Boca da Encumeda - Pico do Jorge - Pico Grande - Caminho Real- Boca da Encumeda
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 11.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6,998 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 6,998 ft
- Max elevation
- 5,295 ft
- TrailRank
-
49
5
- Min elevation
- 2,627 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 5 hours 56 minutes
- Coordinates
- 5635
- Uploaded
- October 9, 2021
- Recorded
- September 2021
near Senhora do Rosário, Madeira (Portugal)
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Start from the Encumeada pass along the PR 1.3 'Vereda da Encumeada' dirction east. In the beginning very steep stairs but rewarded with stunning views. After little bit more than 4km (about 1.5h) near the peak of Pico do Jorge turn right / south on a little pathway between shrubs. It is steep and slippery, watch your step. Going uphill again the path is getting much better, leading you through a very interesting volcanic alpine scenery. After 8km you turn right into the main path to Pico Grande. The last meters to the peak are secured with steal ropes and require a little bit of climbing.
Downwards first part on the same path, then stay on the main path direction south. At Boca do Cerro you reach the PR 12 'Caminho Real', turn right / west back to Encumeada pass all along the Caminho Real.
The tour is also possible in other direction
Downwards first part on the same path, then stay on the main path direction south. At Boca do Cerro you reach the PR 12 'Caminho Real', turn right / west back to Encumeada pass all along the Caminho Real.
The tour is also possible in other direction
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The route is difficult but very interesting, the weather was good, the views were excellent!
Ruta difícil por el desnivel y el kilometraje. Actualmente, el PR12 está cerrado por obras en la carretera. Supone que no tiene mantenimiento y hay muchas zarzas que dificultan el camino (este último tramo, no lo recomiendo). Por lo demás, vistas fantásticas y ruta bien marcada.