View of Castelsardo – Castelsardo Castle loop from Elephant Rock

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View of Castelsardo – Castelsardo Castle loop from Elephant Rock

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View of Castelsardo – Castelsardo Castle loop from Elephant Rock

05:23

118km

1,260m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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309 m

Elephant Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the way to Castelsardo you can easily plan the detour to the elephant stone. Located directly on the street (current July 2021 a construction site with an unsightly barrier).

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22.9 km

View of the Costa Paradiso Coast

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Climb hard but once on top the landscape rewards the effort.

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25.5 km

View of the Gulf of Asinara from the road to Badesi.

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Beautiful road that offers excellent views of the Gulf of Asinara.

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46.6 km

View of Castelsardo

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Very nice descent over the sea towards Castelsardo

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50.3 km

Castelsardo is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is located on the Anglona promontory and at the top of the town stands the medieval fortress. A walk to explore the alleys is recommended.

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50.7 km

View of Castelsardo

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Castelsardo was founded by the Genoese under the name Castel Genovese at the beginning of the twelfth century. In 1448, after the Spanish conquest, it was renamed Castel Aragonais.
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82.4 km

Balai Beach and Church of San Gavino a Mare

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Tourist resort famous for its beaches. Here you can admire the beach of Balai which is located near the characteristic church overlooking the sea (church of San Gavino a mare). There is also a nice bike path near the beach.

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83.3 km

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Beach

117 km

Elephant Rock (Rock of the Elephant)

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The Elephant Rock is located near the town of Castelsardo. This rock formation in trachyte has indeed the shape of an elephant. A small cave has been created at the …

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118 km

End point

Parking

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