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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Janela do Inferno

São Miguel, Azores, Portugal

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 97 2026
Janela do Inferno

A circular trail of about 8 km on São Miguel that crosses pastures before entering a forested gorge. Old aqueducts, bridges and dark tunnels lead to a moss-covered wall where water spills from a hole into a pond.

Highlights

  • Hand-carved water tunnels
  • Forested gorge with aqueducts
  • Janela do Inferno waterfall

Good to know

  • About 8 km loop, 2 to 3 hours
  • Bring a light for low, dark tunnels
  • Muddy and flooded after rain

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