5 more days - need suggestions (now/early october)

[Neilq]

apologies for english!

Hi! I am in the Stryn area and have 5-6 days left before heading to lofoten. Need to be in Trondheim late on the 5th)

I realize this time of year is cold and snowy but am seeking safe but spectacular views, and ideally some 2 day/1 night overnight hikes.

I am considering:

- Andalsneses area / romsdale / romsdaleggen hike

- head to jotunheimen for bessegen (4c temps … they got snow a couple days ago not sure how bad) plus maybe other day hikes

- maybe something in Breiheimen?

I have a tent and quilt rated to -6c but prefer to camp around 0c or above otherwise uss huts/dayhike.

I would rate myself as an advanced beginner backpacker, or maybe intermediate but not an expert in mountains

How would you use these next 5 days? Anyone want to join?

Trip so far: bergen to trolltunga overnight camp to Flåm to lovatnet/briksdell easy glacier hike to stryn. Want something more adventurous now.

Endret 30. september av Neilq
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[Swiss John]

8 hours ago, Neilq said:

- head to jotunheimen for bessegen (4c temps … they got snow a couple days ago not sure how bad)

This can give you an idea of how bad:

https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/kwQ8VL/fire-svensker-i-problemer-paa-besseggen-begynte-aa-bli-nedkjoelte

I can’t help much with suggestions, but I would strongly advise against attempting Besseggen if there is any new snow, let alone the 30cm reported in the link. This is especially so if, as it seems from your post, you intend to carry full camping equipment. The whole point of traversing Besseggen is to enjoy the spectacular views, and you’re not going to be doing much of that if you have to constantly look very carefully at where you are placing your feet. I have traversed Besseggen in July or August with much less new snow than stated in the above link and I wouldn't be in a hurry to repeat the experience.

There are lots of webcams throughout Norway which will allow you a real-time look at areas you might be considering. Here is a collection specific to Jotunheimen/Breheimen (external links, so they don’t all work):

https://jotunheimen.com/en/webcams-jotunheimen/

…..and here you’ll find more extensive coverage in Norway. They have turned off the overview map (“it is costing too much to run”), so you’ll have to choose from the long list on the left of the homepage:

https://www.webcamsinnorway.com/webcams.php

Endret 30. september av Swiss John

[Neilq]

25 minutes ago, Swiss John said:

This can give you an idea of how bad:

https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/kwQ8VL/fire-svensker-i-problemer-paa-besseggen-begynte-aa-bli-nedkjoelte

I can’t help much with suggestions, but I would strongly advise against attempting Besseggen if there is any new snow, let alone the 30cm reported in the link. This is especially so if, as it seems from your post, you intend to carry full camping equipment. The whole point of traversing Besseggen is to enjoy the spectacular views, and you’re not going to be doing much of that if you have to constantly look very carefully at where you are placing your feet. I have traversed Besseggen in July or August with much less new snow than stated in the above link and I wouldn't be in a hurry to repeat the experience.

There are lots of webcams throughout Norway which will allow you a real-time look at areas you might be considering. Here is a collection specific to Jotunheimen/Breheimen (external links, so they don’t all work):

https://jotunheimen.com/en/webcams-jotunheimen/

…..and here you’ll find more extensive coverage in Norway. They have turned off the overview map (“it is costing too much to run”), so you’ll have to chose from the long list on the left of the homepage:

https://www.webcamsinnorway.com/webcams.php

Thanks for the info. I’ve pretty much ruled out Bessegen, though was planning on just doing it as a day hike and not camping for that one.

I did pick up a DNT key so if you have any easier cabin suggestions within 3-4 hours of stryn and ideally on the way to trondheim that would be helpful 

Endret 30. september av Neilq