View of Mount Pico – Lava Coast of Pico Island loop from Santa Luzia

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View of Mount Pico – Lava Coast of Pico Island loop from Santa Luzia

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View of Mount Pico – Lava Coast of Pico Island loop from Santa Luzia

04:37

16.3km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Norte

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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416 m

View of Mount Pico

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Pico looks particularly beautiful from the north coast. It is omnipresent on this hike

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2.40 km

Forest Hollow Trail (Route 10)

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The ravine leads through the middle of the forest. It is shady and so the climb is not that difficult given the high humidity in the Azores. The further you follow it, the narrower the path becomes. Just great.

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7.24 km

Lava Coast of Pico Island

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Many different forms of lava can be discovered here. In some places the sea has created gaps through which the sea water is blown onto the hiking trail when the …

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11.2 km

Ox Cart Tracks in the Protected Landscape of Pico Island Vineyards

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

One of the striking features of the Azores are the trails marked by the constant passage of ox carts, which were once the predominant means of transporting supplies. This excerpt highlights the activity.

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12.0 km

Lajido Volcanic Landscape and Traditional Stone Houses

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12.1 km

House of Volcanoes

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Volcano Museum, background to the formation of the Azores Islands, small 360° film and VR earthquake simulator, after about an hour you have seen everything there

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12.2 km

Interpretation Center of the Vineyard Landscape of Pico Island

Highlight • Historical Site

Center for the interpretation of the wine-growing landscape of Pico Island.
Information on the origins and background of wine growing on Pico is explained, with free entry (October 2022).

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13.9 km

Vine Culture Landscape of Pico Island – Northern Zone (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site: the vineyards of Adegas.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.85 km

3.66 km

3.10 km

1.94 km

748 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

4.79 km

1.44 km

748 m

677 m

597 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

20°C

16°C

29 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 16, 2023,Wanderung rund um Santa Luzia

So far the most beautiful and varied tour on Pico. It is best to park in St. Luzia at the church.
Unfortunately, some sections also ran along roads.
Many parts run on small paths, often in the pleasant shade of trees.
You can also split the tour.

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June 22, 2024,Insel Pico - Meer meets wine 🍷🌊🏝️

A hike on the Azores island of Pico that combines sea and wine culture. The seemingly endless vineyards surrounded by black lava rock are even a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but there was also a lot to discover away from that, including microwaves, a colorful cemetery and a decorative tele-kettle along the way 🌞🍷🏝️😀

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August 22, 2025,Azoren, Pico, Rundwanderung ab Santa Luzia über Arcos und Lajido

An unexpectedly beautiful, varied circular tour, which, after a short section through the interior, leads mostly along the fascinating lava coast and the wine-growing regions.
Refreshment stops are available in the small villages along the way.

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June 26, 2025,Weinberge bei Santa Lucia mit Blick zum Pico

A pleasant tour through the ancient historic vineyards of Santa Lucia with a challenging coastal path, the old oxcart path and constantly exciting views of the dominating Pico (2353 m).

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