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Carbonia – Iron bridge loop from Barbusi

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Carbonia – Iron bridge loop from Barbusi

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Carbonia – Iron bridge loop from Barbusi

07:35

28.6km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.70 km

Carbonia

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Founded in 1938 during the fascist mining era, Carbonia is one of Sardinia's youngest cities and owes its name to the coal from the Sulcis basin. Today, it preserves an …

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8.36 km

Serbariu Mine - Coal Museum

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In the heart of Carbonia, the Great Serbariu Mine preserves the memory of the era when coal fueled the Sulcis economy. Active from 1937 to 1964, it is now a …

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8.79 km

Coal Museum – Great Serbariu Mine

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Serbariu was from 1937 to 1964 an important mining site for the economy of Sulcis, as well as one of the most important energy resources in Italy. The complex has now been recovered and transformed into an interesting museum.

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9.41 km

Iron bridge

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Bridge built in 2022 for pilgrims on the Santa Barbara Mining Trail to cross.

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11.9 km

Nuraghe Sirai

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24.3 km

Cortoghiana Mine

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The former Cortoghiana mine was founded in 1889, following the discovery of an important deposit of fossil coal on site. The deposit was only partially exploited due to the presence of aquifers and the high costs of extraction and transportation.

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28.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

8.38 km

5.72 km

1.08 km

628 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

5.79 km

2.99 km

1.37 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

42°C

24°C

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

September 20, 2023,1^ tappa del cammino di Santa Barbara. Da Carbonia a Cortighiana

Stage in complete immersion in the Sulcis territory. Shrubs, eucalyptus and oak trees walking on arid paths with tropical climates. The Carbonia mining site, the Sirai nuraghe and the fortuitous encounter with the herd of goats that enlivened our journey were beautiful.

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Carbonia – Iron bridge loop from Barbusi

Carbonia

Serbariu Mine - Coal Museum

Grande Miniera di Serbariu

Coal Museum – Great Serbariu Mine

Iron bridge

Nuraghe Sirai

Cortoghiana Mine

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