エリーニの絶景の山頂・トップ5

Stunningly beautiful loop which gives you the mountain top view of the area for miles around ! Well worth it.

A uniquely shaped, towering tower, a natural monument, symbol of Ogliastra, and a key morphological feature of central-eastern Sardinia. Perhaps once a gathering place for the Nuragic peoples, it later became, in popular legend, the entrance to the underworld. It protrudes from the earth like a giant finger reaching toward the sky and, especially in this wild area, is a landmark visible from afar for hikers. Perda 'e Liana is an extraordinary rock formation declared a natural monument in 1993. The peculiar "mountain," known in Sardinian as Taccu or Tonneri, rises in the Gairo Sant'Elena area: it is the greatest witness to the erosive effects of weathering that have been affecting the vast limestone cover of Ogliastra on the border with Barbagia di Seulo for several million years. Erosion gradually isolated the "tower," forming its base. It is the highest (1293 m) of the numerous Ogliastra limestone mountains, the northern foothills of the Tonneri plateau, about two kilometers away, to which it is connected by the s'Arcu 'e su Pirastu Trottu pass. Perhaps in ancient times, they formed a single mountain ridge. Source and further information: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/de/entdecken/perda-e-liana

On Monte IDOLO, hikers will not come across a summit cross - as is often the case. The small sacred monument that instead rises above Sardinia is a statue of SAN MICHELE ARCANGELO. The heavenly messenger is equipped with powerful wings, which give him an imposing figure. However, one will look in vain for a sword or a lance, which are often given to him as an attribute.

Once you reach the top, you will be rewarded with a mega panorama. Seating on the stones between holm oaks offers plenty of space for a rest ⛰️

Such a beautiful hiking trail and yet so few people on the way.

The natural monument Perda 'e Liana is a protected natural area of Sardinia. It is located in the municipality of Gairo, in the province of Nuoro. It was established in 1993 with a decree of the regional councilor for environmental protection. Source: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monumento_naturale_Perda_'e_Liana

Mount Idolo 1240m. Great view of the coast to the east with the Arbatax, Tortioli and the surrounding area as well as the towns of Arzana and co, almost below the summit.

I would do the tour the other way around next time. Better path up and forest path down.