Azores Trails - Furnas
If you like to venture out on hikings, on São Miguel island, Azores, you will be able to enjoy the best trails. Considered the Green Island, for its landscapes, extensive meadows and forest patches for its mountains, the São Miguel island contains several trails where you can enjoy these superb views of nature.
Furnas valley is no exception to these adventures due to its location. In the Furnas volcano, the lagoon occupies a privileged position and stands out for its extension, surrounded by rich and extravagant vegetation, which lives up to the nickname “Handsome Valley” of this area of São Miguel.
Discover the various trails you can take in this parish:
Pico do Ferro Trail
This trail starts at Furnas center, 5 minutes from Casa Senhora do Rosário House, up to Pico do Ferro viewpoint. Of medium difficulty, this hike passes through Caldeiras, along Furnas Lagoon side walk, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias and, after a steep climb, Pico do Ferro viewpoint. The effort of this climb is rewarded because of the variety of endemic species (birds) and plants you will find. The return to Senhora do Rosário House is made the same way.
Reference Points:
1 - Terra Nostra Park
2 – Sanguinal
3 - Furnas Lagoon
4 - Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
5 - Pico do Ferro Viewpoint
For more details about the hiking path, visit the online page with more graphic information about this Furnas trail.
Grená Park and Pico do Ferro Trail
This trail starts in the same way as the Pico do Ferro Trail, however, from the viewpoint the path will have another destination: Grená Park. When leaving this point of the trail, you need to go down north to the “enchanted forest”, in this place you will find a direct shortcut to Grená Park. We advise you to visit their online page to see prices and visiting hours.
Because this is a circular hike, when leaving Gréna Park continue in the same direction until Senhora do Rosário House.
Reference Points:
1 - Terra Nostra Park
2 – Sanguinal
3 - Furnas Lagoon
4 - Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
5 - Pico do Ferro Viewpoint
6 - Cryptomeria Bridge
7 - Grená Park
For more detailed information from this trail to Grená Park, visit the online brochure.
Furnas Lagoon Trail
The circular hike at Furnas Lagoon is easy and takes approximately 3 hours. This walking route starts and ends in the center of the parish, close to Senhora do Rosário House and is considered one of the most beautiful lagoons on São Miguel island. Enjoy all the corners of this lagoon and its unique features.
Reference Points:
1 – Poça da Dona Beija
2 – Pico do Milho
3 - Furnas Lagoon
For more details on this hiking, see the online brochure.
Furnas Lagoon and Salto do Rosal Trail
The circular hike at Furnas Lagoon is easy and takes approximately 3 hours. This walking route starts and ends in the center of the parish, close to Senhora do Rosário House and is considered one of the most beautiful lagoons on São Miguel island. Enjoy all the corners of this lagoon and its unique features.
Reference Points:
1 – Poça da Dona Beija
2 – Pico do Milho
3 - Furnas Lagoon
For more details on this hiking, see the online brochure.
The circular hike at Furnas Lagoon is easy and takes approximately 3 hours. This walking route starts and ends in the center of the parish, close to Senhora do Rosário House and is considered one of the most beautiful lagoons on São Miguel island. Enjoy all the corners of this lagoon and its unique features.
Reference Points:
1 – Poça da Dona Beija
2 – Pico do Milho
3 - Furnas Lagoon
For more details on this hiking, see the online brochure.
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