Bacu Abis → Iglesias

Walking distance 14.7 km

Stage information

Ascent: 376 m
Descent: 275 m

Difficulty: moderate

Walking the stage

This final walk of about 15 km returns to Iglesias from the Church of Santa Barbara in Bacu Abis, passing through Gonnesa and along the old disused FMS railway near Bindua. A longer alternative to Seddas Moddizzis visits the San Giovanni mine, whose galleries lead to the Santa Barbara cave.

On arrival in Iglesias, consider a stop at Fontana, close to the finish.

Look for these places on the stage map: Su Tuvu Mannu, Stazione Monteponi, San Giovanni Miniera, and Campo Pisano.

What to see on this stage

History and landmarks

Teatro
< 100 m from the trail as the crow flies
the building features a facade facing the square, characterized by a clear reference to the dictates of eclectic canons, which complemented well with the facilities for entertainment contemporary to the one in question.
Fontana
< 100 m from the trail as the crow flies
The fountain is actually a simple well that allowed access to the water contained in the underlying cistern.

Nature and landscape

Grotta di Santa Barbara
1,000 m from the trail as the crow flies
Cave covering 3000.0 km². Protected: Italian national heritage.

Map · Bacu Abis → Iglesias

Get the GPX track and walking directions in Appy

Take your walk with you: download Appy

Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara: Bacu Abis → Iglesias. Explore maps, stages and elevation in the app, and plan your train or bus journey.