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

02:01

19.2km

130m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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219 m

Northern Lights Cathedral

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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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351 m

Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church)

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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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424 m

Kristian Birkeland Bust

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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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5.94 km

View of the Alta River

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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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Bridge near Alta Camping

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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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14.2 km

Alta Bridge

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A great suspension bridge with a dedicated cycle lane. The views in both directions are magnificent too.

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14.2 km

Kvalsund Bridge

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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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19.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

2.54 km

1.61 km

1.04 km

484 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

8.20 km

961 m

374 m

229 m

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Wednesday 19 August

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