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Senhora da Paz Viewpoint – Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace loop from Água de Alto

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Senhora da Paz Viewpoint – Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace loop from Água de Alto

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Senhora da Paz Viewpoint – Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace loop from Água de Alto

04:45

16.3km

430m

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: August 27, 2026

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771 m

Waterfall by the Ruins of the Hydroelectric Power Plant

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774 m

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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1.47 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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1.64 km

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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2.40 km

View Over Praia da Pedreira

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5.59 km

St. Peter's Church

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A beautiful church in a distinctly Manueline style. The top is constructed from basalt extracted from local quarries. The portal faces west, the main church, with the patron saint of …

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8.42 km

Senhora da Paz Viewpoint

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The chapel "Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz", built in 1764, to which a stairway decorated with tiles (azulejos) leads, overlooks the town of Vila Franca do Campo.

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8.49 km

Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace

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The Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Paz, a Baroque building from the 18th century, stands atop Nossa Senhora da Paz Hill, near Vila Franca do Campo on the island of …

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16.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

3.42 km

875 m

416 m

103 m

Surfaces

7.28 km

5.16 km

3.41 km

486 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Senhora da Paz Viewpoint – Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace loop from Água de Alto

Waterfall by the Ruins of the Hydroelectric Power Plant

Fábrica da Vila Hydroelectric Plant Ruins

Waterfall and Natural Pool

Natural Pool with Waterfall in São Miguel

View Over Praia da Pedreira

St. Peter's Church

Senhora da Paz Viewpoint

Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace

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