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

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Capelo

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

04:26

14.6km

480m

Hiking

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

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central

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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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7.46 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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14.2 km

Access Tunnel to Cabeço dos Trinta

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Cabeço dos Trinta is a small volcanic caldera at an altitude of 755 meters. It is at the foot of Caldeira do Faial. This tunnel leads to the center of Cabeço, although access can be via another route.

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14.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.99 km

5.49 km

994 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

3.17 km

2.60 km

2.35 km

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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

Levada Trail of Faial

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

Alto do Brejo Viewpoint

View of Caldeira do Faial

View of the Caldeira do Faial Crater Lake

View of Caldeira do Faial

Caldeira do Faial

Access Tunnel to Cabeço dos Trinta

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