Flores PR®03 - Poço do Bacalhau / Miradouro das Lagoas

PR®03 trail (round trip) starting from the Bacalhau waterfall and circular route around the lakes

Allow between 4 and 5 hours without breaks

Numerous iconic viewpoints of the island (west coast, waterfalls, lakes) with a steep first section (gradient: 30%) before following a ridge to reach the lakes reserve.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.93 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,510 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,539 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,139 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 217 ft

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Description of the walk

Start from the Bacalhau waterfall in Faja Grande.

Stunning views of the west coast (Faja Grande and Fajazinha) and Morro Alto.

A very easy route between the four lakes (Branca, Sécateur, Negra and Comprida) to the miraduro.

The path is very well signposted, like all trails in the Azores (yellow and red).

Bring a windbreaker for the section on the ridge and sturdy footwear (the lake area is a wetland in all seasons).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 246 ft - Waypoint 1
  2. 1 : mi 1.36 - alt. 2,119 ft - End of steep gradient: 30% (+575 m over 2 km)
  3. S/E : mi 7.93 - alt. 246 ft - Waypoint 2

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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