PRC07SMI
Open
Pico da Vara
An ascent to São Miguel’s highest point through the protected landscapes of Tronqueira, Graminhais and Pico da Vara Nature Reserve.
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Hard
Walking atlas
Trails of the Azores
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
PRC01TER
Open
Mistérios Negros
A volcanic circuit through ponds, native woodland and dark domes from the 1761 eruption in Terceira’s interior.
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Hard
PRC05GRA
Open
Subida ao Cume
A circuit from Luz to Graciosa’s summit and caldera, passing volcanic caves, woodland and broad island views.
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Duration
- 3h30
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR02SJO
Open
Serra do Topo - Fajã dos Vimes
A descent from Serra do Topo to Fajã dos Vimes through humid forest, old paths and views of São Jorge’s south coast.
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR03SJO
Open
São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes
A demanding south-coast crossing between São João, Lourais, Fajã dos Bodes and Vimes, with cliffs and streams.
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Duration
- 3h30
- Difficulty
- Hard
PRC05SJO
Closed
Fajã d'Além
A steep circuit to remote Fajã d’Além, with rural houses, small fields, cellars, springs and old stone stairways.
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PRC08SJO
Open
Fajãs do Toledo
A Toledo circuit through the fajãs of Manuel Teixeira, Rasa and Vasco Martins, with old fields, streams, cliffs and Atlantic views.
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR03PIC
Open
Ponta da Ilha
A coastal trail from Porto do Calhau to Manhenha along fishermen's paths, vineyards and the lava shore of Ponta da Ilha.
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR06FAI
Open
Dez Vulcões
A demanding crossing from the Caldeira to Capelinhos along Faial's volcanic ridge through forest, cones and ash landscapes.
- Distance
- 19.3 km
- Duration
- 5h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR07FAI
Open
Caminhos Velhos
A long route from Ribeirinha to the Caldeira along old lanes, the Pedro Miguel graben, wetlands and rural landscape.
- Distance
- 17.5 km
- Duration
- 7h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR10FAI
Open
Baleeiros
A long route along Faial's northwest coast among old whale lookouts, whaling harbours, fajãs, Capelinhos and Varadouro.
- Distance
- 26.0 km
- Duration
- 7h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR01FLO
Closed
Ponta Delgada - Fajã Grande
A closed coastal route between Ponta Delgada and Fajã Grande through cliffs, lighthouse, islets, native vegetation and waterfalls.
- Distance
- 12.0 km
- Duration
- 4h30
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR03FLO
Open
Miradouro das Lagoas - Poço do Bacalhau
A demanding descent from the central plateau lakes to Poço do Bacalhau through wetlands, native vegetation and Fajã Grande's cliff.
- Distance
- 7.0 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Hard