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  • Lajedo to Fajazinha

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    near Lajedo, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    4.47mi
    Elevation +
    1138f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLajedo to Fajazinha Photo ofLajedo to Fajazinha Photo ofLajedo to Fajazinha

    This is a beautiful coastal trail through fields and ravines with stunning views at every turn. The trail is well marked and often follows rock walls overgrown with Hydrangea. The birds sing along the entire length as it...

  • near Vila Franca do Campo, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    3.51mi
    Elevation +
    827f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofVila Franca do Campo, chapel Signora da Paz Photo ofVila Franca do Campo, chapel Signora da Paz Photo ofVila Franca do Campo, chapel Signora da Paz

    We started in Vila Franca do Campo, walking up the little streets. When walking the bigger road with the S-curve you see some picknick tables and a little cave in the wall. Here we took the little road to the left up in ...

  • near Santa Bárbara, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    7.83mi
    Elevation +
    853f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPR4 - Mata do Canário - Sete Cidades Photo ofPR4 - Mata do Canário - Sete Cidades Photo ofPR4 - Mata do Canário - Sete Cidades

    PR4 - Mata do Canário - Sete Cidades Trail starts at the parking of Mata do Canário. It follows the main road down for about 500m then turns into a dedicated path. It's a great hike with many viewpoints of both the Se...

  • WOW trail in Santa Maria

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    near São Lourenço, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    6.65mi
    Elevation +
    1417f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWOW trail in Santa Maria Photo ofWOW trail in Santa Maria Photo ofWOW trail in Santa Maria

    Perfect length, not too hard and crossing a wonderful landscape. Many viewpoints and plenty of animals to give colour. Just be aware that you take some ways where cows are moved so it might be quite muddy. Just wear good...

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  • near Ermida da Lapinha, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    2.59mi
    Elevation +
    673f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofOld Oxcart Trail to Caldeira | PRC07TER Photo ofOld Oxcart Trail to Caldeira | PRC07TER Photo ofOld Oxcart Trail to Caldeira | PRC07TER

    Relatively easy, although one steep climb. 5 star hike. Good for a jog. Old Oxcart Trail to the Collapsed Five Peak Volcano & Caldeira de Guilherm Moniz / Passagem das Bestas / PRC07TER / TERCEIRA / AZORES / 5 star hik...

  • Trilha PRC 02 - Lagoa do Fogo

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    near Clemente da Costa, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    7.04mi
    Elevation +
    1896f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofTrilha PRC 02 - Lagoa do Fogo Photo ofTrilha PRC 02 - Lagoa do Fogo

    This is a beautiful trail through the woods and greenery. The original trail follows the same route back, but we found we could do a circular route instead. The route passes through different kinds of woods, almost like...

  • near Sanguinho, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    2.79mi
    Elevation +
    1073f
    TrailRank
    29| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPRC 29 SMI Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande - Salto do Cabrito

    Begin this walk at Ribeira Grande hot springs (photo 1), going down the asphalted road and turn left heading Lombadas/Monte Escuro until you find a pipeline. Continue left on the asphalted road and turn right, transpose...

    S. Miguel never disapoints!
    joaorebel_isel
  • Serra Devassa

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    near Sete Cidades, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    4.10mi
    Elevation +
    666f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofSerra Devassa Photo ofSerra Devassa Photo ofSerra Devassa

    Moderate difficulty. Very diversified landscape. Hilly and flat, forest and hidden lakes. During Sprin

  • near São Sebastião, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    3.75mi
    Elevation +
    869f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofSão Sebastião, Forte do Pesqueiro dos Meninos Photo ofSão Sebastião, Forte do Pesqueiro dos Meninos Photo ofSão Sebastião, Forte do Pesqueiro dos Meninos

    São Sebastião, we dropped off the bus from Angra to here, it's 40 minutes drive. It's an easy walk down to the sea, the location of the fort is not right on Google-maps, it's where this trail meets the sea. If you want t...

  • Rocha do Chambre

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    near Biscoitos, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    5.91mi
    Elevation +
    971f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofRocha do Chambre Photo ofRocha do Chambre Photo ofRocha do Chambre

    This has a good mix of scenery and a nice ascent near the halfway point. If you are bringing dogs, be aware that there is about 15 minutes of lava rock they will need to walk over.

  • Lagoa do Fogo

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    near Lombadas, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    3.49mi
    Elevation +
    535f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofLagoa do Fogo Photo ofLagoa do Fogo Photo ofLagoa do Fogo

    Very steep step down from the parking lot to the lake. Definitely challenging if you have knee issues. Walking sticks help a lot. A fantastic place!

  • Corvo Caldera hike

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    near Vila do Corvo, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    0.98mi
    Elevation +
    640f
    TrailRank
    28| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofCorvo Caldera hike Photo ofCorvo Caldera hike Photo ofCorvo Caldera hike

    This is a one way hike down into the crater from the Caldera rim. Take a taxi from the Harbour to the top of the Caldera then hike down into this spectacular crater and lakes. Once at the bottom you can make loop hikes a...

    Corriol fàcil de seguir en un entorn brutal.
    Jaume Campa
  • near Sanguinho, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    4.63mi
    Elevation +
    1781f
    TrailRank
    28| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofSalto do Cagarrão and Salto prego from Sanguinho Photo ofSalto do Cagarrão and Salto prego from Sanguinho Photo ofSalto do Cagarrão and Salto prego from Sanguinho

    Loop trail from Sanguinho passing through: - Salto do Cagarrão AMAZING HIKE , worth visiting the second waterfall Cagarrao , so purifying and calm.

    La arribada al primer salt d'aigua no és excessivament complicat, tot i que tota l'estona és pujada. Cal anar ben calçat...
    Mallerenga Blava
  • Lagoa Azul Sete Cidades

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    near Sete Cidades, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    4.37mi
    Elevation +
    945f
    TrailRank
    27

    Difícil porque no conseguimos acabarla, después del pequeño cultivo se empieza a poner peligroso y hay que escalar. Se recomienda: Pantalones cortos, hay agua hasta las rodillas. No llevar cámara de fotos, por si caes al...

  • near São Sebastião, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    6.72mi
    Elevation +
    1188f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSão Sebastião Coastal Forts (PRC05TER) Photo ofSão Sebastião Coastal Forts (PRC05TER) Photo ofSão Sebastião Coastal Forts (PRC05TER)

    Realtively easy Trail along southeast coast close to São Sebastian & include some ruined XVI - XVII defence fortifications. PR05TER. Started this from Sao Sebastian and parked next to church. Officially it's linear and...

  • near São Caetano, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    2.33mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPico Summit to Interpretation Centre Photo ofPico Summit to Interpretation Centre Photo ofPico Summit to Interpretation Centre

    This is the reverse of the hike up. Beautiful views and drifting clouds make this a beautiful hike down. The downhill was actually much easier than I thought. Try to stay off the loose gravel and sand as it is very slipp...

  • Pico trail

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    near Prainha do Galeão, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    5.28mi
    Elevation +
    3560f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPico trail Photo ofPico trail Photo ofPico trail

    It was epic. Book your hike in advance. Take at least 3 litres of water, hiking boots and sticks. Weather can change dramatically.

  • Pico da Vara trail

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    near Furnas, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    9.33mi
    Elevation +
    1667f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPico da Vara trail Photo ofPico da Vara trail Photo ofPico da Vara trail

    I started from convenient parking location closer to Furnas. You will go 3 km towards trail start along Wind Mills and hike towards highest point on San Miguel island after. It is easy hike in a good weather.

  • Pico

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    near Prainha do Galeão, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    4.73mi
    Elevation +
    3537f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPico Photo ofPico Photo ofPico

    We start the hike at 2am after partying in a bar without sleeping ! Great experience but we don’t recommend it ! Take care Only for professional drinkers

  • near Ponta Delgada, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    8.23mi
    Elevation +
    2474f
    TrailRank
    94| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPR1 FLO - Ponta Delgada - Fajã Grande (Flores, Açores) Photo ofPR1 FLO - Ponta Delgada - Fajã Grande (Flores, Açores) Photo ofPR1 FLO - Ponta Delgada - Fajã Grande (Flores, Açores)

    Este passeio é um dos mais concorridos dos Açores. No entanto, não o faça se estiver nevoeiro ou se houver forte probabilidade de chuvadas ou ventos fortes. É um trilho que nalguns troços requer particular atenção e cui...

    Magnífico e difícil percurso pelas ilhas das Flores, um passeio espetacular pela sua beleza. Obrigado por compartilhar...
    Joan i Dolors
    Increíble que hayas realizado trekking en esta isla. Los paisajes que la rodean son demasiado hermosos. La vegetación, v...
    Alfredo Huanes
    paisajes increíbles
    Olman Alvarado Z
  • near Fajazinha, Açores (Portugal)
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    912f
    TrailRank
    27

    Esta rota linear vai desde o interior da ilha até à Fajã Grande ao longo de uma extensão de 7,3 km. Durante o percurso sempre que for necessário transpor uma cancela, deixar a mesma fechada. Inicie a caminhada no mirado...

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