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Hiking : Caldeirão do Inferno

Portugal Santana

MonaandChris

Thomas Berg.

Jakob Hürner

Jakob Hürner

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This extremely difficult hiking route will take you to the stunning destination of Caldeirão do Inferno. The 16.489-kilometer trail boasts an elevation gain of 1890 meters and will take approximately 8 hours and 32 minutes to complete.

Starting at the trailhead, you'll first come across a picturesque lagoon (Lagoa) just 0.67 kilometers from the beginning. As you continue, you'll find a cafe (0.04 km) for a quick stop before reaching various water sources along the way (at 0.09 km, 0.12 km, and 7.17 km).

One of the highlights of the hike is the stunning Caldeirão Verde waterfall (5.86 km), followed by another waterfall, Caldeirão do Inferno (8.24 km). These natural beauties are worth the journey and offer a refreshing break.

Throughout the trail, you'll also encounter important points such as boundary stones (1.99 km, 1.17 km, 1.86 km), information points (4.15 km, 0.04 km, 0.04 km, 0.02 km, 0.04 km, 4.13 km, 5.86 km, 7.81 km, 7.77 km, 7.03 km, 7.32 km, 7.27 km), parking areas (0.02 km, 0.0 km), viewpoints (2.63 km, 3.68 km, 4.44 km, 5.56 km, 4.69 km, 5.27 km, 0.8 km), picnic sites (0.09 km, 0.12 km), and even a municipality tourist map (0.02 km).

As this is an extremely difficult hike with significant elevation gain, it is crucial to pack plenty of water, snacks, and appropriate gear. Check the weather forecast before embarking on this challenging adventure and be prepared for a long day of hiking. Enjoy the natural wonders and breathtaking views along the route to Caldeirão do Inferno!