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Nuraghe of the Man and the Ogre – St John's Church loop from Iglesias

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Nuraghe of the Man and the Ogre – St John's Church loop from Iglesias

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Nuraghe of the Man and the Ogre – St John's Church loop from Iglesias

01:40

24.8km

200m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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9.74 km

Nuraghe of the Man and the Ogre

Highlight • Historical Site

Nuraghe S'Omu 'e S'Orcu, meaning "the house of the ogre," is a Nuragic complex dating back to between 1500 and 900 BC. The imposing structure comprises a central tower, a …

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9.80 km

Nuraghe Santa Barbara

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Just outside the town of Domusnova, a beautiful nuraghe complex. Like many nuraghi in Sardinia, they are unfortunately always closed and impossible to visit.

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10.9 km

View of the Mountains

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11.8 km

St John's Church

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A small country church located at the northern exit of the cave of the same name.

Behind it is a drinking fountain with a tap.

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12.0 km

San Giovanni Cave

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The cave of San Giovanni with its 860 meters of internal road is classified as the longest carriageable cave in the world.

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24.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

4.42 km

511 m

281 m

148 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

8.63 km

4.42 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Nuraghe of the Man and the Ogre – St John's Church loop from Iglesias

Nuraghe of the Man and the Ogre

Nuraghe Santa Barbara

View of the Mountains

St John's Church

San Giovanni Cave

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