Hiking loop from Arco de São Jorge

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Arco De São Jorge

Hiking loop from Arco de São Jorge

Moderate

4.6

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Hiking loop from Arco de São Jorge

02:46

6.87km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 55 m for 185 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 km

Steep ascent (do not use for descent; slippery)

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The path is passable in April 2026. But PLEASE only go uphill, as it is slippery/muddy and very steep. It passes fields, so it's probably not overgrown. Later in the …

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4.84 km

View of the Laurissilva Coast (Zona de Proteção Especial da Laurissilva da Madeira)

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Asphalt path and steep mountain ascent, but worth seeing.

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5.26 km

Rocky Beach with Strong Waves

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6.24 km

Swing With View of Arco da Calheta

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This swing near the rose garden was apparently once inscribed with the words "I live arco." The inscription is no longer there, but the swing invites you to swing in an unusual location.

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6.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

1.71 km

1.67 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

3.02 km

1.49 km

1.44 km

823 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

21°C

15°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

April 21, 2025,Wandeling rond Arco de São Jorge

Quite difficult walk with steep parts and the path was partly overgrown. Fine for young people, but us seventies found it quite challenging. Beautiful though.

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