Biking routes in Bodø and Salten

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There are many remote roads around Bodø and the rest of the Salten region to take a bike trip on. Here are some easy routes in nice nature you can check out, with complete guides on how to get to the start point, the route itself, and what the endpoint looks like. With the help of maps, pictures, and videos, you can find your way even if you are a stranger to the region. Each route has a GPX track that you can download to keep track of where you are according to the trail, using any free GPX viewer from the app store, with the GPS activated on your phone. This might come in handy for the longer routes, where you can't see where the endpoint is located

There are many remote roads around Bodø and the rest of the Salten region to take a bike trip on. Here are some easy routes in nice nature you can check out, with complete guides on how to get to the start point, the route itself, and what the endpoint looks like. With the help of maps, pictures, and videos, you can find your way even if you are a stranger to the region. Each route has a GPX track that you can download to keep track of where you are according to the trail, using any GPX viewer apps with the GPS activated on your phone. This might come in handy for the longer routes, where you can’t see where the endpoint is

Gjerdalen in Sørfold municipality

This trip goes to beautiful Gjerdalen in Sørfold municipality. You can drive along this road and take some stops, or bike for a better nature experience

Biking the old road towards Misvær

This bike trip follows the old road towards Misvær along the seashore of Misværfjorden. This trip is 6.51 kilometers and takes about 30 min each way

Bike trip along Nordfjordelva river

This bike trip starts at the parking lot by the intersection towards Nordfjord at E6 in Sørfold municipality, from here you follow Nordfjordelva

Bike trip to Valnesfjord in Fauske

This nice bike trip starts at a parking lot by the road Bringsliveien and goes to Hola in the upper parts of Valnesfjord, which lies in Fauske municipality

Biking along Straumvatnet in Sørfold

This bike route starts at Straumen in Sørfold municipality and follows the road Straumvassveien along Straumvatnet lake to the inner part of the lake

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Heggmokulpen deep pool in Bodø

This is a short forest hike that starts at the parking lot far up by the road Vatnveien in Bodø, with the endpoint being a deep pool called Heggmokulpen

Skjelstad nature reserve in Bodø

This trip goes to the beautiful Skjelstad nature reserve just outside the Bodø city center, nice area to take a little stroll on with a beach at the end

Mountain hike to Steigtind

This hike goes up to Steigtind mountain in Bodø. The highest point at Steigtind is 793 meters above sea level, here you get a nice view in all directions

Kayaking around Børvatnet lake

This kayak trip goes around the lake Børvatnet in Bodø municipality. Børvatnet lies between the mountain range of Børvasstindene and Børnupen

Biking along Straumvatnet in Sørfold

This bike route starts at Straumen in Sørfold municipality and follows the road Straumvassveien along Straumvatnet lake to the inner part of the lake

Indre Lurfjellvatnet on Beiarfjellet

This hike starts at the parking lot by the tunnel on Beiarfjellet mountain and goes to a lake called Indre Lurfjellvatnet. The distance each way is 10 km

Hovdsundet beach in Bodø

This hike starts on the road up towards Mjelle, from here you walk down to the seashore. Follow the coastline for 3 km until you reach Hovdsundet beach

Seashore hiking on Straumøya

This seashore hike starts by some boathouses at Straumøya, just across the fjord from Bodø city, and goes to a nice little beach around 3 kilometers away

Hike to Keiservarden in Bodø

The hike to Keiservarden starts at the big parking lot below Turisthytta in Bodø. From here you walk the dirt road up the forest and continue along the path