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- Punta La Marmora — The highest point in Sardinia (about 1,834 m). You get raw granite ridgelines, panoramic views that sweep to the sea on a clear day, and proper high-mountain trails without any alpine fuss. Great for a long day-hike and to brag about standing on Sardinia’s roof.
- Gorropu Gorge — A dramatic, narrow limestone canyon with sheer walls that plunge hundreds of meters. The hike down into the throat is unforgettable — tight, wild and surprisingly cool in summer — and the scale feels almost cinematic. (My personal favorite — the sense of isolation there never gets old.)
- Tiscali — The mysterious Nuragic village tucked into a collapsed karst doline (a cave-village in a sinkhole). You combine archaeology with a pleasant hike through oak and juniper; it’s one of those places where
- Punta La Marmora — The highest point in Sardinia (about 1,834 m). You get raw granite ridgelines, panoramic views that sweep to the sea on a clear day, and proper high-mountain trails without any alpine fuss. Great for a long day-hike and to brag about standing on Sardinia’s roof.
- Gorropu Gorge — A dramatic, narrow limestone canyon with sheer walls that plunge hundreds of meters. The hike down into the throat is unforgettable — tight, wild and surprisingly cool in summer — and the scale feels almost cinematic. (My personal favorite — the sense of isolation there never gets old.)
- Tiscali — The mysterious Nuragic village tucked into a collapsed karst doline (a cave-village in a sinkhole). You combine archaeology with a pleasant hike through oak and juniper; it’s one of those places where nature swallowed history and left a weirdly beautiful scene.
- Supramonte karst plateaus and caves — Rugged limestone landscapes full of sinkholes, caverns and jagged plateaus. If you like spelunking, scrambling and landscapes that look like they were carved by giant hands, this is the place — bring headlamps and a good map or a local guide for the trickier routes.
- Bruncu Spina and the high ridges — One of the park’s accessible peaks with marked trails and seasonal contrasts: snow and even a tiny ski area in winter, bright meadows and wildflowers in summer. Lovely for sunrise hikes and easier ridge walks than Punta La Marmora.
- Wildlife watching — The park is the best spot on Sardinia to see mouflon (the wild sheep), raptors like golden eagles and various vultures and hawks. Dawn and dusk along quiet ridgelines or valley rims give the best chances; bring binoculars and patience.
- Pastoral landscapes and shepherding trails — Old stone shepherd shelters, seasonal grazing land and narrow mule tracks that link villages. These routes are low-key, culturally interesting and great for slow, off-the-beaten-path hiking where you’ll meet shepherds and see a living working landscape.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.