Trolltunga road reopens with night closure in September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 08:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Trolltunga and its access road in Ullensvang, Norway, reopened after rockslide protection work on 26 September 2026, but a night closure remains in force. The official site identifies the landmark as Trolltunga, while the road and trail system serves the mountain formation above Ringedalsvatnet.
Trolltunga road reopens before the September season ends
Skjeggedalsvegen, the road from P1 Tyssedal to P2 Skjeggedal, is open again after the protection period, according to the official trail update. Traffic is permitted from 6am to 9pm with on-site control, while rockslide protection work continues in the area.
The reopening is therefore not a return to unrestricted access. The road is fully closed from 9pm to 6am, and visitors are told not to walk through the construction area. The official summer season continues until 30 September 2026, placing the change inside the final days of the main independent hiking period.
Trolltunga’s high-mountain route remains very demanding
The rock formation stands at 1,180 metres above sea level and projects around 700 metres above Ringedalsvatnet. It lies near Tyssedal and Odda in the Hardanger region of western Norway, within Ullensvang municipality.
The approach from P2 Skjeggedal is a 27-kilometre round trip with 800 metres of ascent. From P3 Mågelitopp, the route is 20 kilometres return with 320 metres of ascent. The regional hiking information describes the route as demanding and says experienced hikers can walk independently between 1 June and 30 September.
The reopening changes the first stage of a visit, not the physical character of the mountain. Travellers still face a long route through high-mountain terrain, while the road restriction makes an early start especially important for anyone returning by vehicle.
Shuttle buses end on 27 September 2026
The official timetable lists shuttle buses between Odda, P2 Skjeggedal and P3 Mågelitopp through 27 September 2026. The upper shuttle can shorten the walking route, but its final operating date falls three days before the official summer season closes.
Visiting Trolltunga: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The access road reopened on 26 September 2026, and the official summer hiking season runs until 30 September 2026.
- Skjeggedalsvegen remains closed from 9pm to 6am, and walking through the construction area is prohibited while rockslide protection work continues.
- Shuttle buses are scheduled through 27 September 2026, serving Odda, P2 Skjeggedal and P3 Mågelitopp.
- The hike is very demanding: the P2 route is 27 kilometres return with 800 metres of ascent, while the P3 route is 20 kilometres return with 320 metres of ascent.
- Trolltunga is reached from the Tyssedal and Skjeggedal area near Odda in Ullensvang, with the trail rising above Ringedalsvatnet.
- Norway’s official language is Norwegian and its currency is the Norwegian krone.
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Frequently asked questions about Trolltunga
What changed at Trolltunga on 26 September 2026?
The road from Tyssedal to Skjeggedal reopened after rockslide protection work. It remains closed overnight from 9pm to 6am.
Where is Trolltunga and how do you get there?
Trolltunga is near Tyssedal and Odda in Ullensvang, Norway. The approach uses the road to P2 Skjeggedal, with shuttle buses continuing through 27 September 2026.
How difficult is the hike to Trolltunga?
The hike is very demanding. The route from P2 is 27 kilometres return with 800 metres of ascent, while the P3 route is 20 kilometres return with 320 metres of ascent.
