Sa Crabarissa
Italy, europe
7.6 km
713 m
hard
Year-round
# Sa Crabarissa: The Woman in the Rocks
Tucked away in Sardinia's Provincia di Nuoro lies Sa Crabarissa, a stunning natural landmark that actually looks like a woman carved into the landscape. If you're up for an adventure, this is definitely worth the trip.
The route to reach her is about 7.6km of pure rugged beauty. You'll be cruising on gravel roads—definitely bring a proper 4WD vehicle for this one. Fair warning: the road is narrow and twisty, so if you're not comfortable with reversing, this might not be the drive for you. But if you've got the skills and the nerve, you're in for a treat.
As you climb through the Mandrolisai mountains toward the 713m summit, prepare yourself for some seriously jaw-dropping scenery. The elevation gain is real, and the terrain is steep, but that's what makes it so spectacular. This is photographer's paradise—bring a camera with plenty of memory space, fully charged batteries, and be ready to snap some incredible shots. The vistas alone are worth every twist and turn of the journey.
The best part? Once you reach the top, there's actually a large parking area where you can safely park and take your time soaking in the view. It's the perfect reward after conquering the mountain road.
Where is it?
Sa Crabarissa is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 41.4244, 14.0410
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 7.6 km
- Max Elevation
- 713 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 41.4244, 14.0410
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