Carbonia → Nuraxi Figus
Walking distance 24.6 km
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Stage information
- Ascent
- 374 m
- Descent
- 369 m
Difficulty: moderate
Walking the stage
This long walk of about 26 km from Carbonia to Nuraxi Figus moves from the coal mine of Serbariu to the mine at Nuraxi Figus, passing the Nuraghe Sirai and traces of 5,000 years of history along the way. There are no restaurants on this stage, only a grocery store for supplies.
Before leaving Carbonia, locate Teatro on the map. It is close to the starting point.
Look for these places on the stage map: Medau Rubiu, Medau Is Fenus, Medau Cuccurru Suergiu, and Colonia Bellisai.
What to see on this stage
History and landmarks
Teatro
< 100 m from the trail as the crow flies
The building, estimated dimensions 17 x 32 m, is volumetrically conceived as a compact block.
Torre
Tower · < 100 m from the trail as the crow flies
The Tower, like all important buildings, is clad in rustic ashlar of red trachyte, sourced from local quarries, with estimated dimensions 10 x 15 m, approximately 27.50 m high, divided into 5 floors: on the ground floor was located the Sacrarium, dedicated to the fascist martyrs and where they were kept.
Map · Carbonia → Nuraxi Figus
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