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Cabeço do Fogo Summit – Praia da Fajã loop from Capelo

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Cabeço do Fogo Summit – Praia da Fajã loop from Capelo

Hard

4.5

(2)

14

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Cabeço do Fogo Summit – Praia da Fajã loop from Capelo

05:33

16.1km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central

Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies do Cabeço do Fogo

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

734 m

Typical House of the Capelo Forest Park

Highlight • Structure

Very nice little Parc, here you can wait for the taxi after the hike. Cozy shade places available, as well as toilets.

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2

3.38 km

Cabeço do Fogo Summit

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The last ascent goes very steeply between wooden railings. Once at the top, you have a beautiful view of the island west. Partly blowing a strong wind.

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3

7.91 km

View of Fajã

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View of Faja

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4

8.73 km

Praia da Fajã

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Part rocky beach, part with black volcanic sand. Quiet location, one of the least frequented on the Island. There are facilities on site, such as toilets and parking. It is part of the official PRC 2 FAI route.

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5

9.47 km

Chapel of Our Lady of Penha de França

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The graceful Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França dates back to 1787 and has been renovated several times over the years. It has a simple facade with a bell tower and exposed bell.

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10.6 km

View of Fajã

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7

11.4 km

Rocha da Fajã Trail

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8

11.5 km

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows

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One of the churches with the most recent reconstruction in the Azores - despite being built in the 17th century, it was destroyed and rebuilt several times over the years. …

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

3.86 km

2.02 km

1.55 km

1.49 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

7.17 km

5.29 km

1.75 km

1.05 km

374 m

332 m

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Highest point (530 m)

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