Stage 2: Nebida to Masua
“The trail to Masua” — Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara, Sardinia
At a glance: stage 2 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Nebida to Masua: 12 km with 498 m of ascent and 532 m of descent.
Stage 2 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Nebida to Masua for 12 km, with roughly 498 metres of ascent and 532 metres of descent. The figures make this a steadier day, though surfaces and weather can still change the feel of it.
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 Masua, 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.