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Sanguinho Village – Cagarrão Waterfall loop from Faial da Terra

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Sanguinho Village – Cagarrão Waterfall loop from Faial da Terra

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Sanguinho Village – Cagarrão Waterfall loop from Faial da Terra

03:07

7.27km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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576 m

View of Faial da Terra from the Donkey Trail

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888 m

Sanguinho Village

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Sanguinho was abandoned in the 1950s and 60s, among other things, because it was very difficult for the children to get to school. As part of an ecotourism project, new …

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1.93 km

Chickens near Salto do Prego

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The chickens rule here

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2.72 km

Wooden Bridge in the Forest

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Adventurous bridge, especially in spring and autumn when it rained at night. :-D

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3.71 km

Salto do Cagarrão (Waterfall)

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Info: Point B = The destination is the same as the start of the hike. So add about 3km. The hike is worth it; good shoes and good fitness will pay off.

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3.74 km

Cagarrão Waterfall

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It is impressive how much water is rushing down. Bathing allowed. Do not forget swimwear. But beware, the water is freezing cold.

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5.54 km

Sanguinho Trail and Salto do Prego Waterfall

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Path towards the Sanguinho waterfall, you will find wild chickens on the path.

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6.02 km

Wild Chickens

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Nice easy hike, both waterfalls are amazing. The second one witch is a little farther away is a lot less crowded so i totally recommend to visit both

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7.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

561 m

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

2.79 km

641 m

240 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sanguinho Village – Cagarrão Waterfall loop from Faial da Terra

View of Faial da Terra from the Donkey Trail

Sanguinho Village

Chickens near Salto do Prego

Wooden Bridge in the Forest

Salto do Cagarrão (Waterfall)

Cagarrão Waterfall

Sanguinho Trail and Salto do Prego Waterfall

Wild Chickens

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