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Hiking trails in Madeira

Official recommended walks, including Pico Ruivo, Pico do Areeiro, and PR 8 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço. Filter by type, status, or return logistics. The links work without JavaScript. Distances and open or closed lines follow the IFCN table of 2 October 2026. The hiking map lists every classified route. Walks that are not on that list are in unknown trails (128). Distances there reflect on-site GPS recordings and regional walking surveys.

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PR 1.11,862M → 485M

COASTAL SEA CLIFF · EXPOSURE

Steep forested descent on PR 1.1 Vereda da Ilha plunging toward São Jorge

32.7606°N 16.9427°W

Open

PR routePico Ruivo – Ilha

PR 1.1 Vereda da Ilha, Open

PR 1.1 Vereda da Ilha is listed open, 8.2 km from Pico Ruivo to Ilha, on the IFCN table of 2 October 2026.

Distance: 8.2 km
Difficulty: Hard (Steep Alpine Descent)
Return: Finishes at another trailhead (transfer needed)
Fee: €4.50 or €10.50

PR 1.21,592M → 1,862M

UV 9–11 EXTREME · ALPINE RIDGE

Panoramic summit vista and wooden mountain hut approaching Pico Ruivo on PR 1.2

32.7698°N 16.9385°W

Open

PR routeAchada do Teixeira

Pico Ruivo from Achada do Teixeira, Open

PR 1.2 is the Pico Ruivo walk from Achada do Teixeira: 2.8 km each way, listed open on the IFCN table of 2 October 2026.

Distance: 2.8 km each way (5.6 km there and back)
Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
Return: Returns to starting car park
Fee: €4.50 or €10.50

PR 21,050M → 195M

COASTAL SEA CLIFF · EXPOSURE

Deep Laurissilva forest corridor and ancient tree heath on PR 2 Vereda do Urzal

32.7205°N 16.9655°W

Open

PR routeCurral das Freiras – Boaventura

PR 2 Vereda do Urzal, Open

PR 2 Vereda do Urzal is listed open, 10.3 km from Curral das Freiras to Boaventura.

Distance: 10.3 km
Difficulty: Hard (Mountain Pass Crossing)
Return: Finishes at another trailhead (transfer needed)
Fee: €4.50

PR 5600M → 200M

COASTAL SEA CLIFF · EXPOSURE

Verdant Macaronesian laurel forest along PR 5 Vereda das Funduras

32.7448°N 16.8275°W

Open

PR routePortela – Maroços

PR 5 Vereda das Funduras, Open

PR 5 Vereda das Funduras is listed open, 8.7 km from Portela to Maroços.

Distance: 8.7 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Return: Finishes at another trailhead (transfer needed)
Fee: €4.50

PR 6.16.0 KM → 1H30–2H00

95% LAURISSILVA SHADE · 1 TUNNEL (800M) · WET STONE

Rabaçal gorge view showing the semicircular Cascata do Risco balcony and cliff-cut levada bench

32.7465°N 17.1325°W

Open

PR routeRabaçal

PR 6.1 Levada do Risco, Open

Also known as: Levada Velha do Rabaçal · Levada do Furado Velho

PR 6.1 Levada do Risco is listed open, 3 km from Rabaçal to Risco and 3 km back.

Distance: 3 km each way (6 km there and back)
Difficulty: Easy
Return: Returns to starting car park
Fee: €4.50
Channel (Madre → Fim): Fontes do Risco (1050 m) → Lombo da Raposeira, Fajã da Ovelha (900 m) (24 km (historical full channel))

PR 6.27.0 KM → 2H00–2H30

95% LAURISSILVA SHADE · 1 TUNNEL

Twin waterfall cascades plunging into the rock pool at Poço da Dona Beja on PR 6.2 Levada do Alecrim

32.7465°N 17.1325°W

Open

PR routeRabaçal

PR 6.2 Levada do Alecrim, Open

Also known as: Levada do Paúl I · Levada Grande do Paúl · Levada Nova do Lajeado · Levada dos Moinhos do Paúl

PR 6.2 Levada do Alecrim is listed open, 3.5 km each way from Rabaçal to the spring.

Distance: 3.5 km each way (7 km there and back)
Difficulty: Easy
Return: Returns to starting car park
Fee: €4.50
Channel (Madre → Fim): Ribeira do Lajeado / Ribeira da Janela (1304 m) → Câmara de Carga do Paúl (1280 m) (3.8 km)

PR 6.31,000M → 1,050M

COASTAL SEA CLIFF · EXPOSURE

Pristine turquoise plunge pool and towering rock amphitheater at Lagoa do Vento on PR 6.3

32.7465°N 17.1325°W

Open

PR routeRabaçal

PR 6.3 Vereda da Lagoa do Vento, Open

PR 6.3 Vereda da Lagoa do Vento is listed open, 1.8 km each way from Rabaçal.

Distance: 1.8 km each way (3.6 km there and back)
Difficulty: Moderate
Return: Returns to starting car park
Fee: €4.50

PR 88.0 KM → 2H30–3H00

UV 9–11 EXTREME · 0% SHADE · GUSTS 45 KM/H · ARID CLIFF

Dramatic coastal cliffs and volcanic sea stacks along PR 8 Ponta de São Lourenço

32.7445°N 16.7050°W

Open

PR routePonta de São Lourenço

PR 8 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço, Open

PR 8 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço is open from Baía d'Abra to Cais do Sardinha (4 km each way) with a 30-second boardwalk detour around active footbridge replacement works.

Distance: 4 km each way (8 km there and back)
Difficulty: Moderate
Return: Returns to starting car park
Fee: €4.50

PR 1011.0 KM → 3H30–4H15

95% LAURISSILVA SHADE · 2 TUNNELS

Rock-cut arch and concrete channel box along the cliffside section above Ribeira da Metade on PR 10

32.7350°N 16.8860°W

Open

PR routeRibeiro Frio – Portela

PR 10 Levada do Furado, Open

PR 10 Levada do Furado is listed open, 11 km from Ribeiro Frio to Portela.

Distance: 11 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Return: Finishes at another trailhead (transfer needed)
Fee: €4.50
Channel (Madre → Fim): Ribeiro Frio (870 m) → Casa de Água dos Lamaceiros / Levada da Portela (840 m) (8.5 km)

PR 113.0 KM → 0H45–1H00

95% LAURISSILVA SHADE

Famous panoramic balcony viewpoint overlooking the Ribeira da Metade gorge on PR 11

32.7350°N 16.8860°W

Open

PR routeRibeiro Frio

PR 11 Vereda dos Balcões, Open

PR 11 Vereda dos Balcões is listed open, 1.5 km from Ribeiro Frio to the viewpoint and 1.5 km back.

Distance: 1.5 km each way (3 km there and back)
Difficulty: Easy
Return: Returns to starting car park
Fee: €4.50

PR 131,420M → 1,140M

UV 9–11 EXTREME · VOLCANIC RIDGE

Ancient twisted centuries-old Til trees (Ocotea foetens) in mystical Fanal forest on PR 13

32.7480°N 17.0550°W

Open

PR routePaul da Serra – Fanal

PR 13 Vereda do Fanal, Open

PR 13 Vereda do Fanal is listed open, 10.8 km from Paul da Serra to Fanal.

Distance: 10.8 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Return: Finishes at another trailhead (transfer needed)
Fee: €4.50

PR 147.2 KM → 2H30–3H00

95% LAURISSILVA SHADE · 1 TUNNEL

Horseshoe bend of the stone-lined Levada dos Cedros channel under primary Laurissilva canopy on PR 14

32.8070°N 17.1380°W

Open

PR routeFanal – Curral Falso

PR 14 Levada dos Cedros, Open

Also known as: Levada Velha dos Cedros

PR 14 Levada dos Cedros is listed open, 7.2 km from Fanal to Curral Falso.

Distance: 7.2 km
Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
Return: Finishes at another trailhead (transfer needed)
Fee: €4.50
Channel (Madre → Fim): Lombo do Cedro (Levada Velha 980 m, Levada Nova 920 m) → Eira da Achada, Ribeira da Janela (400 m) (7 km)

PR 167.8 KM → 2H30–3H00

4 BASALT TUNNELS · HEADLAMP

Native Madeira stock — Matthiola maderensis — blooming in canyon sunlight along PR 16

32.8280°N 17.2050°W

Open

PR routeFajã da Ama – Ribeira do Inferno

PR 16 Levada Fajã do Rodrigues, Open

Also known as: Levada da Fajã da Ama

PR 16 Levada Fajã do Rodrigues is open, 3.9 km each way. Field advisory: permanent tunnel ceiling waterfall splash requires a waterproof shell and 300+ lumen headlamp.

Distance: 3.9 km each way (7.8 km there and back)
Difficulty: Moderate (Long Unlit Tunnel)
Return: Returns to starting car park
Fee: €4.50
Channel (Madre → Fim): Ribeira do Inferno (600 m) → Sítio do Loural, São Vicente (570 m) (6.5 km)

PR 1810.6 KM → 3H00–3H30

95% LAURISSILVA SHADE · 1 TUNNEL

Tranquil stream pool reflecting native Laurissilva ferns at the Ribeiro Bonito headwaters on PR 18

32.7920°N 16.9050°W

Open

PR routeQuebradas – Ribeiro Bonito

PR 18 Levada do Rei, Open

PR 18 Levada do Rei is listed open, 5.3 km each way from Quebradas to Ribeiro Bonito.

Distance: 5.3 km each way (10.6 km there and back)
Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
Return: Returns to starting car park
Fee: €4.50
Channel (Madre → Fim): Ribeiro Bonito, São Jorge (540 m) → Achada Grande, São Jorge (525 m) (7 km)

PR 19550M → 35M

COASTAL SEA CLIFF · EXPOSURE

Steep cliffside switchbacks and basalt cobblestones plunging 500m to the sea on PR 19

32.7520°N 17.2030°W

Open

PR routePrazeres – Paul do Mar

PR 19 Caminho Real do Paul do Mar, Open

PR 19 Caminho Real do Paul do Mar is listed open, 1.8 km from Prazeres to Paul do Mar.

Distance: 1.8 km
Difficulty: Moderate–Hard (Steep Cliff Path)
Return: Finishes at another trailhead (transfer needed)
Fee: €4.50

PR 22830M → 900M

COASTAL SEA CLIFF · EXPOSURE

Tranquil laurel forest loop and picnic grounds at Chão dos Louros on PR 22

32.7280°N 17.0180°W

Open

PR routeChão dos Louros

PR 22 Vereda do Chão dos Louros, Open

PR 22 Vereda do Chão dos Louros is listed open, 1.9 km.

Distance: 1.9 km
Difficulty: Easy
Return: Returns to starting car park
Fee: €4.50

Planning a walk on Madeira’s classified PR network

Every route on this page belongs to Madeira’s official Percursos Recomendados (PR) network recorded on the IFCN table of 2 October 2026. Rather than treating each trail as a single pass/fail label, every route brief breaks the walk into its official named endpoints so you can see whether the entire line is open both ways, operating under a one-way traffic rule, or partially closed at a mid-route gate.

1. Check section status

Routes marked Partly open — including PR 1, PR 1.3, PR 6, PR 12, and PR 17 — have either a one-way rule or a closed section beyond an intermediate landmark.

2. Match return logistics

Use the Return to your car filter when driving a rental car without a pre-booked pickup. Routes marked One-way · transfer at finish end in a different valley or elevation and require a taxi, public bus, or early turnaround.

3. Book the right fee tier

Under the IFCN trail fee rules, non-residents over 12 pay €4.50 per classified route, or €10.50 for the full one-way PR 1 peak traverse covering PR 1, PR 1.1, PR 1.2, and PR 1.3.