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Historic Water Pipeline Trail – Grota Tunnel loop from Água de Pau

Mountain biking trails

Historic Water Pipeline Trail – Grota Tunnel loop from Água de Pau

Hard

Historic Water Pipeline Trail – Grota Tunnel loop from Água de Pau

02:15

17.7km

880m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.22 km for 135 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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3.93 km

Historic Water Pipeline Trail

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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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4.27 km

Grota Tunnel

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The special kick of the tour is the crossing of the tunnel, which is 72 m long but only approx. 150 cm high. If you stand in front of the …

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9.95 km

View of São Miguel Island

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View of the back of the island between Ponta Delgada and Ribeira Grande.

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11.0 km

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11.3 km

View of Lagoa do Fogo from Pico do Barrosa

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From Pico do Barrosa, you'll have arguably one of the most beautiful views. Not only of Lagoa do Fogo, but also of much of the island. The short, steep climb is well worth it.

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11.4 km

Ridge Trail View of Lagoa do Fogo

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7

14.6 km

View of the Ocean from the Winding Path

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17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.63 km

4.64 km

2.86 km

2.57 km

Surfaces

7.22 km

3.92 km

2.83 km

2.47 km

1.05 km

207 m

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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