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Whale Watching in Andenes – Bleik Beach loop from Andenes

Bike touring routes & trails

Whale Watching in Andenes – Bleik Beach loop from Andenes

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79

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Whale Watching in Andenes – Bleik Beach loop from Andenes

01:23

23.6km

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

60 m in total

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Bus stop

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105 m

Globe Monument on Andøya

Highlight • Monument

Well-guided whale and bird safaris are offered from this vantage point.

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2

407 m

Whale Watching in Andenes

Highlight • Natural

1550 NOK, take the small boat it's more fun

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3

5.24 km

View of Andøya and the coastline

Highlight • Viewpoint

The nature is just beautiful

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4

5.50 km

Andøya Coastal View

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5

7.78 km

View of Bleiksøya from Kleivodden

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Resting area with panoramic views of the open sea and the bird cliffs Bleiksøya, a nature reserve with puffins and sea eagles among others.

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13.1 km

Bleik Beach

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Endless long sandy beaches, turquoise water and blue skies can be found on the beaches of Bleik in summer. They are among the longest and most beautiful beaches in Norway. …

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23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

5.35 km

3.43 km

2.57 km

213 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

844 m

250 m

178 m

128 m

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