Levada Pond – Levada Trail of Faial loop from Protected Landscape of the Central Zone

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Levada Pond – Levada Trail of Faial loop from Protected Landscape of the Central Zone

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Levada Pond – Levada Trail of Faial loop from Protected Landscape of the Central Zone

02:22

7.88km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central

Waypoints

Start point

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321 m

Levada Pond

Highlight • Lake

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371 m

Varied hike! The route is partly scree, steep and at Cabego do Fogo with heavy winds. I definitely recommend ankle-high hiking boots with good tread, sure-footedness, enough to drink and a windproof jacket.

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2.03 km

Wooden Bridge Along the Levada in Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central

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Beautifully designed bridge along the levada

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6.70 km

Lava Cave

Highlight • Cave

7.26 km

Cave Entrance

7.88 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

3.01 km

574 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

2.48 km

1.81 km

608 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 1 November

22°C

16°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2023,Levada Trail bei Cabeço dos Trinta

Because the caldera was still in the clouds, we first went a little deeper into the levada. Here you can experience the partially still functioning water supply. Because of the rain this morning, the path was muddy in parts, so you had to balance on the edge of the canal. In order to go the tour as a circular route, …

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