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Monte Brasil — circular route on Terceira Island (PRC 4 TER)

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Angra (Sé)

Monte Brasil — circular route on Terceira Island (PRC 4 TER)

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Monte Brasil — circular route on Terceira Island (PRC 4 TER)

02:39

8.05km

360m

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 13, 2024

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2.41 km

Pico do Facho Signal Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Monte Brasil Signal Post, in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, is a historical and geological landmark. Initially used as a lookout with bonfires, it evolved into a semaphore post since 1583. It offers incredible views of Angra Bay and the Monte Brasil volcano. The site, with traces of previous structures, includes a visual communication system with balloons and streamers, being a unique representation of its type in Portugal.

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4.07 km

Fort Quebrada

Highlight • Historical Site

Forte da Quebrada, also known as Reduto da Quebrada or Forte do Facheiro, is located on the Monte Brasil peninsula, in Angra do Heroísmo. As part of the defense of the São João Baptista Fortress, its function was to prevent shelters in blind spots close to the sea. Currently, it is in ruins.

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5.29 km

Monte Brasil Whale-Watching Viewpoint

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This is the most extreme point on the Monte Brasil route (PRC 04 TER) and serves as a whale watching and watching site. Once used for sea hunting, today it is only for those who are passionate about marine life.

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6.70 km

Monte Brasil

Highlight • Volcano

Great hike from the city, up passing the army base and taking any of several paths to the two peaks - both worth a visit for tremendous views. Don’t miss the caldera and beautiful green crater. Lovely little volcano!

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8.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

2.30 km

1.86 km

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.13 km

1.27 km

1.13 km

342 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 17 July

22°C

18°C

14 %

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Comments

September 12, 2023,🚶‍♂️ (Azoren Terceira) Monte Brasil bei Angra do Heroismo

Mountain hike to Monte Brasil (206 m), with great views of the endless Atlantic and Angra do Heroismo (capital), where we have the hotel right in the center.
Paths Partly slightly difficult and severe because of the humid heat.
Unfortunately, as usual with Komoot, the height values are not correct (the lowest point was at 5 m and not at …

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April 6, 2024,🇵🇹 Azoren, Terceira: Monte Brasil

We stayed in town today too, and Monte Brasil (with the very large fortress, still used by the military) on the other side of the harbor is easy to hike from here. The fortress in which our hotel is located, on the other hand, is very small, and only served to control the harbor of the oldest city in the …

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Monte Brasil — circular route on Terceira Island (PRC 4 TER)

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Monte Brasil Whale-Watching Viewpoint

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