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Levada Trail – Fajã Redonda Dam loop from Azores

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Ribeira Grande (Matriz)

Levada Trail – Fajã Redonda Dam loop from Azores

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4.7

(232)

845

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Levada Trail – Fajã Redonda Dam loop from Azores

02:12

7.43km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Parking

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1.50 km

The Fajã Redonda Water Plant has been active since 1927, having been modernized in 2005. Today it has more modern channels, sand traps and ducts, contributing to the production of electrical energy. The place of great natural beauty is accessible by following the PRC 29 SMI trail;

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1.76 km

Small Dam on the Ribeira Grande

Highlight • Structure

5.23 km

Suspended Bridge Over Waterfall Gorge

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very thin gratings...

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5.24 km

Gorge Trail in São Miguel

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Great gorge, largest of Sao Miguel

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5.34 km

Ribeira dos Caldeirões Waterfall

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Nice trail over the power plant pipeline

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5.43 km

Bridge and Old Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

One of the island's active hydroelectric plants. The trail leads along a long section of the trail along the pressure pipe. At the waterfall, the path climbs over a steep long staircase, or you have to down it. Who is afraid of heights could possibly get in trouble, because the way as in the pictures on lattice runs, including the stairs.

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5.78 km

Fumarole of Ribeira Grande

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Be careful when it rains as it could get slippery. Especially on the steep stairs...

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7.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.80 km

1.89 km

1.71 km

886 m

136 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.68 km

1.48 km

1.04 km

948 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Levada Trail – Fajã Redonda Dam loop from Azores

Levada Trail

Fajã Redonda Dam

Small Dam on the Ribeira Grande

Suspended Bridge Over Waterfall Gorge

Gorge Trail in São Miguel

Ribeira dos Caldeirões Waterfall

Bridge and Old Hydroelectric Power Plant

Fumarole of Ribeira Grande

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