I'm definitely hiking Norway's Trolltunga again in my next life!

📍 Norway's Trolltunga Trolltunga is one of the three most famous rock formations in southern Norway. This rock juts out horizontally from the cliff, suspended almost a thousand meters above the ground, hence the name "Troll's Tongue." 🚶The round trip is about 23-28 km, and the elevation gain isn't too significant, making it perfect for beginners⛰️. Since I was starting from Oslo University and this was my first real hike and camping trip, I opted for a guided tour. Looking back, I think it was absolutely the right decision. I'm so grateful to Norway for giving me such a perfect first overnight hiking experience; just thinking about it makes me want to cry! I booked a tour with Trolltunga Adventures. There were about ten of us, with two guides, one in front and one at the back. They kept giving us snacks along the way, and at the photo spots, they took turns letting everyone go out onto the rock for pictures. It looks terrifying from the side, but when you're actually on it, you don't feel the height at all. It's very safe!! After dinner at the campsite, our guides took us on an extra little hike. When we got back, we roasted marshmallows around a campfire and chatted as the sun set. 😋 The next morning, the guides woke us up with oatmeal and hot cocoa. When I unzipped the tent and saw the fjord, I honestly thought I was still dreaming. It was absolutely breathtaking👐! Our group included people from Amsterdam, Greece, Germany, France, Boston, and Bermuda. I chatted with different people throughout the hike and around the campfire. It was amazing to hear about their diverse and free lives. I felt a bit dazed on the way down, like some feelings can only be experienced in the mountains. But I felt grateful, like I had made some new connections with the world.🌷 👣 Since the hike to Trolltunga must start from the small town of Odda, which is near Bergen, and I didn't rent a car, I made my own way back and forth from Oslo by plane and bus.