Translated with Deepl
I am now a member of the Norwegian Hiking Association. For just 5€ I can stay in their hut, 40€ would be the price for non-members – so the 35€ membership fee is already worth it after one night. And this hut…
This morning I was busy cleaning and packing. I spoke to my parents for a long time on the phone. Then the ferry to Oslo, a lot of thinking about how I wanted to spend my time. I feel a little sluggish, not super motivated. I just don’t really know what’s right for me. But at least moving on seems like a good idea. The DNT huts seem like a good, relaxed option – but do I really need to buy a hut sleeping bag for that? I actually have several at home. At some point I make up my mind, organise a membership, a universal key for the huts and a hut sleeping bag.
It seems to have been the right decision. I only have about 40 km to go, and it’s already 5 pm when I set off. But the 40 km also include about 800 metres of altitude difference. It’s mainly along beautiful forest paths, up and down, with lots of lakes and streams. It’s a beautiful ride, and it’s all the more worth it when you arrive. Heating, electricity, water, security are all very welcome. The DNT huts are similar to those of the DAV, this one is a self-catering hut. Shared rooms, I share mine with a group of men around 40. Two other groups have also booked in for the night, all Norwegian, all nice, without us getting to know each other better. The hut is right next to a dam on the reservoir, water is fetched from the lake with buckets. It’s in a really beautiful location, and the (fully equipped!) kitchen and living room feel cosy. Of course, it also has a guitar, which I take down from the wall to strum a little.
And then I find out that overnight guests can use the canoes for free!
