From Marsalforn to the statue of Christ the Saviour

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Marsalforn is a charming village in the north of Gozo with a magnificent bay. On the outskirts of the town stands a hill rising to a height of about 80 metres, overlooking the surrounding area. A statue of Christ was erected on top of the hill in 1979.
It is the summit of this hill that I suggest you climb during this hike. The views of Gozo and Victoria are remarkable.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 2.40 km
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    Average duration: 0h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 65 m
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    Descent: - 65 m
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    Highest point: 74 m
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    Lowest point: 9 m
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Description of the walk

Marsalforn Bay - Terminus of bus routes 322 and 310.

(S/E) Leave the village and turn left onto the road leading to Victoria. Please be respectful and stay on the pavement. After 800 m, the road crosses a path on the right.

(1) Take this dirt track, which leads to a gate guarding a field. You will then cross private property; stay on the path. The path climbs steeply to the top of the hill.

(2) Tas-Salvatur Hill. Return via the same route to the terminus of bus line 310, which has a stop on the way back to Marsalforn (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Masalforn Bay - Arrêt de Bus MARSALFORN
  2. 1 : km 0.82 - alt. 19 m - Intersection with rural road
  3. 2 : km 1.2 - alt. 73 m - Tas Salvatur Hill
  4. S/E : km 2.4 - alt. 9 m - Malsaforn

Notes

Convenience stores available in Marsalforn.
Wear closed shoes.
Bring a hat as the trail is exposed to direct sunlight.

Worth a visit

Marsalforn.
Statue of Christ the Saviour.
Views of Gozo and Victoria.

Reviews and comments

Kat90
Kat90 ★

Hello,

A new walk titled From Marsalforn to the Statue of Christ the Saviour has been posted:

Marsalforn is a charming village in the north of Gozo with a beautiful bay. On the outskirts of the town stands a hill that is about 80 metres high and dominates the surrounding area. A statue of Christ was erected on its summit in 1979.
I would like to take you to the top of this hill on this hiking tour. From there you have an excellent view of Gozo and Victoria.

Leave your comments/questions/remarks about this tour by replying to this message. If you have hiked the tour, feel free to upload photos.

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