys Such a great shot. Want to know few information.1. Who took your picture and how long you can stay on the trolltunga to take picture without disturbing the crowd.2. Can I fly my drone there?Thanks
Aryan Kabir thanks man! 1. We took turns take pictures of each other and then we have our camera to a fellow hiker and asked her to take our photo. This was one of my questions before going there. Everyone is friendly and laid back, finding a stranger and asking them to take your pic isn’t hard, especially because there are so many people just standing around enjoying the view. I would say that everyone took about 15-30 seconds posing and taking pics at the edge before walking back and letting someone else take a shot. When we were there there weren’t that many people so we were able to get back in line and go again fairly quickly. I have heard that the crowd can get big around midday and the line can get pretty long. 2 there is a sign specifically saying you can’t fly a drone there but I’m sure people do it anyway (there is also a sign saying you should not approach the edge of trolltunga) I wouldn’t take a drone just because it seems like a hassle to carry all the way there and it would kinda ruin the view for others. Hope that answers your questions. Safe travels bro
Tenacious Trekkers thanks alot bro... such great information. One last question, when is perfect time to start trekking to avoid large crowds ? If i can reach to peak between 10-11 am, you think I can avoid the large crowds?
Thanks again. Safe travels around the world buddy.
Aryan Kabir no problem! Yeah, that’s what we did. We started at dawn (6:20am) so that we could have more time up there and to avoid most of the crowd, by the time we were descending, there were huge crowds of people heading up there. The earlier you start the better. When we were at trolltunga, there was probably around 15-20 people up there. There is always the option to camp up there so you can experience the sunrise at trolltunga!
Tenacious Trekkers thanks alot 😊😊
I appreciate this thorough vid so much! thank you!!!!
TCS Admin you’re welcome! Glad it was helpful! There are so many vids out there but most of them just show pretty shots and don’t have any real info. I can across this problem while researching trolltunga before going.
@@Tenacioustrekkers exactly! It really helps to prepare for adventures. Thanks again!
hey! awesome vid, thanks! are there a lot of spots where you can get the fresh water?
Linda Sirone thank you! Glad you liked it. Yes you will find small waterfalls and streams throughout. My suggestion is try to collect water as far upstream as you can on your way. I almost collected water from a stream at the start of the hike and am glad I didn’t, about 50 meters uphill a backpacker was washing her feet in the same stream 🥴
Nice video! I'm hiking Trolltunga with my sister this weekend, but we plan on camping halfway through the hike, so we'll start in the end of the day and go back home in Bergen the day after :)
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Pause Smoothie Nice! You will get an opportunity to see the sunrise and be the first at the best viewpoints. Kinda jealous here haha Safe travels!
Ahah yeah and it was not a lot of people on top, that was great! When we left and hiked down the next morning around 11am, it was already crowded!
Awesome! Glad you made it back safe and had a good time. Being able to enjoy the sights before the crowds show up is priceless, no? ;)
Tenacious Trekkers ahah yep definitely!
Really inspires me to climb this. I am doing a tour around Europe and going to be exploring Norway and this hike, cant wait. Just worried about my own fitness levels - Suppose nows the best time to go hike up Snowden a few times! =) Great video.
Boiga thanks! Glad you liked it. It was definitely one of our highlights while in Norway and I highly recommend it. Just make sure you can handle it by going on practice hikes around town or just crush it at the gym and get your stamina up! If we did it, so can you!
great video ! what month of the year did you do this ? thanks!
Thanks! we went in September, the tail end of the hiking season
What month were you there? I am going in June and thinking about leaving extra early with the extra daylight (like 4 AM)....or would going late be better? I just don't want to deal with crowds if possible.Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Great video BTW.
i went up at 7 am last year and already a ton of people there,so id say the earlier the better,and also be well prepared,the hike up is not that bad,but remember u have too go back down,thats when i ran into issues in my knees,going down can be painfull all depends on fitness lvl
You chose an excellent month to go weather wise but it will be more crowded. I was there in September. If the daylight allows, I would start right before dawn. I don’t recommend doing this hike in the dark, especially the beginning which has more of an incline. To save time, try staying as close to the start of the hike so you don’t have to deal with transport or a long drive early in the morning. And going up late in the day to avoid crowds might not pay off. You want to give yourself plenty of time to complete this hike and not be too rushed. If you start late in the day you will have to rush both ways and spend very little time enjoying the sights. Sleep close to the hike start, go right before dawn, hustle at the start of the hike to get to the top before most and take your time on the way back. Crowded or not, you will love this hike. Safe travels!
The weather seems pretty good. When did you hike trolltunga? I'm planning my trip in may.
Pap Uga We were there in late September and were very fortunate to have great weather. Since you are going in May, you will have excellent weather. Remember that weather in troll tings can change quickly, so I suggest you bring something in case it gets cold/rains. Also, you will be able to take advantage of the shuttle that runs from Preikestolen to Trolltunga if you want! We didn't have the option to do that because September is out of season. Safe travels!
Very informative and helpful video. Thanks for it a lot! I'm going to Trolltunga in two days and your video really helps me soothe out the unease. 😚
Glad this video was helpful! I had a lot of questions about this hike before I did it and could not find too many answers online, I made this video to answer those questions for anyone wondering the same things I was ;) Hope you have a safe trip!
Do they have free parking?
Disabler there is parking for a fee. Although I mention it in the start of the video, a commenter mentioned the fee has gone up since
@@Tenacioustrekkers do you remember how much you paid or hr? My wife and me are planning to set up tent and I'm worried it is too expensive😊
Very Helpful thank you!
Glad you found it useful. You're welcome!
Amazing and very heplful video !
I'm planning doing the trek next september, would you consider doing it with a 1 year baby in a osprey pocco child carrier with a raincover? Thanks !
While I think it’s possible to do this hike with a small child that has some hiking experience, I wouldn’t recommend it. Whether it’s the strong wind, the blazing sun or the rain, you are bound to experience some adverse weather. Keep in mind that there is very little shelter throughout the hike. I work as a zookeeper back home and I see parents bringing infants to the zoo all the time, they usually look miserable and are too young to appreciate the sights and being outside in general. Have you thought about maybe doing preikestolen hike instead?
Hahah so awesome! I did the exact some thing, just uploaded my guide and then I saw your video in the recommendations . We even stayed in the same hostel. Awesome video mate! How did you do the google map and the moving car? Great feature
Nice! Great backpacker minds think alike? ;) Glad you liked the video bro. For the map thing, I used a feature in iMovie where I overplayed a car graphic over a map I made on google maps and animated it. It was a lot of work for a very small effect most won't notice. Great job on your vid too. Look forward to more. Safe travels bro!
very attractive, thanks for video ! longing to be there soon. Just wonder if we are going there first week of april, 2020, what kind of weather it could be ? is it still safe to go there in april? moreover, is it the only way to go there I mean by hikking 11 km, to and fro? if from Trolunga Odda hotel , how far is it to the parking place of the starting point ? do we need a tourist guide or we can just follow the red mark to go up there ?
Highly appreciate any suggestion asap since we are making our tour plan right now. Thanks a lot for your attention !
I would suggest aiming for middle of June - September, usually best time to hike in this region. Yes the only way to get to Trolltunga is to hike, there is not public transport or roads to get to Trolltunga lookout point. I would say that you do not need a guide if you are hiking during the normal season. We did it without a guide and so did most of the people we saw along the hike. It is pretty straightforward and simple to follow
Cool video!
Would you know how this compares to the Inca Trail? That's my only reference point, but I blew out my knee 45mins on the 1st day but still managed to finish.
Are there bathrooms along the trail? (Something the Inca Trail doesn't have...)
Thanks! I've never done the Inca trail, so I can't really say. It can be pretty strenuous in the beginning, so if you have a knee injury that acts up, I would suggest you do the Preikestolen hike instead as it is shorter and less climbing. There are no bathrooms along the way, only at the beginning of the hike by the parking lot.
Do you have a setlist for the music in this vid?
Song is "One Day/Reckoning Song" (Wankelmut Remix) by Asaf Avidan & the Mojos
Thanks!
I want to go there in the end of June. Can begginers make it? I See that first kilometer is the worst :-) and how about comming back? Is it better or not? :-)
Justyna Jarecka June is a great time of year to go. We were there in the Fall. The first km is the hardest for a couple reasons. Primarily because you are mostly ascending. Also the terrain is very rocky and can be muddy in several spots which is also very tiring. Additionally there isn't much to look at during that first kilometer so the hike can be tedious at first. Just take some headphones, listen to some music and focus on the magnificent views to come to help you plow through the first section. Although it is a long hike, beginners can absolutely do it! Just go prepared and know what to expect. Download some maps on your phone, start your hike early, take a bottle to fill with water, some healthy snacks for energy and let someone know of your plans just in case.
Coming down is the same, but might be harder on your knees and calves during the descent instead of your quads and thighs during the ascent.
You will love it! This is one of my favorite hikes in the world. You can email me if you have more questions tenacioustrekkers@gmail.com
Best of luck and safe travels!
Is this hike kid capable? My kids are well accustomed to long hikes and we hike nearly all year long. They are young though...8,7 and 2. We always bring 2 year old in hiking pack. Is this doable? If not, is the other location you hiked the day before? We plan to go in mid August. Thanks for posting!
During this hike I did not see any small children. I think taking kids on amazing hikes is a great idea, but this one might be a bit too strenuous not only for the small kids but also for you having to carry them if they get tired. It is really long, minimum of about 9 hours. Once up there, weather can change and might be unsafe for you and your family. I would wait until they are older. The other hike, Preikestolen is a great alternative! I actually saw many families with small kids and they were all loving it. It is only 2.5 miles and has much less climbing. I would do that one with the kids and depending on how they do, consider trolltunga. Preikestolen is shorter and safer but still has amazing scenery. Safe travels!
Appreciate you video very much and hope you have a wonderful life.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Safe travels
I just did this hike a month ago and another parking lot was recently built at the top of the first Km, its space is limited-30 cars I believe but if you get there early enough I would suggest using it, I don't remember the price to use it but trust me, its worth it-it'll save you time an energy
Oh cool, thanks for the update. I wish what would have been there when we went.
Thanks so much for this video! Did you have a good experience with Avis for the car rental?
+nobodynumberone you're welcome, glad you liked it. I did have a pretty good experience. I searched through many big and small car rental companies and Avis was one of the cheapest at the time. I did a one way rental, picked it up in Stavanger and dropped it off in Bergen. Although the daily cost was pretty low, most one way rentals have a pretty high fee - $125 usd. This is only economical if you are traveling with a couple people and can split the cost, otherwise I would just book a flight. Driving through Norway is an experience in itself and highly recommended if you have the time. Safe travels!
What the name of this song ?
I saw that on Alone.
Parking is now 50€ at P2 and 60€ at p3(starting point). The prices are incredible and not payable for students. Seeing this cost 11€ 5 years ago makes me angry. Nature should be for everyone and not sold by companies
Omg i didnt know IT was helpful and now i know IT thanks!😂 is it dangerous up there maybe i will come up there and see🥶
Can u tell me?
TOMORROW i am going up there
People should be prepared for a tough hike. There has been way too many rescues this year. People forget to bring the right clothes and enough food and get in trouble in the way down. It's not a hike for young children. But it is a wonderful hike if you are well prepared and take enough breakes :) I've been there twice
Johanne Bungum Agreed. Clothing you can put on or remove as layers is key. Once you start the actual hike, you will heat up and will start sweating. Something you can remove quickly and carry in a backpack will make your hike much more enjoyable. I wouldn't take too much food. I took a couple packets of beef jerky, trail mix and salted peanuts.
Parking is NOR 500 perday
Price seems to keep climbing since last time I was there. Seems logical considering how poplar this hike is becoming. Thanks for the update man
You're a town girl, right? Others just easily pass while you explain how difficult and dangerous it is... However, thrash those hiking sticks on that terrain.
4:23 and 4:46 Let's film this warning sign then completely ignore the warnings hahah
arctic 1878 there is nothing anyone could’ve put on that sign that would prevent me from getting that beautiful photo for the ‘gram 😉👌🏼
Parking is now 300 NOK
Atle Hauge thanks for the update!
At Skjeggedal as per June 17th 2017
How long can you stay parked?
Music Is too High. Get lower music volume
I was there last week and it was the worst thing I've ever done. It was painful and long and very very dangerous. It's an accident waiting to happen. Took me almost 17 hours up and down. It was beautiful but I didn't have time to enjoy it since we had to make it to the hotel. Never again!
Shame you didn't get a chance to enjoy it. The hike can be quite perilous if you aren't prepared. Proper shoes and clothing is recommended. Also prior hiking experience, this isn't an easy hike. I would say its much harder and longer than it is dangerous. If you stay on the path and pay attention to weather, direction and where you are stepping you will be fine. Glad you were able to complete it though.
i am honestly trying to imagine the amount of calories one burns when you hike there lmao
Däna Plotkin not enough to make up for all those delicious bowls of fiskesuppe we had in Lofoten 😉
I’ve walked 41 km and burnt 1061 calories and nearly died
It occurred to me how vulnerable folk are .. is there any security staff that monitors potential but jobs / terrorists pushing people over the edge .. there’s a real danger that people don’t think about .. my security background kicking in .
The music is intrusive.
By "intrusive" you mean an injection of awesomeness, right?
@@Tenacioustrekkers what's the title of the song in the middle of the video?
Good video, but music is atrocious
lymer5 thanks! Yeah, atrocious is kinda my thing.. ✌🏼
Music choice was horrible and get rid of that nose ring! You look alot better without it
How long by foot?
I was there last week and it was the worst thing I've ever done. It was painful and long and very very dangerous. It's an accident waiting to happen. Took me almost 17 hours up and down. It was beautiful but I didn't have time to enjoy it since we had to make it to the hotel. Never again!