From Iglesias through the mines of Su Zurfuru and Monteponi - ring tour

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From Iglesias through the mines of Su Zurfuru and Monteponi - ring tour

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From Iglesias through the mines of Su Zurfuru and Monteponi - ring tour

05:16

75.3km

1,360m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.17 km

Arcu Genna Bogai Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Genna Bogai pass is located on the border of the municipalities of Fluminimaggiore and Iglesias
The road, shaded, surrounded by woods of oaks, holm oaks and cork oaks is …

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22.1 km

Su Zurfuru Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

The mine has a rich history, it was discovered in the late 1800s and was exploited by various mining companies. There was a generator that exploited the strength and flow …

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22.8 km

Public Water Fountain

41.1 km

View of Buggerru and its coastline

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Buggerru is today a seaside village of around a thousand souls which played an important role in the mining history of Sardinia.

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43.4 km

Breathtaking views in the Sulcis-Iglesiente area. In addition to the sea and the Sulcis archipelago, the area is known above all for the mining of many minerals in the Iglesias area and for coal mining in the Sulcis area.

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71.3 km

Monteponi Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

It is almost ghostly. Consider that, in the past, when the mines were operational in this area, up to a thousand workers lived in these places.
Today only the abandoned …

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74.9 km

Piazza Sella, Iglesias

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful town where you can still feel the Catalan-Aragonese past. The name comes from Spanish and means "churches", in fact among the most significant monuments to visit are: the cathedral …

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75.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

30.5 km

1.80 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

71.3 km

2.07 km

1.74 km

222 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

19°C

13°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

May 28, 2025,Giorno 6 - Iglesias - Fluminimaggiore - Buggerru - Iglesias

Circular tour with unforgettable views. We started today by entering the hinterland rich in mining history and not only by climbing the hills and arriving at the Arcu Genna Bogai Pass at 555 meters above sea level. From the pass begins a long descent with a detour to admire the ancient Roman temple of Antas. We resume the itinerary and …

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