ヴァッレの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ5

The hut is one of the more rustic ones. I don't know why, but for us it was one of the huts that felt particularly lonely. Website: https://ut.no/hytte/101035/kringlevatn

The hut seemed to be one of the most frequented, and certainly not without reason: both huts have a spacious common room with panoramic windows. There are enough small rooms, so with a bit of luck, you'll have private sleeping quarters. There is cell phone reception on a nearby mountain [Botnsfjellet] (15 minutes away); a notice in the hut indicates this. If you start your tour here and aren't yet a DNT member, you should definitely sign up, especially if you're under 27, but it's also worth it if you stay three nights or more; the provisions are also cheaper! You can sign up either on the mountain via your cell phone or on the forms in the hut. You should pay for the huts via app; it's cheaper then! More information about the hut (in Norwegian): https://ut.no/hytte/101117/bossbu-i-setesdal-vesthei

The cabin(s) are in an absolutely picturesque location and are (like pretty much all of them) very comfortably furnished! A DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association) employee told us that this is the best place to see reindeer herds. The bathtub/washing machine is accessible at ground level ;) More information about the cabin (in Norwegian): https://ut.no/hytte/101045/storsteinen

Cozy little rustic cabin! Given its proximity to civilization, it's probably not infrequently used. 9 beds. The cabin is "unattended"; there's no pantry, but there is a gas stove, and you can leave your trash there, so you don't have to carry it around. More information (unfortunately only in Norwegian): https://ut.no/hytte/101124/stavskar-i-setesdal-vesthei

Above the lake Sandvigvatnet located cottage of the DNT, equipped with 6 beds (+3 in hut part for hikers with dog). Without food storage and open.

Located in a secluded spot by a lake within a nature reserve, Storsteinen Hut (950 meters, 28 beds) offers a chance to observe reindeer. The hut is open year-round (no key required) and is self-catering (firewood, provisions, and a fully equipped kitchen are provided). Non-members pay approximately €40 per night (excluding provisions).

After a long day of hiking, this hut offers a cozy atmosphere. Completely soaked and freezing, Kringlevatn was our salvation after a heavy change in the weather. The cabins "Kringlevatn" (940m, 28 beds) is open year-round (no key required) and is a self-catering hut (firewood, provisions, full kitchen equipment). Non-members pay about 40 € per night (exclusive food).

A modern cabin, beautifully situated on a lake with small coves that invite you to linger. Those who dare can enjoy a refreshing swim. The Bossbu cabin (1,030 meters, 27 beds) is open year-round (no key required) and is self-catering (firewood, provisions, fully equipped kitchen). Non-members pay approximately €40 per night (excluding provisions).