Historic Water Pipeline Trail – Stone Arch Tunnel Trail loop from Lagoa

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Lagoa (Santa Cruz)

Historic Water Pipeline Trail – Stone Arch Tunnel Trail loop from Lagoa

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Historic Water Pipeline Trail – Stone Arch Tunnel Trail loop from Lagoa

02:16

7.33km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.86 km

Tree Ferns

Highlight • Forest

This unspoiled valley contains great plants

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3.07 km

Stone Aqueduct Bridge, São Miguel

Highlight • Bridge

Everything here is like a rainforest. Lush trees and plants, even the old water pipes are completely green.

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3.11 km

Historic Water Pipeline Trail

Highlight • Trail

A lot of water was needed for the alcohol factory, so a water pipe was built here in the valley. This is well over 100 years old

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3.16 km

Stone Arch Tunnel Trail

Highlight • Trail

Very nice tunnels. Headlamp included and through. No spiders or critters there, really nice!!

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3.58 km

Inferno Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Very nice hike to the Inferno. Some of the old viaducts are well overgrown. Everything there looks like a rainforest.

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4.12 km

Grota Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

short tunnel 1.50 m high. On the other hand, you are in a different world. Don't forget your flashlight

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7.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.61 km

1.94 km

1.06 km

685 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

2.90 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

19°C

15°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 10, 2025,Viadukte und Tunnel auf Sao Miguel

A sweltering hike to a water system that's still partially functioning!
The highlight comes at the turnaround point: a refreshing waterfall at the end of the valley, practically inviting you to take a cool shower.
From there, the water makes its way downstream as a stream, through pipes, canals, shafts, and tunnels.
The vegetation along the edge is also beautiful, …

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