For those who dream of cycling north of the Arctic Circle, where the light never fades and the wilderness stretches for miles, the Midnight Sun Route offers a truly unique experience. Starting and finishing in Mo i Rana, this 1,200-kilometre journey takes you across the mountains and forests of northern Scandinavia – through Norway and Sweden, from west to east and back again. A solid gravel bike and a some training miles in your legs are highly recommended before you set off. Out here, the terrain is raw, the landscapes vast – and in summer, the sun never sets.
To get a sense of what this route is all about, the Midnight Sun Randonnée is the perfect reference. In a Cykelmagasinet article (September 16, 2025), journalist and experienced rider Daniel Breece describes the event not as a race, but as a deeper encounter with nature and self.
It’s about something greater. About living through something that few, if not even yourself, understand. About sharing a solitude or a quiet community, about forming memories through forests, mountains and weather.
From Mo i Rana, the route leads you across the border into Sweden and through remote and beautiful places such as Arjeplog, Sorsele, Kittelfjäll, Vilhelmina and Lycksele, before returning to Norway’s dramatic landscapes. The road to Kittelfjäll, Breece says, is “without doubt one of the most beautiful stretches I’ve ever ridden – a symphony of mountains, forests and lakes.”
The Midnight Sun Route isn’t for everyone – it’s more than a Styrkeprøven a day – but for those who take it on, it’s an unforgettable journey. It’s about testing your limits, embracing the stillness, and realising that some rides can’t be measured in distance or time, only in moments and memories.
Created by Florian Kynman, this remarkable route invites you to explore the heart of the North – where light, landscape, and endurance meet.
Read Daniel Breece’s full article in Cykelmagasinet →
Learn more about the Midnight Sun Route →
