Fajãs das Lagoas – Fajã de Santo Cristo loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida das Fajãs do Norte

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Fajãs das Lagoas – Fajã de Santo Cristo loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida das Fajãs do Norte

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Fajãs das Lagoas – Fajã de Santo Cristo loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida das Fajãs do Norte

03:10

9.93km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida das Fajãs do Norte

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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873 m

Trail to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo

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1.17 km

Lagoa de Santo Cristo

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Small lake, which is caused by a landslide.

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2.45 km

View of the Fajãs do Norte Coast

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4.94 km

Fajã dos Cubres

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Fajã dos Cubres marks the end point of the route that begins in Serra do Topo. A beautiful and idyllic place by the sea. For those who choose to return …

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8.07 km

Fajãs das Lagoas

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One of the best places on the island

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8.69 km

Fajã de Santo Cristo

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A fajã is a flow of lava that has cooled of and created a new land mass. Fajã de Santo Cristo is unique in its remote location. There’s small town …

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9.93 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

1.49 km

602 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

1.94 km

1.49 km

666 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

20°C

17°C

74 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 6, 2024,🇵🇹 Açores- São Jorge: von Fajã dos Cubres bis zum Lagoa da Santo Cristo

Since I have a car here, it was clear that I would drive to the west of the island today. But a hiking tour had to be included. I wasn't entirely happy with the tours suggested by komoot... But there are few circular tours on São Jorge!

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June 14, 2025,PR01 SJO • Fajã Caldeira de Santo Cristo • Sao Jorge

Today, perfect Azores weather again. 🌧️ And yet, the day was full of wonders. 🪄

If you come to Sao Jorge, you'll most likely want to take one of the hikes to Caldeira de Santo Cristo.

The flat and short route there starts from the Faja dos Cubres, and it's definitely a feast for the eyes. It's hard to imagine …

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January 7, 2023,Von der Faja dos Cubres zur Faja da Caldeira Santo Christo

Planned as a flat coastal tour, it ended up being 360 meters in altitude 🙈

Great track with 2 special fajas. They each have a lake that is supplied with fresh water by the tide.

The tide was pretty heavy today in combination with quite strong winds, the waves are worth seeing. Unfortunately, you can't upload videos, you can see …

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