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Água De Alto

Secret Waterfall loop from Água de Alto

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Água De Alto

Secret Waterfall loop from Água de Alto

Easy

4.8

(38)

175

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Secret Waterfall loop from Água de Alto

01:01

3.41km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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50 m

Water Reservoir and Trailhead to Quatro Fábricas da Luz and Lagoa do Fogo

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Ideal starting point for the hike up to Lagoa do Fogo

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236 m

Quatro Fábricas da Luz Reservoir

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783 m

Fábrica da Vila Hydroelectric Plant Ruins

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The ruins of the old power plants are in danger of collapsing and are no longer allowed to be entered. Information boards tell about the history of the factories, absolutely worth seeing and impressive, how quickly nature reclaims its territory.

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1.70 km

Secret Waterfall

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The waterfall is located on the Ribeira da Praia River.

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1.77 km

Natural Pool with Waterfall in São Miguel

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Unfortunately, I discovered the pool too late. It's deep enough to jump in and climb out should work too. (I haven't tried it myself though)

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3.05 km

Abandoned Hydroelectric Power Plant

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But the path is accessible again, where PRIVADO stood in the spring, the door is now open again.

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3.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

118 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

118 m

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Secret Waterfall loop from Água de Alto

Water Reservoir and Trailhead to Quatro Fábricas da Luz and Lagoa do Fogo

Quatro Fábricas da Luz Reservoir

Fábrica da Vila Hydroelectric Plant Ruins

Secret Waterfall

Natural Pool with Waterfall in São Miguel

Abandoned Hydroelectric Power Plant

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