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View of Mount Pico – Whalers' Museum loop from Madalena

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View of Mount Pico – Whalers' Museum loop from Madalena

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View of Mount Pico – Whalers' Museum loop from Madalena

04:17

82.2km

1,370m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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After 81.8 km for 368 m

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Parking

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382 m

Madalena Port

Highlight • Settlement

Some really nice places to sit and relax beginning of the ride or at the end. This is also where I hired the bike from - relatively basic low specc'd …

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4.86 km

Ermida de Santo António do Monte

Highlight • Religious Site

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7.73 km

Nothing more, nothing less than the view of the highest mountain in Portugal: Pico Mountain. The site is unique and deserves a stop for contemplation. It is also worth mentioning the presence of ancient vineyards that cover the landscape.

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26.2 km

Mistério de São João Forest Recreation Reserve

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The Mistério de São João Forest Recreation Reserve is a forest park located in the parish of São João, in the municipality of Lajes do Pico, on Pico Island in …

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37.3 km

Whalers' Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The whaling museum in Lajes shows the everyday life and background of the former whalers on Pico.

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42.0 km

Viewpoint

73.7 km

Northern Cycle Path of the Pico Vineyard Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New cycle path that follows the coast parallel to the road. In addition to being a safe alternative to the main road, it is also a very scenic route, with stunning views of the coast and the island.

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78.8 km

View of the sea and Faial Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

This site is very close to Madalena, and is an alternative to the main road. In addition to being less trafficked, it offers incredible panoramas of the coast and the …

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80.4 km

Cella Bar and View of Faial Island

Highlight • Pub

One of the greatest places on the island to have a drink and eat

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82.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.2 km

7.55 km

4.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.8 km

3.63 km

490 m

296 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

14°C

34 %

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Madalena Port

Ermida de Santo António do Monte