Su Passu Malu
An out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Sardinia, Italy.
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 5,594 ft
- climb
- 4,143 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Su Passu Malu is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Sardinia, Italy, inside Monti del Gennargentu. It runs between about 3,430 ft and 4,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,900 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Taquisara, about 4.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzu Margiani Pubusa, Frontineddu and Punta Montarbu. Cascata di Middai is within about 3 miles. For camping, Caserma Ula is within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Su Passu Malu for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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