Finder icon to to navigate up one level to enclosing directory would make my life so much easier. Especially when I have to move up several directory levels.
I realize there's a keyboard shortcut, but sometimes I navigate via mouse only.
There's also a menu option, but that's more involved than just clicking an icon — which has been available in Linux & windows forever.
I can't imagine why Apple would not include such a self-evident function, given that they're better in almost every other category of user experience.
There was once an app to create such an icon, but I don't think it goes with High Sierra (up to & including Sierra only).
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You must have at some point removed this, as it's there by default.
You've also changed the toolbar to text view only, so it may have happened at that time.
Right click anywhere in that top bar & select Customise Toolbar... [It's also in the Finder View Menu.]
Drag "Path" back into the toolbar.
Clicking on it reveals the entire hierarchy.
You can also Cmd/click on the folder name/icon, top centre of the Finder window.