Trollstigen
Norway, europe
11 km
858 m
extreme
June to September
# Trollstigen: Norway's Most Jaw-Dropping Mountain Drive
Ever dreamed of conquering one of Europe's most dramatic roads? Welcome to Trollstigen—"The Troll's Path"—a legitimately legendary mountain route that lives up to the hype. Nestled in Rauma Municipality in More og Romsdal county, this serpentine masterpiece gains 858 meters over eleven perfectly choreographed hairpin bends that'll have your hands gripping the steering wheel (and maybe some passengers gripping their seats).
Built between 1928 and 1936, this engineering marvel has become a bucket-list pilgrimage for road-trippers and thrill-seekers worldwide, pulling in hundreds of thousands of visitors every single year.
The real magic happens as you climb alongside the absolutely stunning Stigfossen waterfall, which crashes down 320 meters in a mesmerizing freefall. At the top, you'll find an architectural gem—a viewing platform that seems to defy gravity, jutting out over the valley to give you the ultimate Instagram moment. From up there, you can trace every zigzag of the road below while soaking in views of the surrounding peaks: Bispen, Kongen, and Dronningen.
Fair warning: with gradients hitting 9% and hairpins tight enough to make you sweat, this isn't a leisurely cruise. Anything longer than 12.4 meters is banned, and even regular-sized vehicles need respect and caution here.
The catch? This road only plays along during summer—typically late May through October. Winter snows shut it down completely. But when it's open, it's part of the legendary Geiranger-Trollstigen scenic route, one of Norway's eighteen officially designated masterpieces of natural landscape driving.
Where is it?
Trollstigen is located in More og Romsdal, Norway (europe). Coordinates: 62.4566, 7.6700
Driving Tips
# Road Travel Tips
This route is basically a seasonal thing—you can only drive it from late May through October, so plan accordingly if you're thinking about visiting.
Fair warning: if you're rolling with a big rig or caravan longer than 12.4 meters, this isn't the road for you. It just won't work with larger vehicles.
If you're heading out in summer, do yourself a favor and get there early in the day. Tourist traffic gets pretty heavy later on, and you'll have a much better experience if you beat the crowds.
One more thing—be extra careful on those road sections near the waterfall. The pavement can get slick from the spray and moisture, so ease off the gas and stay alert while you're passing through that area.
Road Surface
Paved asphalt
Road Details
- Country
- Norway
- Continent
- europe
- Region
- More og Romsdal
- Length
- 11 km
- Max Elevation
- 858 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Surface
- Paved asphalt
- Best Season
- June to September
- Coordinates
- 62.4566, 7.6700
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