Old Railway of Iglesias – Steep Ascent Near Sa Rocha loop from Nuraxi Figus

Old Railway of Iglesias – Steep Ascent Near Sa Rocha loop from Nuraxi Figus

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Old Railway of Iglesias – Steep Ascent Near Sa Rocha loop from Nuraxi Figus

10:34

148km

2,160m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 54.8 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23.6 km

Cycle Path of the Old Sulcis Railway

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Found by chance .... it connects San Giovanni Suergiu to Sant'Antioco.

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54.6 km

View of Capo Altano

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It's difficult not to be surprised by the beauty of the views of Capo Altano

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54.8 km

Santa Barbara Mining Trail

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beautiful path that I often cross during my bike trips in Sulcis

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56.6 km

Pineta

Forest

63.7 km

Complesso nuragico di Seruci

Archaeological Site

73.6 km

Ruins

74.7 km

Old Railway of Iglesias

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To get to the Old Railway you have to climb a stone bridge with a gravel climb, better done on foot. The stretch of dirt road is very pleasant, being downhill on the outward journey.

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95.4 km

Lamarmora Washery, Nebida Mine

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Nebida is a former mining town in the municipality of Iglesias, province of Southern Sardinia, in the Sulcis-Iglesiente subregion.

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95.6 km

View of Rocky Cliffs and Sea

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sea stuck between the rocks

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101 km

Montecani

Mountain Pass

102 km

Steep Ascent Near Sa Rocha

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You really have to put in the effort here. The scenery is very charming.

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112 km

View of Buggerru

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Buggerru is an old mining town. Not only the workers but also the company executives lived here.

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146 km

Pineta di Cortoghiana

Forest

148 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.0 km

51.7 km

14.2 km

7.85 km

4.87 km

2.88 km

Surfaces

64.7 km

50.5 km

28.7 km

4.21 km

290 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

22°C

12°C

69 %

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