Caminho dos Burros: Vertente Norte
A route from Pico's high plateau to the north coast along an old community path through the Mistério da Prainha Nature Reserve.
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Duration
- 3h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
Walking atlas
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
A route from Pico's high plateau to the north coast along an old community path through the Mistério da Prainha Nature Reserve.
A descent from Lagoa do Capitão's central plateau to São Roque do Pico through native vegetation, pasture and broad island views.
A coastal and rural circuit around Calheta do Nesquim among whaling heritage, vineyards, pasture, lookouts and small harbours.
A circuit from the Furna natural pools along Santo António's coast among caves, islets, native plants and seabird habitat.
A volcanic circuit in Capelo through Furna Ruim, Algar do Caldeirão, laurel woodland and views toward Capelinhos.
A circuit descending Praia do Norte's fossil sea cliff to the fajã through woodland, wine cellars, coast and rural heritage.
A crossing of Flores' southwest coast from Lajedo to Fajã Grande through Mosteiro, Fajãzinha, cliffs and waterfalls.
A descent to isolated Fajã de Lopo Vaz down a steep cliff among springs, coastal plants, geology and traces of early settlement.
A crossing from the Caldeirão viewpoint to Vila do Corvo along rural paths, wetlands, native vegetation and views toward Flores.
A circuit inside Corvo's Caldeirão among lakes, peatland, volcanic cones and an important protected wetland.