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Arctic by Cycle: Arctic Post Road Gravel Route

Cycling

Length347 km

Duration(5-7d)

LocationKolari
  • Northern lights can be seen multiple times a week in autumn, if the sky is clear at night.
  • High-quality frequent services, making hopping service to services possible across the route even with an e-bike.
  • Riding parallel to the line of fells of the Ylläs-Pallastunturi National Park on low-traffic back roads.
  • Historic and scenic wilderness shelters along the route, giving shelter as well great spots to camp.
  • Cycling the old post road connecting from Kautokeino to the Alta valley.
  • Arrival at the Arctic Ocean on the back roads and recreational gravel paths on the side of the Alta valley.
  • Length

    345.6 km
  • Unpaved

    34%
  • Duration

    -
  • Forest path

    -
  • Uphill section

    -
  • Degree of difficulty (1-5)

    3
  • Downhill section

    -
  • Suited for biking

    100%