Highlight • Historical Site
Fornelli Prison
Hiking
5.0
(9)
Gravel riding
5.0
(1)
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Parco Nazionale dell'Asinara
Tips
December 17, 2022
Hiking
Over time it went from an agricultural colony to a maximum security prison in the nefarious 70s and 80s (period in which General Dalla Chiesa indicated it as the institute with the highest security index in Italy). After having therefore been a place of imprisonment for exponents of terrorism, kidnappers of the Sardinian soul, kidnappings and elements of organized crime, the Fornelli prison ceased its function in 1997 and can still be visited today.
•December 20, 2022
Running
Over time it went from an agricultural colony to a maximum security prison in the nefarious 70s and 80s (period in which General Dalla Chiesa indicated it as the institute with the highest security index in Italy). After having therefore been a place of imprisonment for exponents of terrorism, kidnappers of the Sardinian soul, kidnappings and elements of organized crime, the Fornelli prison ceased its function in 1997 and can still be visited today.
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July 16, 2024
Hiking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Fornelli Prison
4.6
(14)
47
hikers
11.2km
02:57
100m
100m
Hike a moderate 6.9-mile loop on Asinara Island, exploring the historic Fornelli Prison and scenic coastal views at Punta li Giorri.
5.0
(2)
12
hikers
8.52km
02:26
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(4)
11
hikers
7.88km
02:04
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 30 m
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