Hike & Fork

Trail 101Validated by the Italian Alpine Club

Chiesa de La Solitudine to Cima del monte Ortobene

Nuoro · Starts in Nuoro

Distance
7.5 km
Walking time
2 h 45 min
Total ascent
411 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

7.5 km out-and-back walk near Nuoro, up to Su Redentore - cima del monte Ortobene, 411 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 528 and 908 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Il Rifugio in Nuoro (1.0 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

The walk starts in Nuoro itself: walk or take a short taxi ride to the start.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Nuoro, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

40.32812,9.34102

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Along the way

  • LolloveOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.1 km

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Il Rifugio

Nuoro · 1.0 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Abbamele

Mamoiada · 14 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Nuoro and start the walk.
  2. 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
  3. 13:15Lunch at Il Rifugio in Nuoro, 1.0 km by car.