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Fajã de Além — circular route on the Island of São Jorge (PRC 5 SJO)

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Norte Grande (Neves)

Fajã de Além — circular route on the Island of São Jorge (PRC 5 SJO)

Hard

4.8

(32)

165

hikers

Fajã de Além — circular route on the Island of São Jorge (PRC 5 SJO)

02:34

4.69km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.78 km for 2.33 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.76 km

Supply Cable Viewpoint at Fajã de Além

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Fajã de Além - as its name suggests - is an isolated place and difficult to access. The supply of goods and supplies is done via cables that connect the top of the hill to the fajã. From this point it is possible to observe a cable.

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Fajã de Além

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Fajã de Além, located on the north coast of the island of São Jorge, is accessible via two paths that take approximately 3 hours. It is characterized by its drinking water streams and a historic water mill. The fajã has around 20 houses inhabited mainly on weekends and is known for growing corn, sweet potatoes, cabbage and yams. The transport of goods is done by a system of cables and animals, maintaining its isolated and traditional nature.

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View of Fajã de Além and the north coast of São Jorge

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A viewpoint of Faja de Além and the steep north coast of Sao Jorge with Terceira in the background.

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4.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

897 m

686 m

433 m

287 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

1.15 km

865 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 19 July

23°C

19°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

October 2, 2024,Wandern

Partly slippery, so poles highly recommended. Nice loop through a "green wall".

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October 17, 2025,Fajã de Além - Rundweg auf der Insel São Jorge (PRC 5 SJO)

The tour is challenging but doable. It first zigzags steeply downhill and then ascends in the same way, but not as exposed as in the Alps. Except for a few non-critical sections, the slope is always lined with tall bushes. In my opinion, the worst part of this trail is the wet and mossy stepping stones, which can be quite …

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Fajã de Além — circular route on the Island of São Jorge (PRC 5 SJO)

Supply Cable Viewpoint at Fajã de Além

Fajã de Além

View of Fajã de Além and the north coast of São Jorge

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