Hammeren

Hammeren (also Hammerknuden ) is a sanctuary and a headland on the northern tip of the Danish island of Bornholm. The name means Hammerknuden to German as " hammer-shaped granite rock ." The headland extends into the bay Saene Bugt. There are also the Hammersø, the largest lake of the island and the only Tarn in Denmark, and a 84 -meter-high hill called Stejlebjerg (or stems mountain ) in the surrounding area. Hammeren falls very steeply to the southwest, toward the northeast always flatter. The headland is separated from the rest of the island through a valley.

Geography

Hammeren has cliffs that rise 26 meters from the Baltic Sea, and a grave breach of the Hammeren of the area separates. The Hammerknuden includes a 182 -hectare rocky granite formations with some caves. The area was once covered with heather and bracken, but is due to excessive grazing management today almost uncovered.

In the area of ​​Hammeren is also home to the largest lake of Bornholm, the so-called Hammersø ( Hammersee ), and a deep pond called Opalsø: opal, surrounded by the rocky slopes of a former granite quarry. the area is about one half of rock and a quarter are of forest and cultivated land. The complete Hammerknuden is a protected nature reserve today. There are some trails that Hammeren with Sandvig and the ruins Hammershus connect.

The road along the northern cliff edge leads to the lighthouse Hammeren Lighthouse on the northern tip, before he continues as a footpath to the south-east of the port Hammeren Havn.

Attractions

The ruins Hammershus, northern Europe's largest medieval fortification, located immediately to the south of Hammeren. In the area there are also several former quarries. Trails also lead by Hammerhus to a natural reserve called Slotslyngen ( Castle Heather ).

On a clear day on the horizon, the Swedish coast is visible.

Near the coast, the ruins of Solomon's Kapel ( Solomon's Chapel ) are also south of the Hammeren Fyr recognizable.