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Gorge in Monti del Gennargentu – Pirincanes Waterfall loop from Pirincanis

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Gorge in Monti del Gennargentu – Pirincanes Waterfall loop from Pirincanis

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Gorge in Monti del Gennargentu – Pirincanes Waterfall loop from Pirincanis

01:09

3.77km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Monti del Gennargentu

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691 m

Natural Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

The pretty Felsentor is upstream on the left side about 4m above the river bed and is easy to climb through

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842 m

Rocky Streambed

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In many places in the river it is easier to walk IN the water than on land. The water cools your feet wonderfully. Beware of slippery stones and sudden deep …

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1.31 km

Riverbed with Wild Mint, Monti del Gennargentu

Highlight • River

Wild peppermint grows everywhere in the river bed and when the wind blows gently through the gorge, it smells wonderful.

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1.46 km

Gorge in Monti del Gennargentu

Highlight • Gorge

Up to here we went with hiking boots. From here you need bathing shoes because you can only go further through the water. A bypass is not possible here.

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1.63 km

Waterfalls of Monti del Gennargentu

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You can hear the rushing of the three waterfalls from afar. Here you can swim in the pools or climb up a bit to the second waterfall.

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1.70 km

Pirincanes Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Great gorge with fresh water - if not much during the summer months - but refreshing. Great nature. We even saw moufflons ....

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1.87 km

Pirincanes Gorge Entrance

Highlight • Gorge

Impressive towering porphyry rocks, which are very nice to admire while walking along the riverbed (or better yet, climbing over the rocks INSIDE the river).

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1.97 km

Wildlife Along the River in Monti del Gennargentu

Highlight • River

There are some small water snakes here, but they are not dangerous. If you are lucky you can see them looking out of the water.

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3.77 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

177 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

177 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Wednesday 22 July

33°C

18°C

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Comments

July 2, 2023,Summerhiking in the river-bed of Riu Calarescu (point B is start+end, swimwear + aquashoes necessary)

important to know:
- swimwear and aquashoes (or hiking shoes that can become wet) highly recommended - you will have to walk, climb or swim in the river
- start of the tour is not point A, but start AND end at point B on the street, park your car beside the street
-we as family with two teenagers needed …

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Gorge in Monti del Gennargentu – Pirincanes Waterfall loop from Pirincanis

Natural Rock Arch

Rocky Streambed

Riverbed with Wild Mint, Monti del Gennargentu

Gorge in Monti del Gennargentu

Waterfalls of Monti del Gennargentu

Pirincanes Waterfall

Pirincanes Gorge Entrance

Wildlife Along the River in Monti del Gennargentu

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