Trollstigen (The Troll's Ladder)
Norway most famous mountain road and an engineering marvel carved into the sheer rock face of the Isterdalen valley. Features 11 dramatic hairpin turns stacked vertically with a 9% gradient, crossing the roaring 320-meter Stigfossen waterfall via a historic natural stone bridge. Toll-free. Strictly seasonal: closed from late October to late May/early June due to extreme snow and rockfall hazards (check local road authority Statens vegvesen for rockfall advisories). First gear hairpins on narrow, damp asphalt.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Trollstigen (The Troll's Ladder)? ▼
Trollstigen (The Troll's Ladder) spans 22 miles and packs approximately 90 curves (4.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 30 ft - 2,815 ft (858m Stigrøra Summit) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Åndalsnes / Isterdalen, Møre og Romsdal, Norway (Latitude 62.5317, Longitude 7.7289) and finishes at Valldal, Møre og Romsdal, Norway (Latitude 62.2981, Longitude 7.2658).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.