Trollstigen, Mountain pass in Rauma Municipality, Norway
Trollstigen is a mountain road in Rauma Municipality featuring eleven hairpin bends with a ten percent gradient that climbs to 820 meters. The route connects two valleys through a series of tight switchbacks that guide drivers upward across the mountain pass.
King Haakon VII opened Trollstigen in July 1936 after an eight-year construction effort that created a vital connection between two communities. The road project was an important infrastructure achievement for its time.
The name means 'Troll's Path' in Norwegian and references mythological creatures from Scandinavian folklore believed to inhabit these mountains. Travelers feel connected to this legend as they navigate the winding route through the landscape.
The road is open from mid-May through October and may close unexpectedly in bad weather or snow. Drivers should be comfortable with tight curves and drive carefully, especially when meeting oncoming traffic.
A waterfall called Stigfossen plunges roughly 320 meters alongside the road and is visible from several viewing spots on the plateau. The cascade flows with extra force during warmer months when snowmelt rushes down the mountain.
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