
Azores - The Green Island Trails
Photo: Iain Douglas, Macs Adventure
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Hiking Route
· Portugal
The Sete Cidades Crater Walk
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
15.8 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
443 m
Descent
446 m
Circle the imposing stratovolcano of the Sete Cidades.
from Laura Paterson,
Macs Adventure
Hiking Route
· Portugal
Lago de Fogo Walk (North Variation)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
6.8 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
134 m
Descent
129 m
Walk around the wonderful Lago de Fogo nature reserve.
from Laura Paterson,
Macs Adventure
Hiking Route
· Portugal
Lago de Fogo Walk (South Variation)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
517 m
Descent
517 m
South variation of the Lago de Fogo walk - This is slightly more challenging walk than the north variation but without a doubt the more rewarding!
from Laura Paterson,
Macs Adventure
Hiking Route
· Portugal
Furnas Crater Walk
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.3 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
428 m
Descent
428 m
Walk in the magnificent “Furnas Caldeira” on today's walk.
from Laura Paterson,
Macs Adventure
Hiking Route
· Portugal
Ribeira do Faial da Terra Walk
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.2 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
256 m
Descent
251 m
Head through the beautiful valley to the small village of Sanguinho (so-called due to an endemic tree that grows there).
from Laura Paterson,
Macs Adventure