Nordland

Moderate

67.83 km

582 m

Helgeland, Løkta - Nesna

The trip from Brønnøysund to Nesna was cycled in 5 days during NRK Sykkelsommer 2023, minute by minute. Here is the last stage Løkta to Nesna

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Total journey: 67.8 km
By bike: 42 km
Number of ferry stops: 3
Total ascent: 580 m
Total downhill: 580 m

The final stage on the Helgeland coast starts with a short, hilly bike ride back to Løkta Fergekai (for those staying overnight at Løkta).
The morning coffee can be enjoyed with a view of the Seven Sisters on the ferry via Bjørn and on to Sandnessjøen.
The journey continues north-west by bike over the Helgeland Bridge to the mainland. This is the longest continuous stage by bike (36.5 km) during the five days up here.
From Sandnessjøen, we follow Route 17 to Einmoen, where it takes a small back road up the hill and down to Leland and on to Levang Fergekai. Much of the tour follows the main road, but where there are alternatives they are used.

Get a flavour of the stage and tips for stops along the way by taking a look at NRK Sykkelsommer with the link further down the page.

Watch the trip from Løkta to Nesna here

Here's NRK Sykkelsommer, minute by minute from Løkta to Nesna. It gives you a flavour of what you'll encounter along the way, and what sights you should see along the way.

Sykkelsommer Else Koss Furuseth