From Encumeada pass to Pico Ruivo and walk on to Achada do Teixeira. Madeira (Portugal)
- Distance
- 8.44mi
- Elevation +
- 4078f
- TrailRank
- 49
The climb was a little bit strenuous, but a very good trip. No dangerous places. Approx. 13,5km. 21-AUG-09.
The climb was a little bit strenuous, but a very good trip. No dangerous places. Approx. 13,5km. 21-AUG-09.
ELEVATION: +350,-350 Roundtrip at Ribeiro Frio. On my recorded walk you have flat terrain all the way along the PR-11 and PR-10 until you hit a little waterstation about an hour on the PR-10 (Levada do Furado). From the...
Circular route starting at the Posto Florestal do Fanal, then dropping down some 1000+ steps to Levada dos Cedros, stopping briefly to admire a cascading waterfall. Follow the Levada for a few hours (the path was in ne...
Beautiful circular route, split into 3 differing sections; red earth/gorse/heather, quasi-rainforest woodland and eucalyptus forest with a rich diversity of flora. Possibly overgrown in places. But well worth checking ...
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Get Wikiloc Premium Upgrade to remove Ads8 km – 450 m ascent Rating: 4 out of 5 One of the must-do-walks of Madeira. Since it’s a very nice trail and quite easy, it’s very popular and therefore recommended to start as early as possible if you want to avoid ...
<<< English follows >>> Esta ruta está llena de gente y parece una romería. Hay tanta gente que no vas a necesitar descargarte el track para tu GPS: basta con que llegues al aparcamiento (N 32° 47.039’ - W 16° 54.340’) y...
Paths are at places very narrow and slippery and sometimes washed away. There are areas where you wil get wet. Don't forget your flashlight. Only walk the levada as far as you think you be able to.
On the trip, you will meet 9 stone crosses. 23-12-2014 Approx.: 3,8km History about Terreiro Da Luta, the war 1914-18: http://www.momentosdehistoria.com/MH_02_08_Marinha.htm
29-12-2014 Approx.: 3,1km http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponta_do_Sol,_Madeira Push the Video button
From the Solar and church in Lombarda da Ponta do Sol we followed the millstream Levada do Moinho to its headwaters. This levada has been greatly improved by clearing brush and installing guide cables. Then we climbed th...
Walk from Apartment IMPERATRIZ up through the city, going of the old trail to the "snow house", from where they in the winter in the old days, pick up eis down to Funchal (perhaps to drinks in the bar). It is a strenuou...
Beautiful walk walking through pathways bordered with giant Heather and broom.Very misty day so no views but this had a magic of it own The track was very quiet that day Well worth doing in either good or bad weather
Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo. Today we did the full hike from the two highest peaks of Madeira, Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo ⛰ , and back. A stunning but tough hike that was over 14km with a total of elevation change o...
Walk on levada Pionais to Camara de Lobos and back along the seafront. Approx. 16,5km. 23-AUG-09
Circular path that combines three levadas and some connecting trails. It starts at Levada Nova do Moinho da Serra. The levada is optional since it is flanked by a road. Follow the levada to its source located next to ...
Curral das Freiras - Pico do Cerco - Pico Grande (Phone ran out 10 mins before the end, hence why route is not marked as circular. This IS a circular route.) Very challenging route, only for experienced walkers with pr...
We park the car in Rabaçal. Then there is a levada on the right (of the road that goes to the Houses of Rabaçal). At the end of the Levada de Alecrim (about 3 km) you find beautiful lakes. There is kind of a hidden path ...
18 km – 1300 m ascent Rating: 4 out of 5 This hike starts at Encumeada, where there is a parking, picnic place and a souvenir shop along the ER105 road. It follows the Verada da Encumada (PR1.3) towards Pico Ruivo, a...
Circular route combining the two levadas. Levada do Brasileiro has the particularity of leading the water through different levels, letting the water run freely from the top level until it is again captured by the low...
Must do- walk when in Madeira. Impressive waterfall and the 25 fontes lagoon is just an awesome place to be. Nature at it’s best! Enjoy!!!
16 km – 620 m ascent Rating: 4 out of 5 for the scenery. However, the trail is so crowded that it takes away some of the beauty of the place. From the big parking next to the ER105, you find the Levada do Alecrim alm...
Estimate: 18km, +1.300m, -1.100m without the Levada at km 15.9 to 21.9 This estimate is probably more realistic than the altitude components measured by my smartphone GPS. Please find the tracks of the other days by se...
12 km – 1000 m ascent Rating: 5 out of 5 A hike to the highest peak of Madeira, Pico Ruivo (1862 m) along the PR1 trail. The trail starts at the Pico do Arieiro (1817 m). An air defence radar station is located on th...
This hike are starting by the Airport, you can take the early morning flight from Madeira (approx. 8:00), so you have a lot of time to this trip. We have a overnight on the Hotel Torre Praia (perfect). www.portosantoho...
18 km – 660 m ascent Rating: 3 out of 5 The official walk PR19 Caminho Real from Prazeres to Paul do Mar is about 2 km and only downhill. This circular route is more demanding: After the very steep descent from Praze...
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