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Eleven hairpin bends on County Road 63 in western Norway, part of the Norwegian Scenic Route Geiranger–Trollstigen. Here is what you need to know before you ride it: season, the length limit for motorhomes, where to check today’s status, and where the road is on the AlpRoute map.
| Road | County Road 63 (Fv63), part of the Norwegian Scenic Route Geiranger–Trollstigen [1] [4] |
| Hairpin bends | 11 [1] |
| Trollstigen section | Stigrøra–Isterdalssetra, 8.3 km [4] |
| Whole scenic route | 104 km, including the ferry from Eidsdal to Linge [1] |
| Season | Usually mid-May to October or November. Always closed in winter [2] [5] |
| Short-notice closures | Possible when heavy rain is forecast or the risk of rockfall is high [3] |
| Length limit | Maximum vehicle combination length 13.30 m on the Trollstigen section [4] |
| Parking | Only at designated parking areas along the way [2] |
| Motorhome toilets | Do not empty them in the toilets along the route. Dump stations at Isterdalen, Valldal and Geiranger [1] |
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration publishes the current status: on vegvesen.no, in the app “Vegvesen trafikk” and through the traffic operations centre on +47 22 175 175 [5].
During the weekday closure of the bends from 28 September 2026, Fjord Norway said the rest of County Road 63 remained open and you could still drive to the Trollstigen plateau and its viewpoints from the Valldal side [5].
Starting at Sogge bru in Romsdalen, the route passes the eleven hairpin bends of Trollstigen [1]. Beyond the plateau, it continues past the rest area and viewpoint at Gudbrandsjuvet towards Linge [1]. The ferry crosses between Linge and Eidsdal, and from there the road leads to Ørnesvingen, with its view down to the Geiranger fjord [1]. The Ørnevegen road down to Geiranger is open all year [2].
Trollstigen is one of the Legendary Routes in AlpRoute: the road is drawn bend by bend on the map, free of charge, no account needed. Around it you can see campsites and other overnight stops; with the motorcycle profile you can filter for motorcycle-friendly places.
Open the Trollstigen route in AlpRoute
The map opens directly on the road. Planning your own multi-stop tour with GPX export is part of AlpRoute Pro, a paid subscription.
AlpRoute does not show today’s opening status, road conditions or live traffic. Opening dates and closures are published by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen). Check them before you set off, especially early and late in the season.
Visit Norway says the route is usually open from mid-May to October or November. The road is always closed in winter. It can also close at short notice when heavy rain is forecast or the risk of rockfall is high. Check the current status with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration before you set off.
Eleven, according to Norwegian Scenic Routes. Trollstigen is part of the Norwegian Scenic Route Geiranger–Trollstigen, which is 104 km long and includes the ferry from Eidsdal to Linge.
Motorhomes and caravans may use it within the length limit. In its special transport list, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration gives a maximum vehicle combination length of 13.30 m for County Road 63 between Stigrøra and Isterdalssetra, the Trollstigen section. Fjord Norway describes the road as narrow and winding and advises drivers of large campervans or caravans to plan well and be prepared for oncoming traffic. Motorhome toilets must not be emptied in the toilets along the route; there are dump stations at Isterdalen, Valldal and Geiranger.
Fjord Norway refers to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration: its website vegvesen.no, the app “Vegvesen trafikk” and the traffic operations centre on +47 22 175 175.
No. AlpRoute does not show live opening status, road conditions or traffic. Check with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration before you set off.
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