Ejer Bavnehøj, Summit in Skanderborg Municipality, Denmark
Description
Ejer Bavnehøj is a natural summit in Skanderborg Municipality and the third-highest point in Denmark without human structures. A 13-meter tower crowns the peak and can be reached via an accessible pathway.
History
The site historically served as a beacon location where signal fires warned of approaching enemy forces. The tower visible today was built in 1924 as a national monument.
Culture
The tower at the summit commemorates southern Jutland's reunification with Denmark following World War I. Visitors experience this location as a symbol of national identity and historical continuity.
Practical
The summit is fully wheelchair accessible, allowing visitors with mobility limitations to reach the site. A hiking trail of about 1.5 kilometers connects this location to the neighboring Møllehøj peak.
Did you know?
The name Bavnehøj comes from Old Norse, combining 'bavne' meaning beacon and 'høj' meaning hill, reflecting its historical role. This linguistic connection reminds visitors of the medieval function of the site in communication across distances.
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