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Petroglyphs at Stein and Steinsholmen in Moelv

Edited Sentinel-2 satellite image of Stein in Moelv.
Edited Sentinel-2 satellite image of Moelv in Ringsaker with the location of Stein marked.
Photograph of construction designed to protect the petroglyphs at Stein (helleristningene ved Stein).
The petroglyphs at Stein are carved into a fragile rock and a shelter has been built to preserve it.
Photograph of petroglyphs at Stein (helleristningene ved Stein).
Petroglyps at Stein
Photograph of petroglyphs at Stein (helleristningene ved Stein).
Petroglyps at Stein (side 1).
Photograph of petroglyphs at Stein (helleristningene ved Stein).
Petroglyps at Stein (side 2).
Photograph of petroglyphs at Stein (helleristningene ved Stein).
Petroglyps at Stein (side 3).
Photograph of Steinsholmen.
Steinsholmen
Photograph of volcanic rock at Steinsholmen.
Volcanic rock at Steinsholmen
Photograph of the view of Mjøsbrua from Steinsholmen.
Mjøsbrua seen from Steinsholmen

Steinsholmen is only accessible by foot when the water level of Mjøsa is low, such as in the spring. Below in a comparison of satellite images taken in May and July to show the difference in water levels.

Edited Sentinel-2 satellite images of Steinsholmen at different times of the year.
Stein and Steinsholmen in May and July.

Go to the projects page Pre-historic Norway for a full list (under Field Trips) of posts about other Norwegian rock art sites.

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