Trolltunga

Trolltunga () is a rock formation situated at an elevaton of above sea level in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The cliff juts horizontally out from the mountain, about above the north side of the lake Ringedalsvatnet.

Key facts

Mountain.easiest_route: Challenging
Mountain.name: Trolltunga
Mountain.photo: Trolltunga 2017.jpg
Mountain.photo_caption: The view of Trolltunga and Ringedalsvatnet with glimpses of the Folgefonna glacier in the background.
Mountain.mapframe: yes
Mountain.mapframe zoom: 9
Mountain.location: Vestland, Norway
Mountain.elevation_m: 1126
Mountain.type: Granite penetrated by glacial erosion

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Official website

Trolltunga offisielt nettsted – Tur til Norges råeste fjellformasjon

Norges mest spektakulære fjellformasjon. Turen til Trolltunga (1180 moh.) er lang krevende, men belønnes med fantastisk utsikt. Planlegg turen i dag.

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Wikidata facts

Elevation: 1110
Official website: trolltunga.com
Image: View of trolltunga.jpg

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Contents

Geology
Access
Hiking trail
Alternative starting point
Terrain
Seasons and climate
Degree of difficulty
Safety
Surrounding landscape
In popular culture
Gallery
See also
References
External links

Popularity of the hike to Trolltunga and rock formation itself has exploded in recent years. The increased popularity has turned Trolltunga into a national icon and a major tourist attraction for the region. Until 2010, fewer than 800 people hiked to Trolltunga each year. In 2016, more than an estimated 80,000 people hiked the round-trip from the village of Skjeggedal, making it one of Norway's most popular hikes.