Madeira Hiking

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This hike takes you along the Levada do Caldeirão Verde, a famous Madeira levada. You'll pass through tunnels and lush forests to reach the spectacular Caldeirão Verde waterfall.

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This hike follows the Levada das 25 Fontes to an impressive collection of 25 sources that flow into a natural basin. You'll traverse tunnels and verdant landscapes along the way.

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Near Capo Girao, you'll find Cabo Girão's Hanging Garden, a botanical garden housing a wide variety of colorful plants and flowers. You can stroll through the garden's paths, exploring the diversity of local flora while enjoying panoramic views.

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This hike takes you from Pico Ruivo to the summit of Pico do Arieiro, one of the island's highest peaks. You'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains and ocean.

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Starting in Ribeiro Frio, this hike leads you through the laurel forest to Portela, offering magnificent views of the surrounding valleys and mountains.

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This hike takes you through the beautiful laurel forest of Fanal Natural Park. You'll be surrounded by ancient trees and enjoy a mystical and peaceful atmosphere.

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This hike introduces you to Levada do Rei, a popular Madeira levada. You'll traverse lush landscapes, tunnels, and bridges, passing by waterfalls and valleys.

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The Vereda da Ribeira da Janela is a 2.7-kilometer trail that takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. It follows the traces of an ancient path that used to connect Curral Falso (Fanal) to Ribeira da Janela. This trail is of moderate difficulty and is mainly downhill.

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This hiking trail follows one of the island's oldest public levadas, spanning a total distance of 11 kilometers with an estimated 5 hours of walking.

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This 10.5-kilometer hiking trail, with an estimated duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes, starts near Ribeira da Cruz, along the regional road E.R. 101.

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This hike takes you into the heart of the lush laurel forest of Madeira, in the north-west of the island, offering one of the most amazing and immersive experiences in the region. The Levada Dos Cedros is located on the south side of the long ridge of approximately 10-12 kilometers that leads to Ribeira de Janela, overlooking the valley of the same name, which is situated 800 meters below. The ER209 road passes near the trail.

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This moderate-difficulty trail of 10.8 kilometers, with a duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes, connects the highest points on the island of Madeira, namely Pico Ruivo (1862 meters), Pico das Torres (1851 meters), and Pico do Areeiro (1817 meters). You will traverse a portion of the central mountainous area, which is an integral part of the Natura 2000 Network.

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The Vereda do Pico Ruivo trail stretches for 2.8 kilometers, with an additional 2.8 kilometers for the return journey. The estimated round trip duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes. This route starts at Achada do Teixeira and ascends towards the highest point on the island of Madeira, Pico Ruivo (1862 meters).

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The Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã trail, which extends for 2.7 kilometers one way (with a return of 2.7 kilometers) and can be completed in about 1 hour and 30 minutes (one way), will give you the opportunity to discover the variety of indigenous flora while enjoying exceptional views of the island of Porto Santo.

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Starting from Ribeiro Frio, this short hike follows the Levada de Serra do Faial and leads to the Balcões viewpoint, which offers a superb panorama of the Ribeira da Metade valley and Faial. The Vereda dos Balcões trail is of modest dimensions, totaling 1.5 kilometers one way (3 kilometers round trip), providing you with the opportunity to admire the panorama from the Balcões viewpoint.

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The Encumeada trail, measuring 11.2 kilometers in length with an estimated duration of 6 hours, starts at Encumeada. This hike includes numerous ascents and descents, taking place between 1800 and 1000 meters in altitude toward the Pico Ruivo refuge.

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This hike begins in the small village of Ilha and takes you to Pico Ruivo, the highest point on the island of Madeira, rising to an altitude of 1862 meters. When you reach the summit, the feeling of being at the top of the island is simply fabulous, offering a graceful and magnificent landscape to admire.

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This 8-kilometer trail, with an estimated duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes, begins near the Portela viewpoint, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the villages of Porto da Cruz and Faial.

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The Levada Fajã do Rodrigues, with a total length of 3.9 kilometers (with a round trip of 3.9 kilometers) and an estimated duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes, provides the opportunity to peacefully appreciate the beauty of the surrounding nature.

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The Caminho Real do Paul do Mar is a short trail of 1.8 kilometers, with an approximate duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes, winding downhill between the village of Prazeres and Paul do Mar.

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The PR20 trail, known as the Vereda do Jardim do Mar, is a short hiking route, a brief ascent of 1.35 kilometers (equivalent to a round trip of 2.7 kilometers), which will take you to the charming village of Prazeres. Once there, you will have the opportunity to explore the village before retracing your steps to descend back to Jardim do Mar, which takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours of walking.

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The Caminho do Pináculo and Folhadal trail extends over a total distance of 15 kilometers, with an estimated walking time of approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes. It traverses a preserved natural environment characterized by varying altitudes, reaching a peak at 1490 meters, and winds its way through lush Laurissilva forest.