Biking to Norðradalsskarð

Take a bike to see one of the Faroe Island’s most iconic views. Discover the amazing sight from Norðradalsskarð. When biking to your destination there will be fantastic landscapes along the path. A local biking expert will be your tour guide. Mountain biking in the Faroe Islands is a fantastic experience full of adventure, fun, and beautiful landscapes.

You will bike along the seaside towards Oyggjarvegurin. After a short stop/pick up at Hotel Føroyar, you will continue bicycling north. The view is beautiful from Oyggjarvegurin as it leads to the mountain pass, Norðadalsskarð, 225m above sea level.

At the pass, the view is truly spectacular over the hilly landscape, the peaceful village Norðradalur, the island of Koltur (478m) and the eternal horizon. You are going to love this place to the mountains and back.

Norðradalur is a large plain surrounded by high grass-covered mountains on three sides. Standing at the pass is breathtaking. This is a magical place in the Faroe Islands and it feels rewarding to reach Norðradalsskarð on a bike whether rain is falling from the sky or the sun shines through the clouds.

After enjoying the view, plant your feet on the pedals of the FELT VR6 road bike and slide your way down Oyggjarvegin. This time you will have a great view to the southern part of the islands and return to Tórshavn.

Your average speed on this adventurous tour is approximately 15-20 km/h out of straight road. You will ride the hills up and down at your own pace. The tour guide will catch up on top and bottom. When back in the capital Tórshavn you have biked 27km. You will feel refreshed and a magnificent experience richer.

The meeting point for this tour is at Havnargøta 11 in Tórshavn. The meeting point is down at the harbour.

Add the tour to your cart to go on a 2 hours ride to Norðradalsskarð with a spectacular view over the island of Koltur.