The trail begins and ends along the road that goes up to Cabeço Verde. It passes by unique places, highlighting the Furna Ruim, the Caldeirão and the whole landscape on the Peninsula of the Capelo. Along the route it is possible to observe several specimens of the Laurissilva forest.

Start the route along the road that goes up to Cabeço Verde, one of the volcanic cones of the Capelo Peninsula, in the west of Faial. Start by surrounding this Cabeço, overlooking the Fajã da Praia do Norte, Cabeço do Fogo, Morro de Castelo Branco and other volcanic cones present in the Capelo Peninsula, aligned with an approximate east – west orientation.

Afterwards, go down to the right on the way for 750 m. Next to the informative signs, follow to the right until the Furna Ruim, Volcanic Algar with 55 m of depth. Continue on the shortcut between some specimens of the Laurissilva forest, such as laurel (Laurus azorica), holly (Ilex perado subsp. azorica), grape (Vaccinium cylindraceum) and heather (Erica azorica), bypassing the Algar do Caldeirão until reaching the path of Bagacina.

Cross the path and climb the staircase towards Cabeço do Canto, from which you will see the landscape of Capelinhos Volcano. Go around this Cabeço in its entirety and go back the same way, following the markings, until you reach the Cabeço Verde again.

Afterwards, go down to the right on the way for 750 m. Next to the informative signs, follow to the right until the Bad Furna, volcanic Algar with 55 m of depth. Continue on the shortcut between some specimens of the Laurissilva forest, such as laurel (Laurus azorica), holly (Ilex perado subsp. azorica), grape (Vaccinium cylindraceum) and heather (Erica azorica), bypassing the Algar do Caldeirão until reaching the path of Bagacina.

Cross the path and climb the staircase towards Cabeço do Canto, from which you will see the landscape of Capelinhos Volcano. Go around this Cabeço in its entirety and go back the same way, following the markings, until you reach the Cabeço Verde again.

Difficulty: Medium

Length: 3.1 km

Average duration: 2h30 hrs

Altitude:

Minimum altitude: 253 m

Maximum altitude: 488 m

Recommended equipment: Footwear suitable for hiking, waterproof, hat, sunscreen, snacks and water.

Obs. Private services add 30% to the above values.