Experience one of Norway's most visited tourist routes. The Trollstigen is part of the stretch between Åndalsnes and Valldal, and is a masterpiece of engineering. The magical nature and Trollstigen impress most people.
The eleven hairpin bends wind upwards along the steep mountain sides. Each of the eleven bends has been given its own name. Some of the bends are named after mountain peaks in the vicinity, while other bends are named after the foreman at the facility that built the bend. The craftsmanship laid down along the steep mountainside is very impressive when you think about when it was made.
The impressive engineering means that today we can drive a car on this mountain stretch. The road up the Trollstigen is built in different ways. In some places it is built up with a solid stone wall, while other parts of the stretch are carved into the mountainside. Trollstigen is originally a mountain pass between Valldal and Åndalsnes. This stretch was an important thoroughfare for, among other things, the large annual market at the farm Devoll. It wasn't until the road opened in 1963 that the Trollstigen became a tourist attraction.
There are many spectacular mountain peaks around Trollstigen. Several of the peaks tower up to 1,600 meters above sea level. East of Trollstigen are Storgrovfjellet (1,629 masl.) and Stigbotthornet (1,583 masl.) On the west side are the well-known mountains Bispen (1,462 masl.), Kongen (1,614 masl.) and Dronninga (1,544 masl.)
The old cloven path is an exciting trail choice for those who want to experience the Trollstigen on foot. On the way up you walk along the characteristic waterfall, Stigfossen. Kløvstien crosses the road in several places up Trollstigen, so be aware of the traffic before crossing the road.
The road between Trollstigen and Geiranger is a National Tourist Road, and is normally open from the end of May to the end of October. The road usually closes after the first snowfall. In Norway, we have 18 National Tourist Routes. These road sections are allocated funds to maintain an infrastructure that suits visitors and the tourism industry along these roads.
