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Church of São Roque – Terra Alta Viewpoint loop from São Roque do Pico

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São Roque Do Pico

Church of São Roque – Terra Alta Viewpoint loop from São Roque do Pico

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Church of São Roque – Terra Alta Viewpoint loop from São Roque do Pico

05:00

82.0km

2,080m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.7 km for 53 m

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231 m

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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2.10 km

Church of São Roque

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Dating from 1542, the Church of São Roque is the second church in the village, on Pico Island. There was another, primitive one, from the 15th century - one of …

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8.77 km

Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Prainha

Nature Reserve

13.6 km

Church of Our Lady of Help

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Located in the parish of Prainha, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda dates back to the 18th century. The facade is beautiful, with two bell towers and rectangular windows. …

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22.6 km

Terra Alta Viewpoint

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Pico Island has more than 20 protected areas, with Terra Alta occupying the northwest portion of the island. This viewpoint, also called Terra Alta, is an observation point for practically …

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38.7 km

Port of Calheta de Nesquim

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Small parish of Lajes do Pico, with a very inviting port and church. Its first historical mention dates back to 1506, indicating occupation during the first years of Portuguese navigation. …

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57.1 km

Lajes do Pico

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What a peaceful little town to stop at for a break during my cycle ride around the Island. Would even consider staying here next time

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57.1 km

Whalers' Museum

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

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60.5 km

The Church of São Bartolomeu, in the town of Silveira, was rebuilt at the beginning of the 20th century, after being completely destroyed by a fire. The name comes from the fact that it was originally surrounded by brambles.

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63.1 km

Viewpoint

82.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.7 km

10.1 km

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.8 km

7.32 km

354 m

280 m

269 m

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Highest point (740 m)

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Monday 25 May

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35 %

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Church of São Roque – Terra Alta Viewpoint loop from São Roque do Pico

Convent of São Pedro de Alcântara and The Wishing Tree

Church of São Roque

Church of Our Lady of Help

Terra Alta Viewpoint

Port of Calheta de Nesquim

Lajes do Pico

Whalers' Museum

Church of Saint Bartholomew

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