province: Cagliari
Common: Sinnai, Burcei, San Vito, Castiadas
Surface: 9887 ha
How to get there
Coming from the south (Cagliari) or from the opposite side (Muravera) 125 of the State (Eastern Sardinia) and the scroll but to bivio for Burcei.
who, in locations Pass Arcu 'and Tidu, al Km. 30,100 you turn right (for those arriving from Cagliari) and after about 250m you will reach the service center former barracks U. nights.
Forest GPS coordinates input: N 39° 18′ 19.4” E 9° 23′ 38” (geographic coordinates DMS, reference system WGS84).
General description
The State Forest Settefratelli is located in the south-eastern Sardinia, in the region of the Sarrabus and the homonymous mountain range falls within the municipalities of Sinnai, Burcei, Castiadas and San Vito all in the province of Cagliari. The total extent of the forest is almost ten thousand hectares and is divided into various bodies of which the main one is called "Campu Omu”. The forest, one of the best preserved in Sardinia, from a landscape point of view, wildlife and nature, one of the most interesting areas of Sardinia.
The climate is typically mediterraneo, characteristic of the Sardinian southern areas, with hot summers, long and dry that go on for about four months, while winter is mild and moderately rainy. During the winter, however,, it is not uncommon to see the tops of whitewashed Settefratelli by substantial snowfalls.
aspetta geopedologici
From a geological point of view, the F.D. Settefratelli is characterized by extended granite outcrops modeled by water erosion and wind. The rivers are mostly seasonal flow and elevation of the forest varies touching its highest point with the top of Punta Ceraxa and its 1016 mt.
vegetation aspects
This territory, sometimes rough, It has kept many edges of typical vegetative coverage island. The most widespread forest formation is the lecceta associated depending on the situations at corbezzolo, the phillyrea broadleaf, all'erica and to viburno. At low average shares it is also sughera. At the highest ridges, towards the tops of the Settefratelli, there is a vegetation with pulvin broom race, timo, lavender, lies along the beds of streams riparian vegetation to oleandro, willow and alder. The area is also rich in biodiversity and endemismi.
faunal aspects
The F.D.. Settefratelli is definitely one of the areas of excellence for Sardinian deer which he has found refuge and is now present in large numbers, thanks to targeted actions for its protection and conservation carried out by Ente Forests of Sardinia.
The national forest of Settefratelli is not only home to the Sardinian deer, but also it provides a natural environment where you can meet the eagle, martens and the Sardinian hare, in addition to frequent boar.
To be seen
The forest, for its scenic beauty and natural treasures, It is a popular mid-nature lovers, of the trekking and the mountain bike; Visitors are available for many hiking trails, which allows to reach the most valuable forest sites. At the disposal of visitors there is a center visit, where you can acquire the information required for the proper and safe use of the numerous hiking trails available, and a Museum dedicated to the Sardinian deer. The museum offers a broad reading of the charming world that envelops the Sardinian deer, through naturalistic prepared, art paintings, dioramas, educational spaces and high scientific interest materials. In town Madopis It has been realized a botanical garden also accessible to the blind; In fact, the path has a handrail rope that takes the visitor to the resting places, and leads to cross the Rio Madopis across a bridge accessible to all visitors, where visitors can relax in the shade of oaks. The garden features a classroom, a refreshments and information and Toilet. E’ You can get to by car path.
Furthermore, at the mountain camp in the village of Bau Arrexini, picnic areas are available for the barbecue.
Among the archaeological sites, remember the nuraghe Sa Fraigada, a dolmen essential planimetric, which cleverly exploits and incorporates in its structure the rocky walls of the relief in which it is situated and Tomb of the giants Is Concias.