Trails
Official waymarked routes of São Jorge (PR, PRC and GR).
Select a trail to view its route. Markers show each trailhead.
Highlights
Serra do Topo — Caldeira de Santo Cristo — Fajã dos Cubres
The island's most famous trail — from the highlands to the north fajã and its clam lagoon.
9.5 km · 2h30
Pico do Pedro — Pico da Esperança — Fajã do Ouvidor
From the island summit (1,053 m) down to the lava fajã on the north coast.
16.9 km · 4h00
Norte Pequeno
A loop through the fajãs of Mero, Penedia and Pontas — one of the best local circuits.
10.8 km · 3h00
Great Route 01 — Topo to Fajã dos Cubres
40 km in two stages — half the island east to northwest through the fajãs.
40 km · 11h30
All trails
Serra do Topo — Fajã dos Vimes
A short descent from the highlands to the south-coast fajã, with views of Pico and Faial.
5.5 km · 2h30
Pico Alto
A loop on the central plateau with views along the volcanic ridge.
6.2 km · 2h00
Fajã de São João — Lourais — Fajã dos Vimes
Links south-coast fajãs through fields and woodland.
9.7 km · 3h30
Fajã de Além
A ~5 km loop on the north coast: from the chapel down to seaside Fajã de Além and neighbouring fajãs.
5 km · 3h00
Fajã dos Vimes — Fragueira — Portal
A short walk from the fajã inland — a good add-on to PR2 or PR3.
3.1 km · 1h30
Caminho das Fontes
A cultural loop in Calheta — springs, gardens and local history.
4.5 km · 2h00
Great Route 02 — Ponta dos Rosais to Fajã dos Cubres
52 km in two stages — from the western tip to the north coast along the ridge.
52 km · 15h00
Official maps:Visit Azores — Trails· Detailed info:São Jorge Nature Park