Lagoa do Capitão — route on the island of Pico (PR 13 PIC)

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Lagoa do Capitão — route on the island of Pico (PR 13 PIC)

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Lagoa do Capitão — route on the island of Pico (PR 13 PIC)

05:31

16.2km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 13, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1 m

Convent of São Pedro de Alcântara and The Wishing Tree

Highlight • Religious Site

Dating back to the 17th century, the convent was built following the legend of a ship that was saved from a pirate attack by a female image. The Convent has …

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2.93 km

Old Water Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

On the tour there is a detour to an old water reservoir. Pure jungle!

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8.26 km

Captain's Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Fascinating lagoon on Pico Island, reached by bus via ER 3-2, with parking nearby, or on foot via PR 13. At 826 meters above sea level, it offers views of …

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

5.67 km

4.71 km

Surfaces

11.2 km

2.88 km

1.83 km

179 m

116 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 25 October

24°C

19°C

19 %

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Comments

August 18, 2023,In Sáo Roque in Hochland von Pico

Depending on the weather conditions and the associated soil conditions, the passage in the forest is not always to be described as moderately difficult but as demanding (high risk of slipping / deep mud holes)!

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