Trollveggen – Europe’s Tallest Vertical Rock Face
Trollveggen is a mountain wall in Romsdalen, Norway. The landmark rises above Romsdalen and is viewed from the valley and the visitor area below the wall.
- Terje Borud - VisitNorway.com
About Trollveggen
Trollveggen, the Troll Wall, rises above Romsdalen opposite the valley road and Rauma river. With roughly 1,000 metres of near-vertical and overhanging rock, it is widely described as Europe’s highest vertical rock face. The wall forms part of the Trolltindene massif, where dark gullies and sharp ridges make the scale difficult to judge until seen from the valley floor.
The mountain has a major place in climbing history, including pioneering ascents in the 1960s and later base-jumping activity. Rockfall and unstable terrain are continuing natural processes, and climbing routes require expert knowledge far beyond a casual visit. The public visitor area below the wall provides the safest broad view, with exhibitions and facilities available when the centre is operating. Weather often hides the summit even when the lower face remains visible.
Visiting Trollveggen
Use the designated visitor parking beside the E136 and view the wall from the valley facilities or marked outdoor areas. Do not stop along the main road, and treat any climbing or mountain route as a specialist undertaking requiring current local advice.
