Rytterknægten Ekkodalen (Echo Valley)

Hiking trails & Routes

Denmark

Capital Region of Denmark

Bornholm

Rytterknægten Ekkodalen (Echo Valley)

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164

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Rytterknægten Ekkodalen (Echo Valley)

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3.74km

80m

Hiking

The route takes you through the Almindingen forest. Go through the valley, Ekkodalen, and up the steep stairs into the forest on the opposite side. Then follow the blue markings on mostly wide forest paths until you see the iconic tower, Rytterknægten, on the horizon. This is Bornholm's highest point,…

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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605 m

Wooden Boardwalk in Lush Valley

Highlight • Trail

Well laid out path in a breathtaking area. Not far to the car park.

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618 m

Ekkodalen Valley

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The Ekkodalen is a split valley in Almindingen. It is known for its echo when calling against the vertical rock faces. Hardly a hiker can take this fun.

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Kongemindet Observation Tower on Rytterknægten

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The Rytterknægten is Bornholm's highest mountain at 162 meters (53 ft). On its summit stands a viewing tower, the Kongemindet. The metal construction was erected afterwards, after the surrounding forest had outgrown the tower.

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3.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.54 km

1.33 km

593 m

145 m

108 m

Surfaces

1.80 km

1.09 km

266 m

245 m

207 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

September 12, 2024,Ekkodalen Rytterknægten

It was an afternoon walk in the beautiful (beech) forest. The stone wall is impressive.
If there are fluffy doughnuts and good coffee at the highest point of Bornholm, everything is perfect.

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April 22, 2024

The route takes you through the Almindingen forest. Go through the valley, Ekkodalen, and up the steep stairs into the forest on the opposite side. Then follow the blue markings on mostly wide forest paths until you see the iconic tower, Rytterknægten, on the horizon. This is Bornholm's highest point

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