Los Olivos – Solvang loop from Solvang

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Los Olivos – Solvang loop from Solvang

Moderate

3.5

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Los Olivos – Solvang loop from Solvang

02:50

46.1km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.2 km

Mattei’s Tavern

Highlight • Historical Site

Mattei’s Tavern is listed as a historic building. Built in the 1880s it has initially been a popular stop for stagecoaches. During the prohibition it has been hangout and speakeasy. Nowadays it is a luxury hotel and offers fine dining.

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12.4 km

St. Mark’s in the Valley

Highlight • Religious Site

The church’s history dates back almost 100 years to 1926. Yet the first church building wasn’t established until the mid 1940s - in Solvang. The church moved to Los Olivos into the current building in the 1970s.

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12.6 km

Los Olivos

Highlight • Settlement

Los Olivos is a town in the Santa Ynez valley. Since the Santa Ynez’ valley ascent to a wine country it has become a popular place for olive oil and …

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41.6 km

Mission Drive Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycleway that runs parallel, but separate, from Mission Drive. Though it is only a short stretch, I recommend it compared to riding on the highway.

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44.9 km

Old Mission Santa Ines ⛪ Solvang, CA

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in 1804 to convert and control the Chumash Indians, this largely reconstructed Franciscan mission has been in continuous use as a catholic church

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45.2 km

Rundetaarn

Highlight • Monument

1991 built replica about 1/3rd of the size of the original 1642 observatory tower from Copenhagen, Denmark

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45.5 km

Solvang

Highlight • Settlement

We stop in Solvang and immediately feel like we are in Denmark, as the picturesque town is full of Danish culture, delicious cuisine and scenic scenery.
Solvang, California (population 5,286) …

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