The Best Hiking Trails in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)

Poiso - Pico do Arieiro - Levada da Negra (Sunflower Walk 2)

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Dmytro B

Distance: 10.12mi
Elevation +: 1965f
TrailRank: 32

Photo ofPoiso - Pico do Arieiro - Levada da Negra (Sunflower Walk 2)

Moderate/difficult walk with tremendous scenery, traversing multiple unique micro-climates of Madeira, - pine woodlands of Poiso, - moorlands of Pico do Arieiro, - alpine-ish Santo António valley, - eucalyptus forest and...

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From Monte to Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)

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Jan DK

Distance: 1.88mi
Elevation +: 262f
TrailRank: 32| 4.0

Photo ofFrom Monte to Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)

Alternative route from Monte down to Funchal. You can take up with Bus or cablecar, and go down of this route, to busstop (bus 19), or you can go on your feet down to Funchal, a nice trip. 31-DEC-10 Approx. 3km to bus...

Really enjoyed this trail. We deviated slightly as the road after the bridge for us was not blocked so we were able to f...

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Monte Terreiro da Luta

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Michael Tilley

Distance: 3.13mi
Elevation +: 1309f
TrailRank: 32

This is a circular tour from Monte to Terreiro da Luta. For the most part, navigation is straightforward. However, after taking one of Madeira’s delightful alleyways, for want of a better word, I ended up on an open spa...

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Larano

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Helder Perestrelo

Distance: 36.50mi
Elevation +: 10591f
TrailRank: 31

Jesus! When at work I get exited and allways forget to turn off the recording. Although, this hike can be dangerous depending on the forecasts, with nice good summer day it is just a time travel to the very basics. Love ...

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Terreiro da Luta - Porto Novo

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Alex (crowncrow)

Distance: 9.12mi
Elevation +: 3097f
TrailRank: 31

A double levada hike. You take a buss nr 29 from Funchal and get off it about 1km from the stadium. You go towards and then via Levada Serra do Faial. Once in Camacha you head to Levada do Caniço. The second levada is fa...

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Socorridos Valley (Sunflower Walk 1)

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Dmytro B

Distance: 7.04mi
Elevation +: 1654f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofSocorridos Valley (Sunflower Walk 1)

Rather dull and uninspiring walk (compared to average Madeiran walk), - at least half of it goes through rural area with millions of dogs barking at each other non-stop, 4/10

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Madeira Feb2016 - Days 1 to 7 - Overview

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noGPS

Distance: 111.20mi
Elevation +: 32621f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofMadeira Feb2016 - Days 1 to 7 - Overview

Walk across Madeira from Sunday 7th to Saturday 13th of February 2016. From Porto Moniz (NW corner) to Ponta de São Lorenço (east cape) in 7 days. All 8 nightstays (from start point to end point) were in hotels that I h...

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MADEIRA day 4 from Pedra do Poiso to Pico Ruivo and then to Levada do Caldeirao Verde

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Галина Переверзєва

Distance: 13.78mi
Elevation +: 6168f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofMADEIRA day 4 from Pedra do Poiso to Pico Ruivo and then to Levada do Caldeirao Verde

Part of the trip from Eastern End of the Madeira Island to the Western End through all the Island. We went from our camping place in Pedra do do Poiso to highest point of the Island - Pico Ruivo (on the part of the trac...

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Levada dos tornos, from Curral Romeiros (D2) to Camacha Shopping center (alternative to Monte to Camacha Feb 2016)

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AnnikaL

Distance: 6.97mi
Elevation +: 443f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofLevada dos tornos, from Curral Romeiros (D2) to Camacha Shopping center (alternative to Monte to Camacha Feb 2016)

Bus number 29 from Funchal to Curral Romeiros (bus stop D2). Then walk in the same direction as the bus continues but the road below it, after that you will see stairs and signs to the Levada. Follow the Levada and th...

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Madeira Levada

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hans.ohlen

Distance: 9.89mi
Elevation +: 5827f
TrailRank: 28

Nice Levadawalk. Forgott to start recording again after rest when I pausen. We walked back all the way. Back 17:45. Started 10:00. 3 x 20 min paus.

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Funchal city and visit restaurant Zarcos with a nice view over Funchal. Madeira (Portugal)

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Jan DK

Distance: 7.01mi
Elevation +: 928f
TrailRank: 28

Photo of Funchal city and visit restaurant Zarcos with a nice view over Funchal. Madeira (Portugal)

Be carefull, the walk are on a road, with a lot of cars. Approx. 11km. 29-AUG-09

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Monte to Funchal

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Michael Tilley

Distance: 2.50mi
Elevation +: 89f
TrailRank: 27

This is a linear tour from Monte back to Funchal, and, is downhill all the way; only a confirmed masochist would dream of climbing up to Monte from Funchal. I started near the church and the start of the sledging, for w...

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Through the valley of the Ribeiro de João Gomes

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Dorfmeister

Distance: 2.24mi
Elevation +: 52f
TrailRank: 27

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This is a short, but sometimes difficult hike that passes through the Ribeiro de João Gomes valley. This valley was ravaged by a fire a few years ago and arid pieces of nature are a testimony to this. The path down is so...

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07 Lev do Tornos

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Instant

Distance: 3.76mi
Elevation +: 627f
TrailRank: 27

7 Levada dos Tornos - Monte - Barbosas - Romeiros and return Walk 7 from Walk Madeira 3rd edition 2010 by Shirley and Mike Whitehead, & Madeira Tour & Trail Map published by Discovery Walking Guides Ltd. Exertion Ratin...

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Tunnel (Eira Serrado) - Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Colmeal (Curral das Freiras valley)

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rob31v

Distance: 13.85mi
Elevation +: 4898f
TrailRank: 26| 5.0

This is a long hike starting at sunrise and finishing at sunset. I started at the Eira do Serrado side of the Tunnel of Curral das Freiras, hiking all the way up the surrounding mountain summits towards Pico do Arieiro. ...

Looks amazing. Will do it one day after I find some company to do it. Thanks for the recording!

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City walk Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)

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Jan DK

Distance: 4.90mi
Elevation +: 636f
TrailRank: 25

Photo ofCity walk Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)

Walk in town and visit in small bars. Approx. 8km. 10-FEB-06

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Monte - Levada Dos Tornos - Funchal

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Oz Arvo

Distance: 5.85mi
Elevation +: 2923f
TrailRank: 25

Start at bus top in Monte, walk above Monte (think trail is public) before descending via stations of the cross back to Monte, then Levada Dos Tornos (great waterfall - not for those with vertigo) and down to Funchal

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01 Soccoridos Valley

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Instant

Distance: 7.75mi
Elevation +: 39f
TrailRank: 25

1 Soccorridos Valley - may be still subject to flood damage Walk 1 from Walk! Madeira 3rd edition 2010 by Shirley & Mike Whitehead & Madeira Tour & Trail Map published by Discovery Walking Guides Ltd. Exertion Rating 2...

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Pico Cedro, Madeira

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arby101ca

Distance: 3.09mi
Elevation +: 1027f
TrailRank: 24

From the new road from Pico Ariero to Eira do Serrado up to the trig point on the ridge. Started with a bushwhack then MB path. From the trig point over to Pico Cedro. Returned on old bush roads. Great views of the Arier...

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Funchal - Levada Do Poco Barral - Levada Dos Piornas

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Oz Arvo

Distance: 9.46mi
Elevation +: 988f
TrailRank: 24

Circular walk from west end of Funchal seafront via Levada Do Poco Barral, Levada Do Curral and Levada Dos Piornas. Very short tunnels can be walked around with lots of steps - no torch required.

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Madeira Planning(!) day 6

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noGPS

Distance: 20.92mi
Elevation +: 4938f
TrailRank: 23

Attention! This is not 100% real data. Estimation = 38 km, +550m, -1.150m. Day 6 - to Porto da Cruz See related tracks in my user comment below (in the classical PC view of Wikiloc, not in the mobile view). km 0 - km...

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09 Lev dos Tornos

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Distance: 5.90mi
Elevation +: 810f
TrailRank: 23

9 Levada dos Tornos - Lombo da Quinta to Camacha Walk 9 from Walk Madeira 3rd edition 2010 by Shirley and Mike Whitehead, & Madeira Tour & Trail Map published by Discovery Walking Guides Ltd. Exertion Rating 2 of 5, Ti...

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04 Eco Park to Monte

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Distance: 3.18mi
Elevation +: 505f
TrailRank: 23

4 Ecological Park to Monte Walk 4 from Walk Madeira 3rd edition 2010 by Shirley and Mike Whitehead, & Madeira Tour & Trail Map published by Discovery Walking Guides Ltd. Exertion Rating 3 of 5, Time 1.75 hours, Distanc...

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Terreiro da Luta - Vale de Paraíso

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mcgeer

Distance: 3.22mi
Elevation +: 1135f
TrailRank: 22

Walking Levada dos Tornos from Curral Romeiros. 29 bus from Funchal to stop D2 in Romeiros. Take the lower road then go up concrete steps and continue on level walkway until levada is signposted. Some slightly scary mome...

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