Bikepacking in the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are a great place for gravel bikepacking, offering a unique experience with its dirt roads and underground tunnels.

Tobias Woggon and Max Schumann cycled across the islands from east to west, experiencing extreme weather conditions and breathtaking landscapes.

The islands are made up of 18 volcanic islands nestled in the North Atlantic, between Norway, Scotland and Iceland. To connect the islands, the Faroese have dug underground tunnels that cross the sea, some of which are up to 8 km long and dark, requiring care and preparation.

The terrain of the islands is dotted with dirt trails that require suitable bikes such as road or gravel bikes, while mountain bikes are less useful unless you want to use them.

The weather conditions on the islands are unstable, with rain, wind and fog that can change quickly.

For a gravel bikepacking trip in the Faroe Islands, it is advisable to bring essential repair equipment, such as spare tubes, front and rear lights, and clothing suitable for the weather, as there is no shelter during rainy weather.

Faroe Islands: A group of 18 volcanic islands between Norway, Scotland and Iceland, ideal for gravel bikepacking.

Underground Tunnels: Tunnels up to 8 km long that connect the islands, requiring caution and lights.

Weather Conditions: Unstable with rain, wind and fog that can change quickly.

Gear: Road or gravel bikes, front and rear lights, clothing suitable for the weather, repair equipment.

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