This incredible 4.9 km circular hike takes you on a forest bathing experience like no other. The hike will take you approximately 2 hours to complete and is considered moderately difficult. The trail head begins in the parking lot of Lagoa do Canario which is situated in Sete Cidades park area.
The path winds along a densely forested path that leads to gorgeous lakes, and then you will begin to climb to the trails highest peak called Pico das Éguas which is 873 feet above sea level. The day we visited was foggy and rainy and so we didn’t get to experience the views but apparently they are spectacular and provide a panoramic view of the lush landscapes.Â
Even though it was rainy and foggy the day we visited we wouldn’t have changed a thing. The greens of the trees and wild flowers were so incredibly vivid and we feel that we would have missed that appreciation had it been a sunny day.
Hiking the Serra Devassa trail immerses you into a calming embrace of nature, allowing for a rejuvenating forest bathing experience that helps to promote mental clarity, reduce stress, and can enhance your overall well-being through the calming sights, sounds, and scents of the lush surroundings.Â
By the end of this hike we felt like we had climbed Mount Everest! What a feat! Laughing in the rain at how windy and foggy it was at the highest peak, to the beauty of the lush greenery and the views around the beautiful lakes; it really was the BEST hike imaginable!
This hike was incredible and will forever be etched in my memory as one incredible journey shared with great friends. I would highly recommend this hike if you are visiting the Azores.Â
You can download a trail guide printable pamphlet here: Serra Devassa Hiking Trail Ma