Kvalsund Bridge – Northern Lights Cathedral loop from Alta Airport

Kvalsund Bridge – Northern Lights Cathedral loop from Alta Airport

Moderate

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Kvalsund Bridge – Northern Lights Cathedral loop from Alta Airport

04:51

113km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.5 km for 70 m

Open: • 7:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 102 km for 70 m

Open: • 7:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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Bus stop

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920 m

Alta Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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993 m

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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6.03 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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11.1 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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11.1 km

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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46.1 km

From here begins a very beautiful section in terms of landscape with passages between lakes and high gorges of overhanging rocks; this place falls within the municipality of Alta in the county of Troms on Finnmark

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57.3 km

Suolovuopmi Fjellstue

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Lovely place to have a break from the ruggedness of the gamleveien, the old road between Kautokeino and Alta.

The fjellstue has a wonderful kitchen (they made me a lovely …

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