Rytterknægten

#37 among destinations in Denmark

Nature, Natural attraction, View point, Hill

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Rytterknægten is the highest point on the Danish island of Bornholm at 162 metres above sea level. The bierg is situated on a wooded bedrock of gaiter formations in the middle of Almindingen forest. Aakirkeby is located about 5 kilometres to the southeast. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 531 ftProminence: 531 ftCoordinates: 55°6'42"N, 14°53'21"E

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Kongemindevejen 2Åkirkeby 3720 HovedstadenDenmark

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Rytterknægten – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bornholms Middelaldercenter, Østerlars Church, Ny Kirke, Nylars Church.

5 miNE
Amusement park
Bornholms Middelaldercenter, Gudhjem
128 min walk • Bornholms Middelaldercenter is a family attraction near Østerlars in northeastern Bornholm, Denmark.
5 miNE
Round church dating from 12th century
Østerlars Church, Gudhjem
128 min walk • Østerlars Church is a historic building located just north of the village of Østerlars, 5 kilometres south of Gudhjem on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. It is the largest and, possibly, the oldest of the island's four round churches.
5.1 miW
Romanesque architecture, Church, Architecture
Ny Kirke
131 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of Bornholm, Denmark, Ny Kirke is a historic church that exudes medieval charm and architectural significance. As one of the island's round churches, Ny Kirke stands as a testament to the distinctive ecclesiastical design that...
3.9 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Nylars Church, Aakirkeby
101 min walk • Nylars Church is a 12th-century round church in the village of Nylars near Rønne in the south of the Danish island of Bornholm. Originally designed for a defensive role, the solid structure contains a series of 13th-century frescos, the oldest of Bornholm's four round churches.
0.6 miE
Valley with echoing rock walls
Ekkodalen, Aakirkeby
15 min walk • Ekkodalen on Bornholm is Denmark's longest rift. It stretches 12 km from Vallensgård Mose through Almindingen, Flæskedal, Kløvedal and Kelseådal to Saltuna on Bornholm's northeast coast.
3.5 miS
Specialty museum, Geologic formation, Children's museum
NaturBornholm, Aakirkeby
89 min walk • NaturBornholm, located in Aakirkeby, is an interpretive centre on the Danish island of Bornholm. It is dedicated to the geology and natural history of the island. It was inaugurated on 16 May 2000.
5.4 miNW
Church
St. Clement's Church
138 min walk • St. Clement's Church in Denmark is a historic temple that constitutes an important element of the cultural and religious heritage of this Scandinavian country. As a place of worship and prayer, it plays a significant role in the life of the local community, while also...
3.1 miSE
Romanesque architecture, Church
Aa Kirke
79 min walk • Nestled in the quaint village of Aakirkeby on the Danish island of Bornholm, Aa Kirke stands as a testament to the enduring craftsmanship and religious devotion of the Middle Ages. This impressive church, known for its distinctive round tower, is a cornerstone of the...
5.3 miE
Romanesque architecture, Church, Historical place
Østermarie Church
136 min walk • Østermarie Church, in the village of Østermarie near Svaneke on the Danish island of Bornholm, was originally built in the early 13th century. While it was being demolished in 1890, it was discovered it was of considerable architectural interest and work was stopped. The new church from 1891 is also in the Romanesque style.
0.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Lilleborg
15 min walk • Lilleborg is a ruined castle in the Almindingen forest in the centre of the Danish island of Bornholm. It is situated close to the main road from Rønne to Svaneke.
5.4 miW
Romanesque architecture, Church
St Canute's Church
139 min walk • St. Canute's Church is a Romanesque church located 3 km northeast of Rønne on the Danish island of Bornholm.