Viewpoint of Caldeira do Faial – Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo loop from Horta
Viewpoint of Caldeira do Faial – Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo loop from Horta
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Viewpoint of Caldeira do Faial – Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo loop from Horta
02:45
35.3km
950m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 20, 2026
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Your route passes through protected areas
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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16.6 km
Faial Island Caldeira Circular Trail
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Insignificant elevation gain, slight climb in the initial stretch.
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16.6 km
Viewpoint of Caldeira do Faial
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The crater was formed over the last 400,000 years, with numerous eruptions contributing to it, between which there were also long periods of inactivity. en The crater has a diameter of about 2 kilometers. The circular hike leads around the crater at an altitude of between 840 and 1040 meters above sea level.
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16.7 km
Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo
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33.3 km
Azores Parliament Museum
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35.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
33.8 km
796 m
491 m
134 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
35.1 km
155 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
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