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Água De Alto

Stream Crossing – Waterfall and Natural Pool loop from Água de Alto

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Água De Alto

Stream Crossing – Waterfall and Natural Pool loop from Água de Alto

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301

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Stream Crossing – Waterfall and Natural Pool loop from Água de Alto

01:19

4.36km

150m

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: June 10, 2026

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230 m

Stream Crossing

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Very overgrown everything

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580 m

Natural Pool with Waterfall in São Miguel

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Unfortunately, I discovered the pool too late. It's deep enough to jump in and climb out should work too. (I haven't tried it myself though)

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1.44 km

Fábrica da Vila Hydroelectric Plant Ruins

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The ruins of the old power plants are in danger of collapsing and are no longer allowed to be entered. Information boards tell about the history of the factories, absolutely worth seeing and impressive, how quickly nature reclaims its territory.

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1.45 km

Waterfall by the Ruins of the Hydroelectric Power Plant

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1.85 km

Abandoned Hydroelectric Power Plant

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But the path is accessible again, where PRIVADO stood in the spring, the door is now open again.

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1.99 km

Quatro Fábricas da Luz Reservoir

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2.18 km

Water Reservoir and Trailhead to Quatro Fábricas da Luz and Lagoa do Fogo

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Ideal starting point for the hike up to Lagoa do Fogo

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3.61 km

Waterfall and Natural Pool

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You will automatically pass the pool, but it is not suitable for swimming. The bathers come below.

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4.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

387 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.40 km

780 m

168 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 24 June

23°C

17°C

13 %

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Comments

February 9, 2025,PR39 SMI - quatro fabricas da luz

The PR39 SMI “Quatro Fábricas da Luz” hiking trail on São Miguel runs for about 2.1 km each way along the Ribeira da Praia and past the ruins of historic hydroelectric power stations. It offers lush vegetation, a picturesque waterfall (“Cascata do Segredo”) and bathing spots such as the “Poço dos 30 Reis”. The route is easy to walk, takes …

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October 15, 2021,Fábrica da Cidade – Fábrica da Vila Runde von Água de Alto

On our last day on São Miguel there was only time for a "little round". As with the previous hikes, we really enjoyed nature. We have also expanded our knowledge of history. All in all, it was a very sweaty hike after the thunderstorm this morning, but it is very worthwhile.

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March 10, 2026,Geheimniswasserfall – PRC39 SMI Historischer Wanderweg Runde von Água de Alto

Definitely bring hiking poles – especially if you have knee problems. There's a lot of going up and down, including stairs. Beautiful trail!

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July 6, 2022,Fábricas da Luz - Cascata dos Segredos

Nice hiking trail that can be done with kids. Usually not crowded when compared to other trails on the island. You can start from 'Praia Trinta Reis' or from North on the parking lot of 'Parque Escutista dos Lagos'.

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Stream Crossing – Waterfall and Natural Pool loop from Água de Alto

Stream Crossing

Natural Pool with Waterfall in São Miguel

Fábrica da Vila Hydroelectric Plant Ruins

Waterfall by the Ruins of the Hydroelectric Power Plant

Abandoned Hydroelectric Power Plant

Quatro Fábricas da Luz Reservoir

Water Reservoir and Trailhead to Quatro Fábricas da Luz and Lagoa do Fogo

Waterfall and Natural Pool

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