PRC37 SMI

Rota da Água - Janela do Inferno

OpenLast checked September 27, 2026

The circular half of the Rota da Água, from the Casa da Água trail point above Lagoa to the Janela do Inferno, a vertical rock face in the Ribeira Seca. The route goes through water tunnels — a torch is required — past a catchment house and along the stream before returning. Easy in grade, 7.6 km, two and a half hours.

Route facts

Start and end
Rota da Água - Janela do Inferno
Length
7.6 km one way
Official walking time
2 h 30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Circular
Highest point
402 m
Lowest point
220 m
Start coordinates
37.74627, -25.53731

Figures as the regional trail service publishes them on the trail's own page. A row is missing where the official sheet does not state it.

Before you go

  • This route returns to its start, so nothing has to be arranged at the far end.

Plan the day

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