Salto da Farinha Waterfall – Padrão das Alminhas Waterfall loop from Achadinha

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Salto da Farinha Waterfall – Padrão das Alminhas Waterfall loop from Achadinha

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Salto da Farinha Waterfall – Padrão das Alminhas Waterfall loop from Achadinha

03:26

10.8km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.16 km

Wooden Bridge to Poço Azul

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"Jungle Bridge" made of wood that leads over the gorge to the Poco Azul.

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2.21 km

Waterfall on the Trail

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In summer there is no Waterfall. Don’t swim here! Water is not clear in summer beacause no flow.

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2.86 km

Salto da Farinha Waterfall

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Salto da Farinha is a beautiful waterfall accessible via Miradouro do Salto da Farinha. The route, although it can be narrow and steep, reveals stunning views. The location offers tranquility …

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4.86 km

Padrão das Alminhas Waterfall

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Waterfall with surrounding meadows and a small pool underneath for swimming.
The locals say Padrão das Alminhas: in German as much as holy place; Place to relax and good aura

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4.97 km

Wooden Footbridge over the Ribeira do Cachaço

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5.07 km

Pesqueiro Historic Site

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Very windy on some days! Caution advised!

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8.01 km

Mouth of Ribeira dos Caldeirões

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I added some photos in good weather. It had not rained for about 1.5 weeks. We climbed over the rocks.
Respect what a river that can become.

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9.20 km

Wooden Bridge and Waterfall on Ribeira dos Caldeirões

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Here it goes over a stream. Bridge is already a bit rotten, better run on the edge. Scenic very nice.

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

2.00 km

1.46 km

1.24 km

195 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

2.30 km

2.12 km

1.85 km

340 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 18 October

21°C

16°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

October 18, 2024,Wasserfall auf dem Weg – Salto do Farinha Runde von Achada

Beautiful but also strenuous route that is always uphill and downhill. As is typical for a volcanic island, it is always steep. Great views and great nature

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