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Luigi D'Imperio
October 9, 2025
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The Monteponi mine, active since Carthaginian and Roman times, is one of the most important mining sites in Sardinia. Between the 19th and 20th centuries, it was at the heart of the Italian lead, zinc, and silver industries.
In the mining village, you can visit the Church of Santa Barbara, the Palazzina Bellavista, the historic headquarters of the management, and the Pozzo Sella, a symbol of the industrial archaeology of Sulcis.
In the mining village, you can visit the Church of Santa Barbara, the Palazzina Bellavista, the historic headquarters of the management, and the Pozzo Sella, a symbol of the industrial archaeology of Sulcis.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Monteponi Mine
4.6
(14)
125
hikers
23.3km
07:00
690m
690m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
4.6
(5)
20
hikers
10.9km
03:13
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
3.0
(1)
6
hikers
14.1km
04:00
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 360 m
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Friday 13 March
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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h
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