GR01TER
Partially closed
Grande Rota do Oeste
A two-stage crossing of western Terceira through lakes, uplands, woodland, cliffs and the Serreta forest.
- Distance
- 31.2 km
- Duration
- 10h
- Difficulty
- Hard
Walking atlas
Trails of the Azores
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
PR02TER
Open
Baías da Agualva
A coastal route around Agualva’s bays and cliffs, with a sedimentary fajã, coastal vegetation and birdwatching sites.
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Duration
- 2h
- Difficulty
- Easy
PR05TER
Open
Fortes de São Sebastião
A coastal walk past old fortifications, bays and rural scenery, ending in the historic village of São Sebastião.
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Easy
PR09TER
Open
Malha Grande - Biscoitos
A crossing from Terceira’s interior to Biscoitos through forest, volcanic terrain and north-coast vineyard enclosures.
- Distance
- 14.4 km
- Duration
- 3h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
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
PRC03TER
Closed
Serreta
A Serra de Santa Bárbara circuit through laurel forest, streams, volcanic domes and the small Lagoinha da Serreta.
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
PRC04TER
Open
Monte Brasil
A circuit around the Monte Brasil volcano, with a fortress, Angra viewpoints and remains from several defensive periods.
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
PRC06TER
Open
Rocha do Chambre
An upland circuit in central Terceira through native forest, the Pico Alto caldera and viewpoints over Rocha do Chambre.
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
PRC07TER
Open
Passagem das Bestas
A Guilherme Moniz caldera circuit through historic cart ruts, woodland, peatland and viewpoints over inland Terceira.
- Distance
- 4.0 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
PRC08TER
Open
Relheiras de São Brás
A São Brás forest circuit through old cart ruts, ox-cart heritage, streams and Azorean flora.
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Duration
- 2h
- Difficulty
- Easy
PRC10TER
Open
Algar do Carvão - Furnas do Enxofre
A circuit between two Terceira natural monuments through native forest, pasture, peatland and geothermal scenery.
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
PRC11TER
Open
Pedra Furada da Serra da Ribeirinha
A rural Serra da Ribeirinha circuit with springs, distinctive rocks, local heritage and views over Angra and the south coast.
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
PRC12TER
Open
Rota da Água
An interpretive walk through Angra’s water cycle, with old mills, springs, hydraulic infrastructure and city views.
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Duration
- 2h
- Difficulty
- Medium
PRC13TER
Open
Lagoa do Cerro
An upland circuit through cryptomeria woodland, native vegetation and the Cerro wetland, with views over northern Terceira.
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Easy
PRC14TER
Open
Matas da Agualva
A circuit through Agualva’s woods and streams, with mills, channels, traditional orchards, waterfalls and forest heritage.
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium