Downtown in Reykjavík in Reykjavíkurborg, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Iceland — North Atlantic and Artic Oceans (a Nordic Island)
Arnarhólstraðir
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The Arnar Hill Path
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2018
1. Arnar Hill Path Marker
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(English translation:) The Arnar Hill path is the old route down to Reykjavík town, with a section of it still here at Arnarhóli. The route was from Arnarhólsholt, which was later called the Skólavörðuholt, to the ridge along the Arnarshól stream. When new paths were laid on the hill in 1993, it was decided to preserve the old path from 1924, constructed over this ancient route. The routes are on the Reykjavik Archaeological Register and are protected by national law.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 64° 8.86′ N, 21° 55.996′ W. Marker is in Reykjavík, Capital
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Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arnarhóll Arnarhólstraðir (a few steps from this marker); Ingólfur Arnarson (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Gunnlaugur Clæssen (within shouting distance of this marker); The Culture House / Safnahúsið (within shouting distance of this marker); Forsætisráðuneytið / Prime Minister's Office (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Laugavegur (about 120 meters away); Bankastræti 10 (about 120 meters away); Bernhöftshús (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reykjavík.
More about this marker. The marker is located along the path leading from Hverfisgata uphill to the statue of Ingólfur Arnarson in Arnarhóll park.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A later marker covering the same topic
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2018
2. Arnarhólstraðir / The Arnar Hill Path Marker - wide view, with statue of Ingólfur Arnarson visible
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2018
3. Arnarhólstraðir / The Arnar Hill Path Marker - another wide view....
looking southeast towards downtown Reykjavik. At the bottom of the path there is visible another marker (Arnarhóll Arnarhólstraðir) about the same subject, but a bit more informative.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 31, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
