Finnskogleden in October - Experiences

[sundance]

Hej,
I apologize for writing in English, but unfortunately I don't speak Swedish.

I (52) am from Kiel in Germany and would like to walk Finnskogleden in the second half of October. Has anyone walked the trail before and can give me some tips?

- I am expecting temperatures between 6 and -6 degrees Celsius. That's the average for Charlottenberg in October. Could it get colder further north? Is that right?

- How likely is it to snow? And if so, how much snow should I expect?

- The route leads mainly through forest. Is it well signposted?

- I won't I have the opportunity to buy food along the way? Right?

- Is it enough if I take gaiters and a raincoat with me or should I take rain trousers instead of a raincoat? For me, it mainly depends on how high the vegetation is. Because if the grass is very high, my pants will get wet.

I walked the Silverleden (Hällefors) in October two years ago and the Höga Kusten Leden five years ago.

I don't know this corner of Sweden (border with Norway) and would be happy to receive tips and advice.

Thanks, Helge

 

[HasseQ]

Just guessing, haven't been there... Take raingear jacket & pants, good warm waterproof boots, and be prepared for a few degrees below, maybe wind and rain. Snow is unlikely, and even if, will be very light. Maps and compass, and smartphone with gps & apps & offline maps, powerbank. Not fun to get lost. Don't know about resupply.

 

[Ing-Marie]

No it won’t snow. There is store in Östmark southeast of Röjden.The path might be wet so raintrousers and wellies might be a good idea.

 

[sundance]

Thank your for your answers!
Two years ago on the Silverleden I already had some snow, but not much. Therefore I was asking. But good to know.

 

[Ing-Marie]

Thank your for your answers!
Two years ago on the Silverleden I already had some snow, but not much. Therefore I was asking. But good to know.

There might be frost.The trail marking in Sweden will be orange and blue in Norway.

 

[sundance]

I hiked the Finnskogsleden in October 2024. I wrote a small review of my tour in the German hammock forum. If anyone is interested: https://www.haengemattenforum.de/thread/54915-finnskogleden-im-oktober-2024/

It is in German, but your browser should be able to translate it.
Thanks for your tipps!

 

[DoktorGlas]

Hi! Very nice of you to come back and tell us about your trip. I enjoyed your images.

I'd like to ask you about your hammock gear. As I understand it you have a cover for the underquilt (orange) and a small "gear hammock" (turquoise), seen for example in this image: https://www.haengemattenforum.de/cms/attachment/79235-51af1-jpg/ .

I'm interested to know where you found those. I have a small gear hammock, but I don't like it. Yours looks both lighter and better.

 

[sundance]

Yes, that's right. The orange one is an underquilt protector, the blue one is my little Gear Hammock. The underquilt protector prevents the wind from blowing the warm air out of the underquilt.

Unfortunately, you can't buy either of them because they're DIY. I ordered fabric and then sewed both of them. The good thing is: it's very easy, and if you have a sewing machine or can borrow one, you can do it too. Both have only straight seams.
I also sewed the tarp.

 

[DoktorGlas]

Bummer! I don't have a (working) machine and I totally suck at sewing. Thank you for answering my question anyway! 😀