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Island - Hallgrimskirkja – Sólfar Loop from Miðbær

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Island - Hallgrimskirkja – Sólfar Loop from Miðbær

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May 22, 2019

Island - Hallgrimskirkja – Sólfar Loop from Miðbær

Easy

01:03

4.07km

3.9km/h

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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416 m

Alþingi — Parliament of Iceland

Highlight • Historical Site

The world's first parliament, founded in 930 in Thingvellir, settled in this austere gray basalt stone building (1881) with its copper-green roof. Next to it there is now a better …

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465 m

Reykjavík Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral, built by the Danes in 1796 (modified in 1847) to mark the end of the dioceses of Skalholt and Holar, surprises with its modest dimensions. Note the simple wooden furnishings with gold accents. The church overlooks the Alþing.

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528 m

Austurvöllur Square

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The square Austurvöllur Square, the "Eastern Field", would correspond to the defined territory of Ingolfur Arnarson, the very first settler. It served as a sheep pasture for centuries, but now …

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1.56 km

Einar Jónsson Sculpture Garden

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The museum garden with many sculptures is freely accessible.
Einar Jónsson (1874-1954) was Iceland's first sculptor. His work contains folkloric, mythological and religious motifs, symbols and allegories. After studying in …

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1.67 km

Hallgrímskirkja

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The Hallgrimskirkja is the second highest building in Iceland. From the top of the church tower you have a great view of the capital Reykjavik with the colorful roofs and the harbor.

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2.64 km

Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture

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The steel sculpture Sólfar (Sun Ride) represents a dream trip to the sun on a mystical boat. It lies on the shore path of Reykjavik against the backdrop of the …

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3.24 km

Harpa Concert Hall

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The actual architects of Harpa are Henning Larsen Architects‎ and Batteríið‎. The artist Ólafur Elíasson designed the concept for the design of the outer facade. Furthermore, visiting the Harpa is …

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4.07 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.85 km

747 m

454 m

Surfaces

2.26 km

1.66 km

134 m

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Island - Hallgrimskirkja – Sólfar Loop from Miðbær

Alþingi — Parliament of Iceland

Reykjavík Cathedral

Austurvöllur Square

Einar Jónsson Sculpture Garden

Hallgrímskirkja

Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture

Harpa Concert Hall

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