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Levada Trail of Faial – Caldeira do Faial loop from Protected Landscape of the Central Zone

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Levada Trail of Faial – Caldeira do Faial loop from Protected Landscape of the Central Zone

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Levada Trail of Faial – Caldeira do Faial loop from Protected Landscape of the Central Zone

04:25

14.5km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central

Waypoints

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334 m

Levada Trail of Faial

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Varied hike! The route is partly scree, steep and at Cabego do Fogo with heavy winds. I definitely recommend ankle-high hiking boots with good tread, sure-footedness, enough to drink and a windproof jacket.

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2.00 km

Wooden Bridge Along the Levada in Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central

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Beautifully designed bridge along the levada

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4.85 km

Alto do Brejo Viewpoint

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From all sides you have beautiful views of the Caldeira

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5.81 km

View of Caldeira do Faial

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At the rim of the crater you have a great view on both sides.

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7.24 km

View of the Faial Caldera

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7.46 km

View of the Caldeira do Faial Crater Lake

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A view of the Krstersee.

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8.68 km

View of Caldeira do Faial

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Around the Caldeira you have wonderful views into the crater

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9.72 km

Caldeira do Faial

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When the sky is blue or the clouds are so high that Caldeira is clear of them, you absolutely have to come here. The path is demanding and there are …

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14.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

5.60 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

3.17 km

2.69 km

2.37 km

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Sunday 1 November

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16°C

59 %

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Comments

June 12, 2024,Caldeira do Faial Abstieg zum Laveda Trail und wieder zum Krater

The descent to part of the Laveda Trail and the ascent back to the crater is boring and exhausting. It is better to complete the crater circuit.

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