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Viewpoint of Caldeira do Faial – View of the Faial Caldera loop from Faial Island

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Viewpoint of Caldeira do Faial – View of the Faial Caldera loop from Faial Island

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Viewpoint of Caldeira do Faial – View of the Faial Caldera loop from Faial Island

00:42

2.54km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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18 m

Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo

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Caldeira des Cabeco Gordo is the highest mountain, a massive stratovolcano and the largest geomorphological formation on the island of Faial. The highest point of the mountain, Cabeço Gordo, reaches …

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54 m

Hiking shoes required.
Insignificant elevation gain, slight climb in the initial stretch.
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83 m

Viewpoint of Caldeira do Faial

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Caldeira Faial is a 6.8 kilometer long circular route with great viewpoints when the weather permits. There is also a path that leads down into the Caldeira, but access is …

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384 m

View of Pico

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1.09 km

A view of the Krstersee.

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1.30 km

View of the Faial Caldera

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7

2.19 km

B

2.54 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.38 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.26 km

161 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 28 June

22°C

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