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13 Oslo 13 Olboge- The end of the hike – on top of the pipeline. © Dag Endre Opedal NVIM HAUGESUND 9 TROLLTUNGA Stavanger Stavanger/ S Foto: Scott Sporleder/Matador Network/fjordnorway.com m O Tegnforklaring Nasjonale turistveier y 4,3 N National tourist routes k l Rescue cabin Lofthus / s v 936 E39 Europaveier, Stamveier l e 42 Riksveier a BOKNAFJORDE Kinsarvik da Starting point: Tyssedal at Ferge 1,7 Jernbaner ROGALAND Fylkesgrense rden sefjo l Tyssohallen Ly Severdighet e Tyssedalsnuten n 6,8 0 25 km Parking: Follow the Trolltunga © Adachi Map 2012 852 Challenging Oalsskor sign at the crossroads at route Floren 13 in Tyssedal. Drive 1.5 km and park at Skjeggedal 9,0 Oksli Tyssohallen. Bergneset Endåen Lilletopp Parking fee: NOK 150 Length: 2 km (one way) Total ascent: 300 meters Total walking time: 2 hours 11 km SvSeasonelget (average year): April - October Trolltunga Ringedalsvatnet About the trail: 13 SEASON Follow the road towards Skjeggedal on foot Depending on snow and weather conditions, the season will vary from EVERY YEAR THERE ARE SEARCH AND RESCUE Tyssedal sso year to year. OPERATIONS FOR HIKERS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE. Ty for 1.1 km, turn off the road in the hairpin 15.06-15.09 Recommended season (average year). turn. Then follow the well marked path up 16.09-15.10 Recommended with guide. PREPARE WELL, AND BE A RESPONSIBLE AND the mountain. The trail ends at the top of the 16.10-03.03 NOT recommended, highly dangerous. SAFE HIKER! CONSIDER JOINING A GUIDED GROUP. en 04.03-14.06 Recommended with guide (snowshoes/skis). al pipeline to the power plant. From here, there sed ABOUT HIKING TO TROLLTUNGA BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO ODDA ys are stunning views of the glacier • The trail starts in Skjeggedal, 7 km from Tyssedal. There are several good daily connections to/from Odda and Voss, Bergen, T • This is a demanding hike. 23 km in total, minimum 10-12 hours. Stavanger and Oslo. National route planner on www.tidr.no and Sørfjorden. 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: 1051 1076 emergency bivvy in case of bad weather or injuries. Odda Taxi, tel 53 64 14 44 al • The hike to Trolltunga is long and demanding and unforeseen situations may d arise. Because of this, it is recommended to hike with a local guide. e Tveitanuten s s TAKE WITH YOU ON THE HIKE Odda y INFORMATION T • Sturdy mountain boots, warm clothing and rainwear, emergency bivvy, plenty to Odda Tourist Offi ce [email protected] The pipelines with the dam keepers’ buildings on top. eat and drink, headlamp and a simple fi rst aid kit. Tel: (+47) 48 07 07 77 www.visitodda.com 0 250 500 750 1 000 © Harald Hognerud NVIM • Bring back all garbage. m µ

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