The Azores have a network of Pedestrian Paths Classified by the Regional Government of the Azores and thus the security and tranquility of those who frequent these rails is guaranteed. These are classified by three levels of difficulty - easy, medium and difficult. Many of the trails take advantage of routes previously used by the inhabitants over the centuries, whether for day-to-day journeys, freight transport or cattle traffic. The mild temperature in the Azores allows us to explore our trails in any season. Due to weather conditions and terrain conditions, some rails may be temporarily unavailable.
Baías da Agualva
Integrated in the Protected Area for the Management of Habitats or Species of the Coast of Quatro Ribeiras this course develops along the north coast of the island, we can observe several bays where they stand out extensive areas of above, with phenomena of basalto prismatic disjunction.
Highlights: the Alagoa da Fajãzinha, which is one of the best examples of a fajã in the Azores.
Difficulty: easy
Length: 4 km
Average Duration: 2h30
Minimum altitude: 0 m
Maximum Altitude: 124 m
Recommended equipment: Footwear suitable for hiking, waterproof, hat, sunscreen and water.
Serreta
This route crosses the Protected Area for the Management of Habitats or Species of the Central Plateau and Northwest Coast and the Natural Reserve of the Serra de Santa Bárbara and the Black Mysteries, here you can observe a very varied vegetation, which includes examples of endemic flora. About half of this route is Lagoinha, a small lagoon surrounded by a forest of cedars.
Highlights: the view of the islands of São Jorge, Pico e Graciosa and Lagoinha.
Difficulty: normal
Length: 7 km
Average Duration: 3h00
Minimum altitude: 203 m
Maximum Altitude: 784 m
Recommended equipment: Footwear suitable for hiking, waterproof, hat, sunscreen and water
Rocha do Chambre
This trail is mostly inserted in the Protected Area for the Management of Habitats or Species of the Central Plateau and Northwest Coast, also making an incursion into the Biscoito da Ferraria and Pico Alto Natural Reserve. It is about 9 km of hiking in diverse environments, where you will have the opportunity to contemplate the imposing landscape on the Nature Reserve of the top of the Rocha do Chambre Chambre rock.
Highlights: the endemic vegetation, landscape from the top of the Rocha do Chambre, overlooking the north and center of the island.
Difficulty: normal
Length: 9,3 km
Average Duration: 3h30
Minimum altitude: 485 m
Maximum Altitude: 704 m
Recommended equipment: Footwear suitable for hiking, waterproof, hat, sunscreen and water.
Mistérios Negros
Integrated in the Serra de Santa Bárbara Natural Reserve and the Mistérios Negros, this route begins and finishes at the place where the Gruta do Natal is located, next to the Lagoa do Negro. Along the way it is possible to observe diverse endemic vegetation. Another great attraction is the Mistérios Negros that give the name to the route and that consist of trachytic domes formed by accumulations of recent lavas that are not yet fully equipped with vegetation. Near the end of the walk you will find on the right the Pico do Gaspar peak, whose rise allows the observation of its crater rich in endemism.
Highlights: the small lagoons along the route, the Mistérios Negros and Pico do Gaspar.
Difficulty: difficult
Length: 5km
Average Duration: 2h30
Recommended equipment: Footwear suitable for hiking, waterproof, hat, sunscreen and water.
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