Shooting right off the side of a mountain, 700 meters above ground, Trolltunga in Norway is one of the most photographed pieces of rock in the world. You might recognize it from motivational quote memes, or that really adventurous friend’s social media feeds. Now, we take you through the many faces of this epic cliff.
Trolltunga translates to ‘Troll Tongue’ in Norwegian.
Trolltunga | © lkoimages
An apt name to describe the shape of the rock.
Trolltunga, Norway | © Simon Dannhauer
It’s located almost 100 miles east of Bergen, the closest large city.
Bergen, Norway | © Tatyana Vyc
But the hike to Trolltunga starts at the fairytale Ringedalsvatnet lake…
Ringedalsvatnet Lake, Norway | © Peter Stein
Near the tiny town of Odda…
Odda, Norway | © Feel good studio
Perched on the side of a fjord.
Odda, Norway | © Yarynka
Getting there means a 10-hour hike…
On the way to Trolltunga, Norway | © Lukasz Janyst
Through the incredible scenery of the Norwegian mountains.
On the way to Trolltunga, Norway | © Lukasz Janyst
But once you’ve made it to the top…
Trolltunga, Norway | © javarman
That legendary piece of ten thousand-year-old rock is unforgettable.
Trolltunga, Norway | © ginger_polina_bublik
We guarantee it’ll make you feel tiny in the vastness of the landscape.
Trolltunga, Norway | © Trolltunga, Norway | ginger_polina_bublik
Maybe that’s not such a bad thing?
Trolltunga, Norway | © HUANG Zheng
Would you dare take a picture…
Trolltunga, Norway | © Grisha Bruev / Shutterstock.com
Or jump up in joy?
Trolltunga, Norway | © maximka87
Still not convinced?
Trolltunga, Norway | © Alex Emanuel Koch
Sure, there may be a little queue to take your photo, like anywhere.
Queue at Trolltunga, Norway | © Pe3k / Shutterstock.com
But this picture really is worth a thousand experiences.
Trolltunga, Norway | © Lukasz Janyst
Or more.
Panorama over Trolltunga, Norway | © Galyna Andrushko
In winter, the trail to Trolltunga is closed for safety reasons. It still looks pretty incredible.
Trolltunga in winter, Norway | © kovop58
But whether you visit the Troll’s Tongue in winter, spring or summer…
Trolltunga, Norway | © Martin Janhuba
With or without a commemorative selfie…
Trolltunga, Norway | © Michal Knitl
Image courtesy of Trolltunga Adventures
It’s bound to be one hell of a view.
Trolltunga, Norway | © HUANG Zheng
And you might as well stay for the night.
Image courtesy of Trolltunga Adventures
Image courtesy of Trolltunga Adventures
Or two.
Camping at Trolltunga, Norway | © Feel good studio