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Norway · Trollstigen and Geiranger Switchbacks

A 137 km loop from Trollstigen

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137 kmDistance
2 h 38Riding time
94Curve score

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Why this ride

Waterfalls, walls and road status that actually matters. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then let the middle 55 km be the part you remember. The best part sits around Trollstigen hairpins, Eagle Road viewpoint, Geiranger fjord, while the fuel checkpoint and Valldal strawberry stop keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.

Roadbook

  1. Trollstigen hairpins pass

    Trollstigen hairpins is the summit of this stretch. Next is Valldal strawberry stop.

  2. Valldal strawberry stop food

    Valldal strawberry stop is where this day stops to eat. Next is Eagle Road viewpoint.

  3. Eagle Road viewpoint photo

    69 km in you reach Eagle Road viewpoint. Next is Geiranger fjord.

  4. Geiranger fjord sight

    Geiranger fjord, late in the day. Next is Trollstigen.

  5. Back to Trollstigen finish

    Back at Trollstigen. That is the ride.

Where this sits

🇳🇴 Norway Norway scenic roads Alpine Short rides under 150 km Mountain passesSights on routePhoto stopsFood stops

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