Kannesteinen Rock
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Shaped over thousands of years by the crashing waves, Kannesteinen Rock is a magnificent mushroom shaped rock formation located in the rural village of Oppedal, Norway, approximately 10 km west of the center of Måløy. While difficult to measure the exact size by looking at the photographs, the rock is about three feet high and wide enough for three or four people to stand on.
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The rock has become a popular tourist destination and in recent years a wheelchair friendly path and viewing platform.
Kannesteinen rock is located in Oppedal, 10 kilometres from the centre of Måløy, Norway.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Kannesteinen, Oppedal, Kinn, Vestland, Norway
- Coordinates
- 61.9701581, 5.0679417
- Access
- Kannesteinen is on the shore at Oppedal, about 10 km from Måløy; follow county road 601. Visit Norway, citing Visit FjordKysten, says parking is available and the site is open year-round. The rock is protected; do not climb it because a fall could cause serious injury, and follow local signs and sea conditions.
- Admission
- Visit Norway lists the attraction and parking but publishes no entrance tariff or parking price. No admission price is confirmed; check signs locally for parking arrangements.
- Time needed
- No official visit-duration estimate is published. Allow time for the walk from parking and viewing the shore; tide, weather and sea conditions change the scene. Do not climb the rock.
- Best season
- No best season is recommended by the regional tourism listing, which says the site is open year-round. Choose a safe weather and sea state; check local conditions before travelling.
- Opening hours
- The regional tourism listing says open year-round but gives no daily clock hours. Weather, sea conditions and local safety notices may affect access.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-22
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-22
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