Arlobi menhir

The sandstone monolith stands 4.8 meters tall with a weight of 4.3 tons, featuring a distinct rectangular shape with dimensions of 480x60x60 centimeters.

Discovered in March 2004, the menhir dates back approximately 4,000 years and consists of three orthogonal fragments that were later reassembled to restore its original form.

The stone structure represents one of the few menhirs found in Álava, a region where dolmens constitute the primary form of prehistoric monuments.

Visitors can reach the menhir through a 7-kilometer marked path from the Gorbea Natural Park Center, with the journey taking approximately two hours on foot.

During excavations, archaeologists uncovered over 200 fragments of artifacts and a circular stone arrangement surrounding the base of the menhir.

GPS coordinates: 43.03156,-2.82868

Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:49