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  • Pico Grande - There and back again

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    near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    smilingjanine
    Distance
    4.42mi
    Elevation +
    2224f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofPico Grande - There and back again Photo ofPico Grande - There and back again Photo ofPico Grande - There and back again

    A steep hike on a nice and natural path almost to top of the Pico Grande and back down. The first part of the trail gets you through groups of chestnuts and eukalyptus trees offering a beautiful view into the valley. We...

    Pretty steep climb, but worth it. Very Nice views. Easy to follow the route.
    e.levie37

  • Levada do Brasileiro

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    near Santa Maria Madalena, Madeira (Portugal)
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    luisfreitas
    Distance
    4.22mi
    Elevation +
    1601f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofLevada do Brasileiro Photo ofLevada do Brasileiro Photo ofLevada do Brasileiro

    The valley of Ribeira da Janela is rich in beauty and small waterways that feed its stream. As usual much of that water is channeled into Levadas to the delight of those who visit us. The Levada da Ribeira da Janela is...

    A levada mais bonita de se fazer., especialmente debaixo de nevoeiro.
    Ricardo_Pestana
    We did this hike in Match 2016, on a rainy day. It was our first encounter with levadas, and was much to our liking. Th...
    China Crisis

  • 25 fontes Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira

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    near Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira (Portugal)
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    Joanna7070
    Distance
    6.17mi
    Elevation +
    3143f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo of25 fontes Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira Photo of25 fontes Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira Photo of25 fontes Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira

    25 fontes Ribeira do Raposo Beginning at regional road ER 105, in Rabaçal, the Levada das 25 Fontes is one of the most popular hiking trails among tourists and locals. About 4.3 km long and with an estimated duration ...

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  • Caldeirão Verde, Madeira / Achada do Marquês

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    near Achada do Marquês, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Joanna7070
    Distance
    8.54mi
    Elevation +
    6916f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofCaldeirão Verde, Madeira / Achada do Marquês Photo ofCaldeirão Verde, Madeira / Achada do Marquês Photo ofCaldeirão Verde, Madeira / Achada do Marquês

    Achada do Marquês / Caldeirão Verde, Madeira PR 9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde is a moderate difficulty trail with a distance of 8.7 km (+ 8.7 km return), and offers hikers the chance to explore the orography of the island...

  • Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Texeira

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    near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    kursion
    Distance
    5.31mi
    Elevation +
    3104f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofPico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Texeira Photo ofPico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Texeira Photo ofPico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Texeira

    Very nice hike in the mountains of Madeira. Arrived at 6h45 for the sunrise (check the time on google since it changes). The best is to park at the meteo/defense station. Then walk to the point of view and start from h...

  • Senhora do Rosário - Curral das Freiras

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    near Senhora do Rosário, Madeira (Portugal)
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    Sander & Eline
    Distance
    7.86mi
    Elevation +
    1762f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofSenhora do Rosário - Curral das Freiras Photo ofSenhora do Rosário - Curral das Freiras Photo ofSenhora do Rosário - Curral das Freiras

    Senhora do Rosário - Curral das Freiras The Encumeada walk, is one of those walks that no serious walker should miss. If we had to choose one mountain walk this would be it. Magnificent views and very little climbing. S...

  • Lombada da Ponta do Sol - Apresentacao

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    near Canhas, Madeira (Portugal)
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    edwardnocker78
    Distance
    11.56mi
    Elevation +
    6165f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofLombada da Ponta do Sol - Apresentacao Photo ofLombada da Ponta do Sol - Apresentacao Photo ofLombada da Ponta do Sol - Apresentacao

    Easy Levada Hiking but long. Nearly no height differences. For the reason you have to cross waterfalls and tunnels you should have rainproif jackets and a lamp. From Lombada along the Levada do Moinho to the End there is...

  • Pico do Ariero - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira

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    near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)
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    denpuh
    Distance
    5.66mi
    Elevation +
    1444f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofPico do Ariero - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira Photo ofPico do Ariero - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira Photo ofPico do Ariero - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira

    Nice views one way route with several tunnels between two famous peaks. Moderate. Water and food reserve obligatory. Travel boots are highly recommended. Could be dangerous in case of high wind and rain. It is possible t...

  • Levada Nova Moinho Loop, Madeira

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    near Canhas, Madeira (Portugal)
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    arby101ca
    Distance
    4.26mi
    Elevation +
    1706f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofLevada Nova Moinho Loop, Madeira Photo ofLevada Nova Moinho Loop, Madeira Photo ofLevada Nova Moinho Loop, Madeira

    Start at the church high above Lombada da Ponta do Sol. Climb up the traverse 20 m east of the church and continue up about 550 m along lanes including a steep shortcut to to meet the Levada Nova. Follow the levada to th...

    Stunning scenery, a bit exposed in certain areas of the Levada Nova trail with rail guards. Keep a look out when you ch...
    albelsie

  • 25 Fontes Loop Hike

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    near Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Maurizio Pittau
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo of25 Fontes Loop Hike Photo of25 Fontes Loop Hike Photo of25 Fontes Loop Hike

    The 25 Fontes (25 fountains) levada is one of the most popular in Madeira Island. Its name lives up to the number of fountains or little waterfalls that’s possible to count once you arrive there. Along the way it’s poss...

  • Madeira 03 - Caniçal - Boca do Risco - Espigao Amarelo

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    near Feiteiras, Madeira (Portugal)
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    aladino01
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    Distance
    6.51mi
    Elevation +
    1975f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofMadeira 03 - Caniçal - Boca do Risco - Espigao Amarelo Photo ofMadeira 03 - Caniçal - Boca do Risco - Espigao Amarelo Photo ofMadeira 03 - Caniçal - Boca do Risco - Espigao Amarelo

    <<< English follows >>> Esta ruta es interesante porque no hay gente y el paisaje es precioso. Tras dejar el coche junto al bar O Pastel (N 32° 44.537' - W 16° 46.497') se suben un montón de escaleras hasta llegar al cam...

  • Rabocal - Risco waterfall - 25 fontsnes waterfall and back

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    near Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira (Portugal)
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    denpuh
    Distance
    7.02mi
    Elevation +
    1122f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofRabocal - Risco waterfall - 25 fontsnes waterfall and back Photo ofRabocal - Risco waterfall - 25 fontsnes waterfall and back Photo ofRabocal - Risco waterfall - 25 fontsnes waterfall and back

    Good easy route along levadas to 25 fontanes waterfall. Make a note as of Jan 2017 Risco tunnel is closed due to fall/slide so you can see Risco fall from outside only. Take minibus ER105 Rabacal parking to drop to Rabac...

  • Ponta do Sol incl waterfall on the road

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    near Ponta do Sol, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Cpeet tracker
    Distance
    2.69mi
    Elevation +
    289f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofPonta do Sol incl waterfall on the road Photo ofPonta do Sol incl waterfall on the road Photo ofPonta do Sol incl waterfall on the road

    Ponta do Sol is a nice little village which some nice wall art. This trail follows the old road (ER101) that connects Ponta do Sol to Madalena do Mar to pass under the beautiful waterfall of Anjos and discover the old tu...

  • [Madeira] Calheta - 25 fontes - Risco - Rabaçal

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    near Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira (Portugal)
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    pedroatg
    Distance
    7.37mi
    Elevation +
    4898f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 5.0
    Photo of[Madeira] Calheta - 25 fontes - Risco - Rabaçal Photo of[Madeira] Calheta - 25 fontes - Risco - Rabaçal Photo of[Madeira] Calheta - 25 fontes - Risco - Rabaçal

    Probably the most famous and traveled levada in Madeira, with one difference. Everyone usually starts in Rabaçal from Paul da Serra. Well, there is another way. It's from Calheta and the good thing is you are already on ...

    Levada muito bonita e fácil de fazer. Pode-se comprar bilhete até à casa do Rabaçal para evitar a subida e descida
    Américo Gonçalves

  • South west coast, Porto Santo Island (Portugal)

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    near Vila de Porto Santo, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Jan DK
    Distance
    9.67mi
    Elevation +
    794f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofSouth west coast, Porto Santo Island (Portugal) Photo ofSouth west coast, Porto Santo Island (Portugal) Photo ofSouth west coast, Porto Santo Island (Portugal)

    Start from Hotel Torre Praia, hike along the coast, further passing the harbour, through a small tunnel, up hills and down to the Porto Santo ferry to Funchal, departure 18:00. BE EXTRA CAREFULL, THERE IS A STRETCH APPR...

  • Pico do Arieiro, Pico Ruivo, around Pico das Torres.

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    near Ribeiro Frio, Madeira (Portugal)
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    VitKos
    Distance
    9.55mi
    Elevation +
    4232f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofPico do Arieiro, Pico Ruivo, around Pico das Torres. Photo ofPico do Arieiro, Pico Ruivo, around Pico das Torres. Photo ofPico do Arieiro, Pico Ruivo, around Pico das Torres.

    Generally I DO NOT recomend to follow this trail in part which is around Pico das Torres, because it's not maintained and in some parts heavily grown up with bushes. I had to crowl (no joke) in some parts and some parts ...

  • Ribeira Funda / Levada do Rei Madeira

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    near Ribeira Funda, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Joanna7070
    Distance
    7.36mi
    Elevation +
    2664f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofRibeira Funda / Levada do Rei Madeira Photo ofRibeira Funda / Levada do Rei Madeira Photo ofRibeira Funda / Levada do Rei Madeira

    Ribeira Funda / Levada do Rei Madeira Start/End: São Jorge Wastewater Treatment Plant / Ribeiro Bonito Levada do Rei, 5.3 km (+ 5.3 km return) long, will take you to discover the exuberant nature of the island, until y...

  • Queimads - Caldeirao Verde

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    near Achada do Marquês, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    HelenVJ
    Distance
    8.30mi
    Elevation +
    6955f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofQueimads - Caldeirao Verde Photo ofQueimads - Caldeirao Verde Photo ofQueimads - Caldeirao Verde

    The walk was really pretty. Lucky with the weather as the only rain was from walking underneath small showers of waterfalls. Walk in the mountains starting with wide paths along the levadas. lots of large stones and roo...

  • Larano Feiteiras - Fajã do Mar Maderia Sept 23

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    near Feiteiras, Madeira (Portugal)
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    healy.bernie
    Distance
    6.48mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofLarano Feiteiras - Fajã do Mar Maderia Sept 23 Photo ofLarano Feiteiras - Fajã do Mar Maderia Sept 23 Photo ofLarano Feiteiras - Fajã do Mar Maderia Sept 23

    Fab walk with magnificent views. As weather too bad to do Pico Ruivo this was a great alternative.As the day went on weather got better We started walking along a Levada then on rough track After lunch we walked along a ...

  • 25 Fountains Ribeira do Raposo Maderia Sept 23

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    near Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira (Portugal)
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    healy.bernie
    Distance
    5.82mi
    Elevation +
    791f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo of25 Fountains Ribeira do Raposo Maderia Sept 23 Photo of25 Fountains Ribeira do Raposo Maderia Sept 23 Photo of25 Fountains Ribeira do Raposo Maderia Sept 23

    Lovely easy walk, beautiful scenery but too busy for comfort. Not a walk if you want peace and quiet. That said I enjoyed the walk.It is a linear walk At the end there is a tunnel of 800 meters to go through.Def need a t...

  • Levada das 25 Fontes (Rabaçal)

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    near Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    smilingjanine
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    341f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLevada das 25 Fontes (Rabaçal) Photo ofLevada das 25 Fontes (Rabaçal) Photo ofLevada das 25 Fontes (Rabaçal)

    Nice waterful tour besides a great view and a beautiful levada. You can start the trail from the parking spot and go a street down to the Rabaçal House or take a bus like we did which brings you to our starting point....

    Très belle promenade
    remy papillon

  • Boca da Encumeda - Pico do Jorge - Pico Grande - Caminho Real- Boca da Encumeda

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    near Senhora do Rosário, Madeira (Portugal)
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    Matthias B
    Distance
    11.40mi
    Elevation +
    6998f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBoca da Encumeda - Pico do Jorge - Pico Grande - Caminho Real- Boca da Encumeda Photo ofBoca da Encumeda - Pico do Jorge - Pico Grande - Caminho Real- Boca da Encumeda Photo ofBoca da Encumeda - Pico do Jorge - Pico Grande - Caminho Real- Boca da Encumeda

    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 d...

    The route is difficult but very interesting, the weather was good, the views were excellent!
    Andriy Nnm

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