Despite only making contact with a very small area of the surface, no one has been able to push this rock down to date.
There are strange phenomena in the world that remain unexplained. One such natural wonder is the Kummakivi balancing rock, located in the dense forests of Ruokolahti in southeastern Finland.
This rock is called a balancing rock because it consists of two precariously balanced stones stacked on top of each other, touching only at a very small surface area. What’s peculiar is that, until now, no one has managed to push the top stone down.
The giant rock precariously balanced as if about to fall, yet no one has been able to roll it down.
From a distance, it seems that the top stone could fall at any moment. However, that is not the case. The structure of this rock is considered an extraordinary natural formation. Due to the extremely small contact point between them, many find it hard to believe that it can remain so well balanced.
In Finnish, “Kummakivi” translates to “the strange stone”. There are numerous legends and myths surrounding Kummakivi, such as claims that it was left there by a giant or a dwarf, or that it marks the burial site of an ancient king. Some even believe it possesses magical powers and can grant wishes.
This location has become a destination for adventure-seeking tourists.
According to geologists, this rock formed as it was carried by a glacier during the last Ice Age. As the glacier moved northward, it left behind various stones, and these two stones are among them, forming Kummakivi as we see it today.
Kummakivi is not the only balancing rock in Finland, but it is one of the most impressive and accessible stones. This implies that, since it is located in a forest, getting there is already a bit of an adventure. You can reach the rock via two trails: one through the forest from Kummakiventie and the other by walking along the shore of Lake Pitkäjärvi to Sammalsilla. The path goes through the lake and ultimately leads to the rock.
Kummakivi is a natural wonder that showcases the power and beauty of nature. It also serves as a reminder of the fragility and rarity of such formations, as well as the importance of preserving them for future generations (fortunately, Kummakivi has been protected since 1962).
Currently, this strange rock has become a popular tourist attraction. Not only do people want to see it in person, but many have also attempted to push the top stone to see if it can roll down, though no one has succeeded so far.
