Official trailPRC37SMI
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Janela do Inferno (Rota da Água)
Janela do Inferno is one of the most distinctive points on the Rota da Água: a water-eroded cavity reached along a route of tunnels and historic water infrastructure.
PRC37SMI is listed as a small circular trail of 7.6 km, around 2 h 30 and easy difficulty. The route starts in the Remédios area of Lagoa.
See this hike with Miguel™Distance7,6 km
Duration2h30
DifficultyEasy
Trail typeLoop
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Technical reading of the trail
A technical reading of the trail based on Miguel™ Hiking criteria: route, terrain, exposure, relief, effort and decision conditions.
Technical profile
TerrainForest
ExposureSheltered
PanoramaModerate
Access from the area~20 min from Ponta Delgada
Expert reading
How to read the trail
starting at Casa da Água, a former milk collection point converted into a hikers' welcome center, in Remédios da Lagoa. The route follows old aqueducts to Janela do Inferno, a vertical wall carved by water erosion, with a natural pool home to newts.
Best for
For hikers curious to discover an unusual geological site, a wall of water carved by erosion, on an easy but fairly long route.
When to pass
Looking for a short walk (still 7.6 km despite the easy rating) or heavy rain making the tunnels and damp sections uncomfortable.
When Miguel recommends it
Miguel recommends this trail rather than Salto do Cabrito for hikers curious about an unusual geological site (an erosion wall) rather than a classic waterfall, on an easier route; best on dry days, as the tunnels and damp sections are less pleasant in heavy rain.
Trail logistics
7.6 km, about 2h30, easy-difficulty loop. Starts and ends at Casa da Agua. Hiking shoes recommended.
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
A 7.6 km loop
PRC37SMI is listed as a small circular trail of 7.6 km, around 2 h 30 and easy difficulty. The route starts in the Remédios area of Lagoa. It is a small practical detail, but an important one when preparing this walk. The trail follows Ribeira Seca, passes through several tunnels and crosses old aqueduct structures once linked to water supply.
Janela do Inferno appears as a spring-rich vertical wall containing a cavity carved by erosion. The Trails of the Azores information lists 7.6 km and an average duration of about 2 h 30. The trail information recommends a light for the tunnel sections. Official trail information recommends carrying a light for the tunnels.
Janela do Inferno is one of the most distinctive points on the Rota da Água: a water-eroded cavity reached along a route of tunnels and historic water infrastructure.
ON SITE
A landscape shaped by water
Tunnels, aqueducts and springs
The trail follows Ribeira Seca, passes through several tunnels and crosses old aqueduct structures once linked to water supply.
PRC37SMI distance and duration
The Trails of the Azores information lists 7.6 km and an average duration of about 2 h 30.
A torch for the tunnels
Official trail information recommends carrying a light for the tunnels.
Preparing an unusual trail
PRC37SMI is listed as a small circular trail of 7.6 km, around 2 h 30 and easy difficulty.
CHOOSING YOUR VISIT
Why a torch belongs in the pack
Official trail information recommends carrying a light for the tunnels. It is a small practical detail, but an important one when preparing this walk.
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