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Alta

Northern Lights Cathedral – Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church) loop from Alta

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Norway

Ruija region

Alta

Northern Lights Cathedral – Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church) loop from Alta

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4.0

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Northern Lights Cathedral – Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church) loop from Alta

03:23

46.6km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.03 km

Alta Harbor and View of Antony's Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ships to the islands and to Hammerfest

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5.39 km

Kvalsund Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Well it's a simple suspension bridge over a normal river ... and I'm over there three times;) I had to put my dog in the trailer each time, because the …

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35.8 km

Rocky Section of EuroVelo 7

Highlight • Cycleway

Don't get me wrong the views are amazing. but I had to push my bike for 20km or so. I don't know what this other road is like but it can't be worse!!

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40.2 km

Sámi Siida Cultural Center

Highlight • Historical Site

40.6 km

View of the Alta River

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a good view of the river from the bridge. Right next to it is the campsite. A few small boats are parked on the beach. I'm not sure if you can rent one.

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45.4 km

Alta

Highlight • Settlement

The last large city before Northcape. To be seen : the Northern Lights Cathedral.

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45.7 km

Northern Lights Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

A very interesting building. At first I didn't know it was a cathedral. There is lighting at night. If you are lucky you can catch the northern lights in the background at night.

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45.8 km

Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church)

Highlight • Religious Site

The evangelical cathedral is definitely worth a visit. Stunning no-corner architecture modeled after the Northern Lights with a bronze statue of Jesus made in Italy.

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46.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

14.7 km

1.96 km

1.76 km

723 m

101 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

11.9 km

5.26 km

640 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

20°C

13°C

88 %

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Alta Harbor and View of Antony's Hill

Kvalsund Bridge

Rocky Section of EuroVelo 7

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View of the Alta River

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