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Alta – Northern Lights Cathedral loop from Alta Airport

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Alta – Northern Lights Cathedral loop from Alta Airport

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Alta – Northern Lights Cathedral loop from Alta Airport

01:06

10.5km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.13 km

Alta

Highlight • Settlement

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

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7.41 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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7.59 km

Kristian Birkeland Bust

Highlight • Monument

Kristian Birkeland was a Norwegian physicist who studied the northern lights and built a northern lights observatory on Mount Haldde near Alta.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.13 km

2.32 km

843 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.32 km

524 m

324 m

158 m

127 m

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