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Oscar II Obelisk at the North Cape

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Oscar II Obelisk at the North Cape

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  • Location: Nordkapp, Ruija region, Norway

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    March 19, 2021

    Cycling

    Gabz next to the North Cape Hall you can find this small monument.
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    July 27, 2023

    Hiking

    Not as an ephemeral ornament, but as a solemn sign that the Kingdom of Norway has reached this far, so I erected this monument at the extreme north. (King Oscar II at the North Cape - July 2, 1873)
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    July 21, 2024

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    - Oscar Monument - The memorial stone was erected in 1873 by King Oscar II of Norway and Sweden.
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    North Cape – Midnight sun monument loop from Davvenjárga

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 300 m

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    Max wind speed: 44.0 km/h

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    Location: Nordkapp, Ruija region, Norway

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