Troll Wall, Vertical cliff in Romsdalen Valley, Norway
Troll Wall is a vertical cliff face in the Romsdalen Valley. It rises approximately 1,700 m (5,600 feet) high and features a continuous straight rock drop of about 1,000 m (3,300 feet), making it the tallest vertical rock face in Europe.
Norwegian climbers made the first successful ascent in 1965, opening a new chapter in European mountaineering. This multi-day effort established the formation as a prime destination for challenging climbing routes.
The name comes from Norwegian folklore, where the rock face towers like a mythical being over the valley below. Visitors can still sense today how nature remains alive in local stories and songs throughout the region.
Route E136 runs through the valley below and offers several viewpoints accessible from the road. Most of the rock face is visible from the valley floor, especially in clear weather.
The overhang above the wall extends approximately 50 m (164 feet) beyond its base, creating a challenging shelf of rock. This unusual shape adds an extra difficulty layer for climbers tackling the vertical sections.
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