Corvo
Caldeirão trail PRC02COR
Caldeirão (PRC02COR) is a 4.8 km circular walk inside Corvo’s crater. It descends from Miradouro do Caldeirão and loops around the lakes.
The walk
Descend from the viewpoint into the caldera. Turn right at the large rock to circle the lakes anticlockwise. Pass Poço da Velha and keep left of the marsh. Return to the rock and climb back to the viewpoint.
The descent can be muddy and slippery. The trail runs between 400 m and 560 m above sea level. Lake water can rise onto the path. Keep away from the water's edge. Wear walking boots and bring sun protection. Carry drinking water for the walk.
What you'll see on the walk
Miradouro do Caldeirão
The viewpoint looks down over the lakes and volcanic cones.
Peat moss
Sphagnum sp. grows beside the path into the caldera.
The crater lakes
Rainwater and water stored in peat bogs feed the lakes.
Poço da Velha
The circuit passes Poço da Velha before skirting the marsh.
Getting to the start
Drive from Vila do Corvo to Miradouro do Caldeirão. The trail starts beside the viewpoint. Choose a day with good visibility.
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Caldeirão map and GPX
The GPX track, the official trail page and directions to the start in Maps.
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