Stage 1: Iglesias to Nebida
“The trail to Nebida” — Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara, Sardinia
At a glance: stage 1 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Iglesias to Nebida: 19,8 km with 588 m of ascent and 634 m of descent.
Stage 1 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Iglesias to Nebida for 19,8 km, with roughly 588 metres of ascent and 634 metres of descent. Expect a properly hilly day rather than a gentle transfer between villages.
Use the map and elevation profile to plan the day, but follow waymarks, local closures and current advice on the ground. Carry enough water for the exposed sections and allow time for stops rather than treating the GPX as a schedule.
GPX track published by Fondazione Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara. Distances and elevation figures are calculated from that file; check the official route updates before setting off. Check the source
In Nebida, look first at the route’s recognised accommodation network, then local guesthouses and small B&Bs. Beds can be scarce in the smaller settlements, so booking ahead is the safer option.