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38.59, -28.70 · rel 4573807
38.59, -28.70 · rel 4573807
GR01FAI Faial Costa a Costa
38,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Azores · 38.59°N ·
28.70°W
38,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
6× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× viewpoint
2× Water
4× monument
5× summit
3× cave
Miradouro da Ribeirinha
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Fonte do Valado
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Homenagem a todos os Faroleiros que prestaram serviço no Farol da Ribeirinha
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Reabilitação da Rua da Igreja
monument ·
45 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Homenagem às vítimas do Sismo 9 de julho de 1998 25 anos
monument ·
30 m off route
2,7 km
7%
Alto do Brejo
summit ·
on the route
34,0 km
88%
Miradouro das Pedras Negras
viewpoint ·
on the route
34,0 km
88%
Miradouro para o Caldeirão
viewpoint ·
on the route
34,0 km
88%
Cabeço do Canto
summit ·
on the route
34,0 km
88%
Miradouro para o Cabeço do Canto
viewpoint ·
on the route
34,0 km
88%
Furna Ruim
cave ·
on the route
34,0 km
88%
Gruta do Cabeço do Canto
cave ·
37 m off route
34,0 km
88%
Beneficiação do Caminho Rural do Salão - Fase I
monument ·
58 m off route
34,0 km
88%
Cabeço do Fogo
summit ·
on the route
36,7 km
95%
Alto do Cabouco
summit ·
on the route
36,7 km
95%
Miradouro do Alto do Cabouco
viewpoint ·
on the route
36,7 km
95%
Miradouro da Caldeira
viewpoint ·
on the route
36,7 km
95%
Gruta do Parque do Capelo
cave ·
on the route
36,7 km
95%
Fonte das Areias
Water ·
27 m off route
36,7 km
95%
Cabeço Verde
summit ·
116 m off route
36,7 km
95%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
GR01FAI Faial Costa a Costa is 38.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, GR01FAI Faial Costa a Costa takes approximately 9h 36min to complete.
No, GR01FAI Faial Costa a Costa is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
GR01FAI Faial Costa a Costa starts near coordinates 38.593, -28.6127.
GR01FAI Faial Costa a Costa is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.