The ice routes in Setesdal are spread over a distance of 100km from north to south and three separate areas from west to east. The range of routes, in terms of their aspect and their altitude, means that to be effective in planning and selection, close monitoring of weather conditions and temperatures is required. It is advisable to start the process a month before the proposed trip and to monitor the temperatures at set points in the region. The best locations for weather forecast selection would be as follows:
Evje – reflecting the temperatures at the southern end of the region
Rysstad – in the heart of Setesdal
Hovden – the northern fringe of the region.
