Trolltunga, Norway - The Most Beautiful And Dangerous Cliff In The World
Trolltunga is just 17 km from city center in Odda, Hordaland County of Norway. It takes at least 10-12 hours to reach the top of these rocks. The hike from the parking area to Trolltunga and back again is a 27 kilometre round-trip in terrain with 1,100 metres of elevation gain. Between the middle of June to mid-September, the hikers come here from all over the world for hiking and adventure sports. There is no railing around the troll's tongue, so that the natural beauty can be kept there.
In recent years, the popularity of the hike to Trolltunga and its rock formation has increased. The increased popularity has transformed Troltunga into a national icon and a major tourist attraction for this area. Until 2010, less than 800 people hiked to Trolltunga every year, but more than 80,000 people hiked in 2016. Trolltunga is accessible from mid-June to mid-September for experienced hikers and guided groups.
The mountains around the cliff reach up to 1500 meters of heights. Even in some areas ice patches are present in the summer months. The trail to Trolltunga quickly turns to mud after a rain in the summer due to heavy use by tourists. So if you are a adventure enthusiast and also have a passion to play with dangers, then you should definitely take the experience of this beautiful location.