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Window of Hell Waterfall – Stone Arch Tunnel Trail loop from Lagoa

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Lagoa (Santa Cruz)

Window of Hell Waterfall – Stone Arch Tunnel Trail loop from Lagoa

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Window of Hell Waterfall – Stone Arch Tunnel Trail loop from Lagoa

01:46

5.62km

190m

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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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1.46 km

Staircase Through the Riverbed (Trilho da Janela do Inferno)

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Why do bridges always have to be built, if there is another way? Here's a nice alternative to a straight bridge.

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1.49 km

Forest Stair Bridge

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At the end of the beautiful path you come across this rare stair bridge. It's quite steep and has a wobbly wooden handrail. But everything is OK. You should definitely take a look at it.

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2.79 km

Window of Hell Waterfall

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Very nice and exciting hike. The path leads through several tunnels but you can also walk around. Crouching is announced at 1.5m height of the tunnel, flashlight highly recommended. 2 …

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2.80 km

Waterfall at Caldeira Velha

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Great hike into the gorge. You have to walk through several small tunnels if you want to go to the end. Everything looks like the rainforest! Simply amazing.

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3.26 km

Stone Arch Tunnel Trail

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Very nice tunnels. Headlamp included and through. No spiders or critters there, really nice!!

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3.34 km

Historic Water Pipeline Trail

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A lot of water was needed for the alcohol factory, so a water pipe was built here in the valley. This is well over 100 years old

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3.38 km

Stone Aqueduct Bridge, São Miguel

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Everything here is like a rainforest. Lush trees and plants, even the old water pipes are completely green.

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3.69 km

Grota Tunnel

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The special kick of the tour is the crossing of the tunnel, which is 72 m long but only approx. 150 cm high. If you stand in front of the …

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5.62 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.84 km

1.70 km

944 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

167 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Window of Hell Waterfall – Stone Arch Tunnel Trail loop from Lagoa

Staircase Through the Riverbed (Trilho da Janela do Inferno)

Forest Stair Bridge

Window of Hell Waterfall

Waterfall at Caldeira Velha

Stone Arch Tunnel Trail

Historic Water Pipeline Trail

Stone Aqueduct Bridge, São Miguel

Grota Tunnel

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