TRIP SUGGESTIONS

The island Sandoy has beautiful little villages, peaceful lakes and is a low traffic island. There is a undersea tunnel to Sandoy. It is not allowed to bike trough this undersea tunnel.

Cycle from Tórshavn 15 km to Gomlurætt. There you take the bus to Sandoy fx. at 9:30 to Sandoy. Then you can continue 9 km to Skálavík and stop at the charming café Mølin by the harbor. In the next village Húsavík you can see Viking settlement or you can bike further to the epic village of Dalur. While waiting for the bus back in Skopun, you can visit one of the largest mailboxes in the world. Take the bus back from Sandur fx. at 17:50.
Suitable for E-Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes.

The bus can take 2-3 bikes, and you must let the buss know that you want to get on the bus at Gamlarætt and call +298 770000. Timetable: https://www.ssl.fo/fo/ferdaaetlan/bygdaleidir/650-sandoy-torshavn

Or you can book bike transport at rentabike@rentbike.fo and have the bikes delivered on the island of Sandoy. The cost is 460 DKK per bike per way, when you have two bikes or more, there is an discount of 25% off total.

See more here: Welcome to Sandoy, Skúvoy and Stóra Dímun – Visit Sandoy

Cycle from Tórshavn to the small farmer village Norðadalur and back to Tórshavn. Stop at the mountain pass, Norðadalsskarð, 225m above sea level. The view is spectacular to the one family settlement island Koltur. You will get great pictures by the cairn.
About 27 km. 684 meter height difference. Max increase 18,6%.
Suitable for E-Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes.

Cycle for Tórshavn to Sornfelli, where there is a former military radar station 725 m above sea level, and a meteorological station. Cycle back to Tórshavn.
About 37 km. 1.450 meter height difference. Max increase 15,1%.
Suitable for E-Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes.

Bike form Tórshavn toward Klaksvík, trough Kollafjørð, Hósvík, Áir, Hvalvík, cross the bridge and bike trough the tunnel towards Skálafjørð. Turn left to Gøtu and trough the tunnel to Leirvík. Cycle trough the subsea tunnel to Klasvík.
About 141 km. 1.788 meter height difference. Max increase 12%.
You might stay one nigh in Klaksvík. rentabike.fo offers baggage transport to Klaksvík.
Suitable for E-Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes. Bring along a charger for the E-Bike.

Map with lanes, paths and routes in Torshavn (the municipality public map)
Blue is biking lanes; yellow is public paths and red lines are old hiking routes.

https://gis.torshavn.fo/gotur/

Cycle from Tórshavn to historical Kirkjubø. See the only Cathedral and the oldest Church on Faroe Island, and the oldest habitat wood house in Europe. On your way back bike through the village Velbastaður.
About 30 km. 657 meter height difference. Max increase 6,9%.
Suitable for E-Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes.

Elevation profile and GPX route: https://visitfaroeislands.com/en/see-do/activities/adventure-sports/cycling/torshavn-kirkjubour-torshavn0

Cycle from Tórshavn through the village Kallafjørð, Hósvík, Áir to Hvalvík. Turne left to Saksun. Saksun is a wonderfully remote hillside village and is one of the most worthwhile destinations in the country. Cycle back to Tórshavn.
You can take the old road between Tórshavn and Kollafjørð “Oyggjavegur” to avoid the Kollafjørður tunnel.
About 98 km. 502 meter height difference. Max increase 6,3%.
Suitable for E-Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes. Bring along a charger for the E-Bike.

Cycle form Tórshavn through Kollafjørð, Hósvík, Áir, Hvalvík to the small village Tjørnuvík. Tjørnuvík is surrounded by high mountains. The village is beautifully situated at the bottom of a bay overlooking to majistic sea-stacks “Risin” and “Kellingin” (the giant and the witch). Cycle back to Tórshavn.
You can take the old road between Tórshavn and Kollafjørð “Oyggjavegur” to avoid the Kollafjørður tunnel.
About 105 km. 1.186 meter height difference. Max increase 9,1%.
Suitable for E-Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes. Bring along a charger for the E-Bike.

Cycle form Tórshavn to Vestmanna and back to Tórshavn.
You can take the old road between Tórshavn and Kollafjørð “Oyggjavegur” to avoid the Kollafjørður tunnel.
About 81 km. 1.126 meter height difference. Max increase 10%.
Suitable for E-Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes.

Visit Vestmanna Tourist Centre: http://www.visit-vestmanna.com/ven

Cycle form Tórshavn through Kollafjørð, Hósvík, Áir, Hvalvík, við Streymin. After crossing the bridge turn left towards Eiði to Gjógv. Between Eiði and Gjógv you will pass the highest mountain on the Faroe Island “Slættaratindur”. In Gjógv you can stroll around in the village and walk out to the end of the gorge. One your way back you can cycle through the village Funningur and back to Tórshavn. You can take the old road between Tórshavn and Kollafjørð “Oyggjavegur” to avoid the Kollafjørður tunnel.
About 116 km. 5.300 meter height difference. Max increase 18,3%.
You might stay one night in Gjógv ex. at the Guesthouse Gjógv or Airbnb. Baggage transport to Gjógv is available. Suitable for E-Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes. Bring along a charger for the E-Bike.

It is a very good idea to go cycling on Suðuroy. Bring your bike with you on the ferry Smyril to Suðuroy fx Mondays, Wendsdays and Thursdagys at 8:45.
Suðuroy is a most picturesque island that has much to offer the visitor. From historic Sandvík in the north to the beautiful, natural scenery of Sumba on the south. The two largest towns, Tvøroyri and Vágur, are situated on beautiful fjords surrounded by mountains. All of the island’s towns and villages are linked by a network of modern roads, which offers easy access to a variety of fascinating landscapes. We recement you to visit “Vitin” in the village Akraberg, Brúgvin across Rituskor, Ásmundarstakkur, Vágseiði or take a walk to the vally Hvannhagi. Take the ferry back the same day fx. 18:45 (Monday and Wednesday) and 17:30 (Thursday) or stay for a day or more.
Suitable for E-Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes. Bring along a charger for the E-Bike.

See more here: Welcome to Suðuroy – Visit Suðuroy (visitsuduroy.fo)

Take the ferry from the ferry port in the city Klaksvík to the village Syðradalur, at the island Kalsoy. RENT A BIKE can drop of your bike at the Ferry port. Bike transport can be booked with the bikes or by email.
Bring your bikes to the ferry and cycle ashore and start explore the island. The island has 4 tunnels, and prepare your self for an extraordinary experience cycling through them. Make sure that you got good lights on the bike and even better, bring a good pan lamp for the ride. Where a reflective vest as well. The tunnels are different, one of them is dark and you do not see the light at the end of the tunnel, before you are halfway trough. so stay calm and do the clime in the dark, and you will soon see light at the end of the tunnel.
There are several interesting ting to see at Kalsoy. F.ex. The Seal Women in Mikladalur and Agent 007’s gravestone near Trøllanes, Back in Klaksvík, RENT A BIKE can pick up your bike at the Ferry port.

See more info on Kalsoy here: https://visitfaroeislands.com/en/whatson/places/place/kalsoy0

A challenging and scenic ride over the mountains to Skæling
Oyggjarvegurin – Norðadalur – Leynar – Skælingur

The scenic route takes you through a stunning 10K valley with breathtaking landscapes.
Oyrarbakki – Saksun

An Easy and Scenic Ride from Magn at Oyrarbakki to Tjørnuvík.

Oyrarbakki – Tjørnuvík

A ride with long climbs and exciting switchbacks.
Eiði – Funningsfjørður

A beautiful and peaceful ride from Viðareiði on Viðoy to Múli on Borðoy.

Viðareiði – Múli

Miðvágur – Gásadalur