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Whalers' Museum – Moinho da Ponta Rasa loop from Lajes do Pico

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Lajes Do Pico

Whalers' Museum – Moinho da Ponta Rasa loop from Lajes do Pico

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Whalers' Museum – Moinho da Ponta Rasa loop from Lajes do Pico

04:03

78.1km

1,380m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 130 m for 71 m

After 23.3 km for 100 m

After 70.5 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

Whalers' Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The whaling museum in Lajes shows the everyday life and background of the former whalers on Pico.

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4.74 km

Viewpoint

23.3 km

Convent of São Pedro de Alcântara and The Wishing Tree

Highlight • Religious Site

Dating back to the 17th century, the convent was built following the legend of a ship that was saved from a pirate attack by a female image. The Convent has …

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34.0 km

Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Santa Luzia

Nature Reserve

43.5 km

Madalena Port

Highlight • Settlement

Some really nice places to sit and relax beginning of the ride or at the end. This is also where I hired the bike from - relatively basic low specc'd …

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48.0 km

Ermida de Santo António do Monte

Highlight • Religious Site

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50.9 km

Nothing more, nothing less than the view of the highest mountain in Portugal: Pico Mountain. The site is unique and deserves a stop for contemplation. It is also worth mentioning the presence of ancient vineyards that cover the landscape.

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66.9 km

Mistério de São João Forest Recreation Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The Mistério de São João Forest Recreation Reserve is a forest park located in the parish of São João, in the municipality of Lajes do Pico, on Pico Island in …

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70.4 km

Windmill with Sea View

Highlight • Monument

Good turning point at beach run

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70.5 km

Moinho da Ponta Rasa

Highlight • Monument

Restored windmill at PR-15-PIC. Parking for a few cars is available and you could also start the tour through Sao Joao to Park Florestal (approx. 4 km on the other side of Sao Joao) from here.

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78.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.1 km

963 m

125 m

Surfaces

77.7 km

281 m

125 m

Elevation

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Today

Monday 31 August

26°C

19°C

3 %

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Whalers' Museum

Convent of São Pedro de Alcântara and The Wishing Tree

Madalena Port

Ermida de Santo António do Monte

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Mistério de São João Forest Recreation Reserve

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Moinho da Ponta Rasa

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