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1. Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from Pé do Pico

15.5km

04:59

650m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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4.7

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2. Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from Pé do Pico

10.1km

03:22

490m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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(58)

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3. Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from Terra do Mendes

20.1km

06:49

990m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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MichaelNT

September 19, 2024

Be sure to plan a break here

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Lena

July 6, 2025

We didn't think this detour to the ranger house was worth it. It's a slippery and steep path up and the view is no better than on the main path. The rest of the route is beautiful!

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