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Secret Waterfall – Waterfall and Natural Pool loop from Água de Alto

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Água De Alto

Secret Waterfall – Waterfall and Natural Pool loop from Água de Alto

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Secret Waterfall – Waterfall and Natural Pool loop from Água de Alto

01:47

6.05km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Parking

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4.27 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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4.34 km

Secret Waterfall

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The waterfall is located on the Ribeira da Praia River.

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4.56 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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5.26 km

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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5.26 km

Waterfall by the Ruins of the Hydroelectric Power Plant

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5.67 km

Abandoned Hydroelectric Power Plant

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But the path is accessible again, where PRIVADO stood in the spring, the door is now open again.

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5.80 km

Quatro Fábricas da Luz Reservoir

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5.99 km

Water Reservoir and Trailhead to Quatro Fábricas da Luz and Lagoa do Fogo

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Ideal starting point for the hike up to Lagoa do Fogo

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6.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

1.52 km

872 m

837 m

516 m

Surfaces

2.45 km

1.84 km

1.24 km

516 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

21°C

17°C

27 %

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Comments

July 27, 2023,Acores Portugal-hidden cascades-4 fabricas. Phototour part 1

Nice walk in the woods until the waterfalls. Take some good shoes and a towel to swim in the refreshing water. Some trees fell down in the way and you need to climb a bit. We splitted the path in two parts. Lagoa do fogo is started from a park area.(second part)

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Secret Waterfall – Waterfall and Natural Pool loop from Água de Alto

Natural Pool with Waterfall in São Miguel

Secret Waterfall

Waterfall and Natural Pool

Fábrica da Vila Hydroelectric Plant Ruins

Waterfall by the Ruins of the Hydroelectric Power Plant

Abandoned Hydroelectric Power Plant

Quatro Fábricas da Luz Reservoir

Water Reservoir and Trailhead to Quatro Fábricas da Luz and Lagoa do Fogo

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