Toilets and water point at the viewpoint.
Sete Cidades towards the King's viewpoint
From Sete Cidades, walk along the green lake and climb up to the mirador do rei viewpoint. There is a beautiful view of the green and blue lakes. Continue along a wide, almost flat path to the car park at the Lomba do Vasco viewpoint. Head back down towards Sete Cidades on a short stretch of road, then turn left at the bend and take a signposted path on the right further on. Return via a very steep downhill road, which will really work your thighs... You can return to the town centre by following the Azure Lake or, for a shorter route, take the first street on the right at the bottom of the slope.
A very pretty circular walk.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 12.18 km -
Average duration: 4h 50 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 460 m -
Descent: - 463 m -
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Highest point: 570 m -
Lowest point: 260 m
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Start/End: N 37.862418° / W 25.79713° -
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- S/E : km 0 - alt. 268 m
- 1 : km 4.66 - alt. 565 m - Mirador du Roi
- 2 : km 9.53 - alt. 415 m - Viewpoint at Lomba do Vasco
- S/E : km 12.18 - alt. 268 m
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elise.pasquier@sfr
Overall rating : 4.5 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
It’s best to follow the route description; the climb isn’t difficult, with wide bends allowing for a gradual ascent. There’s just one spot that’s a bit trickier because the path has collapsed, but an alternative route has been created
There were quite a few people from the Belvédère du Roi onwards, a very beautiful viewpoint. After that, it’s an unpaved forest track with motorbikes, quads and tractors passing through. The view remains very beautiful, but it’s not in the wilderness
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