About Robin Patijn - Farawayistan
I’m always researching and planning all sorts of bikepacking and gravel cycling adventures around the globe. As an editor for komoot I write about the most beautiful routes. Here at this platform I’m combining my biggest passions of cycling, photographing and storytelling.
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27,899 km
1633:38 h
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- Robin Patijn - FarawayistanSeptember 8, 2025
From Nävragöl, the route continues east through mixed forests and gentle farmland toward the coast. With less elevation gain on the last stage, the route is easygoing. Today, you’ll pass historic farmsteads, scenic woodland, and open meadows before reaching Kristianopel. This historic village was founded
- Robin Patijn - FarawayistanSeptember 8, 2025
From Ronnebyhamn, the route heads north past open fields around Levalunda and Edestad, first passing Äggaboden Café, Restaurant & Farm Shop for refreshments and local produce. Farmland soon gives way to forest, with streams and small lakes dotting the landscape, leading up to the beautiful Listersjön
- Robin Patijn - FarawayistanSeptember 8, 2025
The route starts in Sölvesborg, a medieval town where the old streets and St. Nicolai Church still give the center its character. From the train station, the trail leaves the coast and climbs into the beech forests of Ryssberget. At the top of this ridge, there are wide views over the drained lake Vesan
Robin Patijn - Farawayistan planned a gravel ride.
October 17, 2025
33:22
399km
11.9km/h
5,700m
5,860m
Robin Patijn - Farawayistan went cycling.
September 30, 2025
02:29
50.2km
20.2km/h
200m
210m
Robin Patijn - Farawayistan went for a bike ride.
September 14, 2025
01:49
30.4km
16.8km/h
430m
420m
Robin Patijn - Farawayistan went for a bike ride.
September 13, 2025
02:08
35.2km
16.5km/h
490m
500m
Robin Patijn - Farawayistan went for a bike ride.
September 13, 2025
01:22
19.2km
14.1km/h
420m
420m
Robin Patijn - Farawayistan went for a bike ride.
September 12, 2025
03:55
62.6km
16.0km/h
1,030m
1,030m
Robin Patijn - Farawayistan went for a bike ride.
September 11, 2025
01:25
24.5km
17.4km/h
370m
380m
Robin Patijn - Farawayistan planned a gravel ride.
September 8, 2025
05:22
75.4km
14.1km/h
260m
360m
Robin Patijn - Farawayistan planned a gravel ride.
September 8, 2025
05:25
62.8km
11.6km/h
490m
400m
Robin Patijn - Farawayistan planned a gravel ride.
September 8, 2025
05:47
72.0km
12.4km/h
770m
710m
248 miles through those epic mountains?! That’s absolutely insane and insanely beautiful. How did your legs survive that elevation gain? 😄
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