Tromsø – Nordkapp

The Atlantic Coast (Eurovelo 1)

Cycle to the top of Europe, dodge reindeer as they run across the road, and brace for some strong winds. This is a pure bike adventure.

Route Télécharger GPX

Quand

Late May – September

Écrit par

Matthew Tolley

Distance

549km

Jours

3-8

Point culminant

433m

Difficulté

6/10

Non pavé

Dénivelé positif total

8845m

Ferries

Tunnels

The End or Start to the Great Journey

The final leg to the top of Europe mixes beauty with blunt reality. Road 91 toward the Lyngen Alps is a true Arctic jewel, with snow-capped peaks, hanging glaciers, and pale blue fjords that feel almost unreal.

But the spell breaks once you hit the E6 at Olderdalen. From here, it’s over 300 km on a main road. Traffic is light this far north, but you’ll still meet supply trucks and fast-moving cars, and there’s no avoiding it.

Some riders skip this stretch and jump on a boat or bus to Alta or Olderfjord. Fair enough. But if you can tolerate the trucks, the ride becomes increasingly stark and otherworldly. The tundra opens up, the land strips back to its bones, and reindeer outnumber sheep, often trotting across the road or standing silently as you pedal past.

The final run to Nordkapp is one of the great endings in Norway. Remote, exposed, unforgettable, Norway knows how to close a journey.