Trolltunga - the Epic Hike 39 Expert

Trolltunga - the epic hike 39 Expert

O R D E F J E N G N S O

r l a n d Sognesjøen s . f o jo yfj r ø de r n Næ

Eidfjord Skjeggedal Norheimsund Utne 7 BERGEN Kinsarvik Ringedalsvatnet

A Trolltunga u Oslo r l Tyssedal a Lofthus n d s . f jo jo yf rd rø e E39 Jondal n Næ Os Tyssedal

A Trolltunga 13 Odda Odda Voss Rosendal Ulvik FOLGEFONN E134 Rossnos Skjeggedal Husnes Eidfjord 7 E134 Norheimsund Utne E39 Røldal Buerdalen BERGEN Kinsarvik Ringedalsvatnet Lofthus Oslo Tyssedal Trolltunga E39 Jondal 13 Oslo 1349 Hallet Os grøna berg Hattanuten 1331 Skugga Kvannaskartjørni Tyssedal 1294 1354 1331 1264 13 A Trolltunga 13 Trolltunga – a hard 10-12 hours hike. 1338 1515 Stednesnuten Lofthus / Odda 1429 ©Scott Sporleder Matador Network/FjordNorway HAUGESUND Trombeskarhøgdi Storenuten Odda Kinsarvik 9 Rosendal Flugedalen Trombeskar FOLGEFONN TROLLTUNGASolneset Mjøsstølen TStavangeryssesete Stavanger/Preikestolen Husnes 1430 E134 Rossnos Foto: Scott Sporleder/Matador Network/fjordnorway.com Rescue cabin1465 N 13 E39 E134 Røldal Buerdalen ar Loftsnuten E tesk Storskor- i Gry Tegnforklaring Orri v 852 1042 l Oslo D L 13 e Nasjonale turistveier 4,3 1082 ange i N Loftshelleren Isberg l Grytenuten National tourist routes R Stana nuten e Rescue cabin 1226 Furo g Store Floren 13 Reina- da E39 Europaveier, Stamveier #0 1218 o 1219 O 1051 tinden l M 1057 Tysse- e 42 Riksveier HAUGESUND#0 n 1195 J BOKNAFJORDE Hestaflåene strengene 9 Liastølen Ferge Stavanger/Preikestolen F TROLLTUNGA Stavanger Endanut 1,7 Jernbaner ROGALANDFoto: Scott Sporleder/Matador Network/fjordnorway.com Tyssebotn 1162 Tyssehylen R Eikeneset Fylkesgrense F Litle Floren rden l Botnen l sefjo 1088 or Tegnforklaring Ædna d a Ly Severdighet Ø g e å j e g Mogelii na Nasjonale turistveier S k 1010 4,3 N National tourist routes 0 25 km daåna S Olboge- Trolltunga Sm 6,8 n #0 skor 415 - 415 E E39 Europaveier, Stamveier O y Vetlavatnet © Adachi Map 2012 42 Riksveier l k v 936 BOKNAFJORDE s e Ferge l dal a Lonene 1,7 o Jernbaner Tyssedalsnuten Åsen Floren · ssROGALANDReinaskori e y n Fylkesgrense n Nons- jorde 852 Flatanes Klumpen T ysef Fureneset Oalsskor L Severdighet Båtaneset n Oksli Eplehaugen 6,8 0 25 km e Skjeggedal Svelgar- RINGEDALSVATNET 9,0 Preikestolen © Adachi Map 2012 dal haugane ina haugen 464 - 372 e Fureneset Floren R Svelget Røysekattneset Smiåsen Endåen 9,0 FuglatSkjeggedalua 1374 so Tys Mosneset n Endåen Tyssedal ale ed ss n 1359 y e T k k

be s Odda Middagsnuten dal 1446 os l 1051 1076 M 11 km 1064 Ringedalen Mikkelsstølen da Tveitanuten 11 km e Einseten Stødet s s y T 1281 13 1240 On the way back from Trolltunga. Danielstjørn Mosdalsbu Trolltunga Trolltunga Nyb Mosdalen 1077 Ringedalsvatnet uån © Sverre Hjørnevik/Fjord Norway. Ringedalsvatnet 1491 0 500 1 000 1 500 2 000 a Mosdalsvatnet m 991 µ Eikeneset Koldenov 1226 Tinden 1135 Reinanuten ken SEASON Kv Slevebek Slevedalen

i t EVERY YEAR THERE ARE SEARCH AND RESCUE u Depending on snow and weather conditions,r the season will vary from year to year. OPERATIONS FOR HIKERS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE. 15.06-15.09 Recommended season (average year). 16.09-15.10 Recommended with guide. PREPARE WELL, AND BE A RESPONSIBLE AND 16.10-03.03 NOT recommended, highly dangerous. SAFE HIKER! CONSIDER JOINING A GUIDED GROUP. 04.03-14.06 Recommended with guide (snowshoes/skis). ABOUT HIKING TO TROLLTUNGA BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO ODDA • The trail starts in Skjeggedal, 7 km from Tyssedal. There are several good daily connections to/from Odda and Voss, Bergen, • This is a demanding hike. 23 km in total, minimum 10-12 hours. Stavanger and Oslo. National route planner on www.tidr.no Ascent about 1200 meters. Preikestolen: Trolltunga – Preikestolen express bus, see p.90 www.tide.no • The start is a steep 400 meter ascent.

• Start early in the morning. After 1 September, start before 8:00 AM. TO SKJEGGEDAL • The weather in the high mountains may change fast. Check the weather forecast before starting. Do not hike to Trolltunga in heavy rain or in foggy By car: weather. Parking in Skjeggedal (NOK 300/day) and at Tyssohallen (NOK 150/day). • It is always colder in the mountains than down by the fjord. The Trolltunga Shuttle: • Intermittent mobile phone coverage along the trail (Telenor). Odda – Skjeggedal NOK 150, Tyssedal – Skjeggedal NOK 100, see p.91 • The nature is vulnerable, and camping is not recommended. Bring an By Taxi: emergency bivvy in case of bad weather or injuries. Odda Taxi, tel 53 64 14 44 • The hike to Trolltunga is long and demanding and unforeseen situations may arise. Because of this, it is recommended to hike with a local guide. TAKE WITH YOU ON THE HIKE INFORMATION • Sturdy mountain boots, warm clothing and rainwear, emergency bivvy, plenty to Odda Tourist Ofﬁ ce [email protected] eat and drink, headlamp and a simple ﬁ rst aid kit. Tel: (+47) 48 07 07 77 www.visitodda.com • Bring back all garbage.

Tourist information: Odda kommune Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, [email protected] 39