Massiv (Haukeliseter-Sota Sæter)

[Nop]

Hi everyone,

I would edit my previous topic but that isn't possible, sorry for creating two topics. I am looking to hike the Massiv route (https://massiv.dnt.no/) from south (Haukeliseter) to north (Sota Sæter). I have a few short questions which I hope someone might have answers to:

1. DNT decribes the route from north to south (from Sota Sæter to  Haukeliseter). I want to reverse that and walk from south to north because when I look at the map, I think the southern area is easier to hike. This way I am giving my body more time to get used to hiking again. Are there are problems with this choice that I dont foresee?

2. In Lapland I hike with a Garmin Inreach GPS for emergencies. But Lapland seems more remote then the Massiv area, should I bring it or is that really not needed in this area?

3. The only resupply point I found is a supermarket in Tyinkrusset, which I can walk to when walking between Sulebu and Slettningsbu. Is there any other resupply point that I am missing?

4. I have trouble finding at which parts of the route I can exit and find a bus stop in case I need to leave. Is it only Haukeliseter and Sota Sæter or are there other exit points as well?

Thanks in advance for the effort!

[+Grimner]

1) You are right. The southern part is easier, except for the first half kilometer up from Haukeliseter.

2) Depends on the emergency and where you are. Some days you will wonder where all the people are, other days you might find yourself standing in line. Hopefully you will not need it, but when you need it, you really need it.

3) Tyinkrysset has a sports store as well as a supermarket. On the way you will pass DNT-cabins with food stores (help yourself; "selvbetjent" - the first of which on your route is Hellevassbu). Here you can supplement your stores.

4) Roughly a week in, you will cross the train line between Bergen and Oslo. The train stops at Finse, Ustadoset and Geilo. Good time to bail if everything goes to...
   A bit further on you have Skarvheim which sits next to a main road, R52. There is a bus stop at Breistølen, probably close to the path.

 

Looks like a nice trip. I hope to do it one of these days

[Nop]

Very clear information, thank you for the effort Grimner. I am still doubting about which sleeping bag I should take, my 3-season bag with a limit temperature of -2°C or my warmer bag with a limit temperature of -12°C. Any advice?

Endret 20. juli 2023 av Nop

[Trig8]

A 3-season bag is sufficient - put some clothes over if you get cold. Expect night temperatures of 5 to 10 deg C.

[+Grimner]

It depends on so many factors, but it can get right chilly in the night. Not freezing, but close.

[Nop]

Thanks, I am all prepared now. Looking at YR.no, temperature seem to be between 3c-10c. And lots of rain unfortunately. I plan using these clothes, is there missing anything in your option?

Packed
Rain & Wind Jacket
Rain & Wind Pants
Rain & Wind Gloves
Fleece Gloves
Synthetic Puffy
Thinwool Sleep Shirt
Merino Wool Sleep Tights
Merino Wool Sleep Socks
Wool Beanie

Wear
Baseball Cap
Merino Wool Buff
Merino Wool Baselayer
Grid-Fleece
Thin Trousers
Merino Wool Socks

[+Grimner]

Not your first hike, I see

Due to personal preference and an aversion to sunburn on my ears, I would change out the cap for a hat with a short brim all around, like a boonie. Doesn't look likely now, but in a week you could be at fairly high elevation enjoying full on summer.