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

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

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

01:01

22.9km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Bus stop

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4.37 km

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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4.45 km

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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4.58 km

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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4.87 km

Alta

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

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8.19 km

Beach

13.4 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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13.5 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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22.3 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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22.4 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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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

9.47 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

563 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Saturday 18 July

12°C

7°C

16 %

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Kristian Birkeland Bust

Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church)

Northern Lights Cathedral

Alta

View of the Alta River

Bridge near Alta Camping

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