Rytterknægten

Rytterknægten is the highest point on the island of at 162 metres above sea level. The bierg is situated on a wooded bedrock of gaiter formations in the middle of forest. is located about 5 kilometres to the southeast.
Photo: Danielle dk, Public domain.
  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 162 metres
  • Description: highest geographical point of Bornholm
  • Also known as: “Rytterknaegten” and “Rytterknägten”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Kongemindet and Gamleborg.

Scenic viewpoint
is a scenic viewpoint.

Archaeological site
, also known as Viking Fortress…

Lake
is a lake.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aarsballe and Vestermarie.

Hamlet
is a village located in the centre of the island of .

Village
is a village midway between and on the island of .

or Åkirkeby is a town in Denmark with a population of 2,109.

Rytterknægten

Latitude
55.1117° or 55° 6′ 42″ north
Longitude
14.88934° or 14° 53′ 22″ east
Elevation
162 metres (531 feet)
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
9F7P4V6Q+MP
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Rytterknægten” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Rytterknægten”
  • Danish: “Rytterknægten”
  • Dutch: “Rytterknægten”
  • German: “Rytterknægten”
  • Japanese: “リュダクネクデン”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Rytterknægten”
  • Norwegian: “Rytterknægten”
  • Swedish: “Rytterknægten”
  • “Rytterknægten”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Almindingen and Skagelfaldet.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Krakbakke and Geddebæksfall.

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Worth a closer look: Rønne and Ertholmene.

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