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Norway E10 Difficulty: 6/10

Lofoten Islands Arctic Scenic Byway

An Arctic motorcycle paradise 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle. The King Olav V Highway (E10) weaves through coastal fjords, over arching marine bridges, through granite sea tunnels, and beneath razor-sharp alpine peaks that shoot directly out of the Norwegian Sea. Traverses historic fishing hamlets like Henningsvær and Reine with traditional red rorbuer cabins. Toll-free. Open year-round, with 24-hour midnight sun from late May through mid-July. Watch for sea spray and wandering sheep.

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Distance
Distance
81 mi
130 km total run
Turns
Turns
210
2.6 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
394 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 6/10
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Start: Svolvær, Nordland, Norway End: Å i Lofoten, Nordland, Norway
Elevation Profile 5 – 394 ft
SUMMIT 394 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 2.6 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Arctic Moto Tromsø ~147 mi
Tromsø, Norway • +47 77 67 40 00
Nordkapp Expedition Outpost | High Arctic Emergency Service | Studded & 50/50 ADV Tires | Cold Weather Rescue
Brands: BMW Motorrad, KTM, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki
Ride Trondheim ~354 mi
Trondheim, Norway • +47 73 96 90 00
Atlantic Ocean Road & Arctic E6 Gateway | Northern Norway Staging | Heavy Duty ADV Tires | Computer Diagnostics
Brands: BMW Motorrad, KTM, Yamaha, Ducati, Honda
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Jordan Pond House ~3247 mi
Bar Harbor, ME

A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.

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Start Point Svolvær, Nordland, Norway 68.2381, 14.5681
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 394 FT Summit
End Destination Å i Lofoten, Nordland, Norway 67.8797, 12.9814
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Lofoten Islands Arctic Scenic Byway?

Lofoten Islands Arctic Scenic Byway spans 81 miles and packs approximately 210 curves (2.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 5 ft - 394 ft and technical rating 6/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Svolvær, Nordland, Norway (Latitude 68.2381, Longitude 14.5681) and finishes at Å i Lofoten, Nordland, Norway (Latitude 67.8797, Longitude 12.9814).

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