Following multiple rockfalls in the area in 2024, Trollstigen was closed for safety reasons. The work securing the road is now complete. You can find information about when it will reopen below.
Trollstigen is scheduled to reopen in July
Due to a high risk of rockfalls, the road authorities decided to temporarily close the famous serpentine bends of the popular Trollstigen road, between Valldal and Åndalsnes in 2024 while securing the road to prevent further rockfalls.The road remains open until Trollstigfoten.
A significant amount of loose rock has delayed the work. However, following assessments by the county road administration, July 14, 2025 has now been set as the scheduled date for the reopening of the iconic bends of the Trollstigen road.
Until the stretch of road reopens, all driving, biking and hiking in the restricted area by the bends is strictly prohibited.
Experience Trollstigen from the plateau
The road between Valldal to Åndalsnes, which includes Trollstigen in the middle, is always closed during winter.
As soon as the spring arrives and the road from the Valldal side to the Trollstigen Plateau has been cleared of snow at the end of May, it will be possible to reach the viewing platform, Trollstigenplatået (Trollstigen Plateau), overlooking the iconic bends and the Stigfossen waterfall. Please remember to park only in designated areas.
From Åndalsnes in Isterdalen Valley, the road will open up to the starting point of the hairpin bends once the road has been cleared. Trollstigen Gjestegård, which offers accommodation and a restaurant in Isterdalen Valley, will also open in May.
Hiking near Trollstigen
In the summer you can hike the Kløvstien trail to Trollstigen. Trollstigfoten is one of two starting points for the trail that runs on the opposite side of the valley. The route offers views directly across to the road's hairpin bends.
You can reach the viewpoint on Trollstigen Plateau in about 1–3 hours, depending on how far down the valley you start the hike. The hike is moderately challenging, so wear good hiking boots or shoes! It's recommended to hike with a guide.
Travelling between Geiranger, Valldal and Åndalsnes
Ørnevegen ('The Eagle Road') north from Geiranger to the Eidsdal-Linge ferry is open year-round. From Linge, continue west via Sjøholt, then take the E39 and E136 to Åndalsnes. The drive takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes, including the ferry crossing.
Norwegian Scenic Routes
Trollstigen is one of Norway's 18 National Scenic Routes. Each of these routes offers breathtaking views, incredible art installations, and some of the world's best toilets!
The routes take you along the coast and across mountains through some of the very finest scenery in the country.
Attractions near Trollstigen
There are plenty of other places to see in the area while you wait for Trollstigen to reopen!
Valldal, Tafjord and Geiranger
The scenic route Trollstigen - Geiranger passes through Valldal. This village is known as 'the strawberry village', for its sweet berries and 'the adventure valley' for its many activities, including kayaking, rafting, climbing, yoga, snowshoeing, and ski touring.
Hike the Valldalsleia pilgrimage, a 3-day guided tour organised by Ræin adventures from Valldal through Reinheimen National Park. It's also possible to go on shorter hikes from here.
Not far from Valldal, you'll find the UNESCO World Heritage site, Tafjord, where you can try kayaking, ride a SUP, or go on guided tours of the area.
For a real adrenaline kick, try abseiling down the 96-metre Zakariasdammen dam!
Visit the spectacular fjord landscapes at the UNESCO World Heritage site Geirangerfjord.
Åndalsnes
Take a ride on the Romsdalen Gondola and hike to the popular Rampestreken viewpoint, go on a kayak tour, or try riding an electric bike as a new way to get to the hiking trail!
The Atlantic Road
The Norwegian Scenic Route Atlanterhavsvegen (The Atlantic Road) is known as the world's most beautiful drive! You'll find a lot of exciting things to see and do near the road too.
Take a stroll along the 550-metre-long floating walkway, where you can also go fishing.
Sample an authentic klippfisk (clipfish, dried and salted cod) fishing village and eat tasty seafood on idyllic Håholmen island or at Slipen Restaurant in Bud.
Check out the 90-metre-long marble snake in Vevang or tryyoga, windsurfing, and kiting on Farstadsanden beach in Hustadvika. From here, you can hike the family-friendly coastal trail to the Nordneset lighthouse.
See the Atlantic Road from a different angle from the top of Stemshesten mountain.
The Aursjøvegen Road
The Aursjøvegen Road is known as Norway's wildest detour and is a very popular place to experience from the seat of a bike!
The route runs between Sunndalsøra and Eikesdalen, but there are several alternative routes and starting points from which to choose.
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