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Pico da Esperança Crater Lake – View from Pico da Esperança loop from Ilha de São Jorge

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Norte Grande (Neves)

Pico da Esperança Crater Lake – View from Pico da Esperança loop from Ilha de São Jorge

Hard

4.7

(51)

237

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Pico da Esperança Crater Lake – View from Pico da Esperança loop from Ilha de São Jorge

05:40

19.5km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies do Pico da Esperança e Planalto Central

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6.32 km

Pico da Esperança Crater Lake

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Just look at a map to realize that São Jorge Island is a long mountain range - even with the Atlantic hiding and submerging much of the mountain range. The …

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6.48 km

View from Pico da Esperança

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3

6.85 km

Great path around the crater rim with impressive views

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7.80 km

It's absolutely moving to stand up here on the crater rim. Yesterday's volcano is today's green oasis. W💚W!

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9.08 km

Crater of Pico da Esperança

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9.13 km

View of Morro Pelado

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Almost alone in beautiful nature. The taxis don't cost much and they pick you up reliably at the end of the tour ...

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10.4 km

View of Terceira and Graciosa

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12.3 km

View of Mount Pico

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Right at the beginning of the trail that leads to Pico da Esperança, the highest point in Portugal appears on the horizon: Pico Mountain and its 2351m above sea level. …

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19.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

690 m

669 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

7.53 km

690 m

669 m

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Lowest point (580 m)

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