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Lagoa do Fogo Trail – Steep descent to Lagoa do Fogo loop from Ribeira Grande

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Ribeira Grande (Matriz)

Lagoa do Fogo Trail – Steep descent to Lagoa do Fogo loop from Ribeira Grande

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Lagoa do Fogo Trail – Steep descent to Lagoa do Fogo loop from Ribeira Grande

07:14

23.1km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo

Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies da Serra de Água de Pau

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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94 m

Ribeira Grande Town Hall Square

Highlight • Settlement

Ribeira Grande is the largest city in the north of the Azores island of São Miguel with 32,032 inhabitants. The river of the same name, which also gave it its name, divides the urban area into two parts. The city is made up of the municipalities of Conceição, Matriz, Ribeirinha, Ribeira Seca and Santa Bárbara.
(Wikipedia)

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131 m

Ponte dos Oito Arcos

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Ponte dos Oito Arcos – Eight-arched bridge with charm

The Ponte dos Oito Arcos is an elegant stone bridge with eight arches, harmoniously integrated into the green landscape of the Azores. It is located in a quiet and somewhat hidden spot, but is perfect as a short photo stop or as a highlight along a hiking or cycling tour. A beautiful place to discover the traditional architecture of the island.

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8.50 km

Miradouro da Bela Vista

Viewpoint

10.7 km

Lake of Fire

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Good fitness required.
Walking shoes.
Sure-footedness, especially for climbing; there are very high steps.

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11.1 km

Lagoa do Fogo Trail

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On a sunny day in Somner think about sun protection - there are hardly any shady places.

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11.4 km

Steep descent to Lagoa do Fogo

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Amazing views of Lagoa do Fogo. A steep descent with up to 900 steps takes you directly to the lake. The hike takes about 30 minutes and leads through stunning scenery.

The climb is strenuous, but the walk is worth it.

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12.0 km

Lagoa do Fogo Beach

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Very nice.

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17.0 km

Caldeira Velha Hot Springs and Waterfall

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A hot spring that is used for bathing below the Pico da Barrosa is the Caldeira Velha. A bathing oasis in the middle of the jungle made of tree ferns.

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20.2 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Ribeira Grande

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During our visit, the bridge was badly damaged, so I carefully walked through the ford.

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23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

1.97 km

1.79 km

1.48 km

965 m

182 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

2.46 km

2.31 km

2.08 km

965 m

195 m

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Lowest point (20 m)

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Lagoa do Fogo Trail – Steep descent to Lagoa do Fogo loop from Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande Town Hall Square

Ponte dos Oito Arcos

Lake of Fire

Lagoa do Fogo Trail

Steep descent to Lagoa do Fogo

Lagoa do Fogo Beach

Caldeira Velha Hot Springs and Waterfall

Suspension Bridge Over the Ribeira Grande

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