Wind-Painted Rocks – View of Cardedu Beach loop from Monte Arista

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Wind-Painted Rocks – View of Cardedu Beach loop from Monte Arista

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Wind-Painted Rocks – View of Cardedu Beach loop from Monte Arista

03:40

10.2km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Waypoints

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969 m

Trail junction to Sa Spiaggetta, Piscina e Cerbusu, and Pranargia Santa

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2.30 km

High Trail With Coastal View and Tafoni Rock Formations

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Very beautiful view

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3.39 km

View of Cardedu Beach

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From this panoramic point above Cardedu and not far from the mouth of the Palau river in the sea that bathes the east coast of Sardinia, you have a great …

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4.35 km

Perdepera Picnic Area

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This is a great place to take a break or a picnic, whether you're just crossing or hiking to the top of Mount Arista. It is very well maintained and …

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5.03 km

Clear stream and natural pools near granite rocks

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Cool shady spot with clear water and wild herbs

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10.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

2.63 km

2.52 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

5.15 km

3.26 km

1.76 km

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

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Weather

Friday 9 October

23°C

14°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

October 14, 2024,Sardinien: Rundwanderung zum Monte Arista

You can find the full video of the tour here ▶️▶️▶️

A beautiful hike on the east coast of Sardinia, south of Arbatax. From the beach, the trail leads through lush greenery to the summit of Monte Arista (447 m) and back along scenic paths and the beach trail. A peaceful and secluded circular hike with fantastic views from …

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September 23, 2022,Höhenpfad – Picknick-Gelände Runde von Cardedu

This tour has it all. Great paths, views, shade, sun... A new landscape around every bend. A dream. 😊

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May 30, 2025,Wanderung am Monte Arista

We started the hike from the picnic area above Perdepera. There are several parking spaces here. We followed the hiking trail up to the top. The trail is rated T2 and is accordingly strenuous. It is quite rocky and steep in places. The reward is fantastic views, first of the coast and later of the hinterland. The rock formations are …

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