Alternate Names: Fjelltroll, Cliff Giant, Stone Colossus
Size: 6–12 meters tall (estimates from footprints and shadows)
Habitat: Remote high mountains, sheer cliffs, hidden fjords
Activity: Mostly nocturnal; retreats from sunlight
Disposition: Extremely territorial, immensely powerful

Overview

The Mountain Troll is considered the largest and most formidable of all troll species. Towering over trees and cliffs, its massive frame blends seamlessly with rocky landscapes, giving it the appearance of living stone. Reports suggest it can move boulders weighing several tons, leave huge footprints across mountain passes, and create deep rumbles that shake the earth — a testament to its unparalleled strength.

While direct sightings are extremely rare, the consistency of folklore, footprints, and strange mountain phenomena suggests that these giants may still roam Norway’s most isolated peaks.

Physical Characteristics

• Height & Build: 6–12 meters tall; muscular, hulking frame; broad, heavy limbs capable of crushing rocks and trees.
  
  

• Skin & Appearance: Coarse, granite-like skin with patches of moss, lichen, or frost depending on the season. Bony ridges and jagged growths give it a menacing, almost armor-like appearance.
  
  

• Eyes & Vision: Deep-set, reflective eyes adapted to low-light conditions, able to detect movement at great distances.
  
  

• Hands & Feet: Gigantic, clawed extremities that leave footprints up to 1.5 meters long and several dozen centimeters deep.
  
  

Behavior

• Territorial: Mountain Trolls fiercely guard their high-altitude territories. Reports describe sudden rockslides, falling boulders, or snapped trees as subtle warnings to intruders.
  
  

• Nocturnal: Prefers night-time activity; retreats into caves or shadowed cliffs during daylight.
  
  

• Sound & Communication: Produces deep, low-frequency rumbles and drumming-like sounds, thought to serve as warnings or long-distance communication.
  
  

• Movement: Remarkably agile for its size, able to traverse sheer cliffs, leap over crevices, and disappear into rocky terrain with surprising speed.
  
  

Sightings & Encounters

Direct observations are extremely rare, but several accounts and indirect evidence have been documented:

• Shadow on the Ridge (Romsdalen, 2021): A group of hikers reported a massive silhouette crossing a cliff at dusk. Distance made it impossible to measure, but estimations suggest over 8 meters tall.
  
  

• Footprint Discovery (Trollstigen, 2019): Deep, elongated prints found in a moss-covered area. Analysis indicates a weight far beyond any known animal, with stride length suggesting enormous height.
  
  

• Echoing Rumbles (Jotunheimen, 2020): Locals described low-frequency drumming echoes through the valley, accompanied by displaced rocks — typical Mountain Troll activity.
  
  

These sightings are presented humbly: rare, fleeting, and often indirect, but they contribute to a growing body of evidence that supports the legend of these giants.

Habitat & Territory

Mountain Trolls favor regions that are nearly inaccessible to humans:

• Sheer cliffs and high-altitude fjords
  
  

• Deep, hidden caves and crevices
  
  

• Isolated mountain passes with minimal human activity
  
  

Their choice of terrain makes them difficult to observe, contributing to their legendary status.

Significance

The Mountain Troll represents the ultimate apex of troll-kind: massive, powerful, and awe-inspiring. Its presence dominates folklore, inspiring tales of guardianship, danger, and the raw, untamed power of Norway’s wild mountains. It is the troll against which all others are measured.