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Boca do Risco – Yellow Ridge loop from Machico

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Boca do Risco – Yellow Ridge loop from Machico

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4.7

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Boca do Risco – Yellow Ridge loop from Machico

02:54

18.6km

790m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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3.86 km

Boca do Risco Trail

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Hiking on the narrow paths is a lot of fun

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4.74 km

Boca do Risco

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Wonderful view over the north coast 🤩.

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7.22 km

Yellow Ridge

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Suddenly you are in front of the 400 m steep cliff coast and looks down on the deep blue sea. We saw in the depths in the most impossible places …

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7.59 km

Viewpoint

8.57 km

Small waterfall in Madeira Natural Park

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The small waterfall is in the middle of the bend

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9.28 km

View of Boca do Risco and Porto da Cruz

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Cable car 🚡 which is used to transport farmers to reach the cultivated areas on the coast. You can also drive it yourself elsewhere on Madeira. Insanely steep gradient!

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9.36 km

Vereda do Larano Coastal Trail

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This coastal path is highly recommended, great trail and even greater views, definitely walk!

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17.2 km

Levada do Canical

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Madeira's levadas are a true masterpiece of ancient engineering. Created in the 15th century, these stone veins capture water from the humid mountains and carry it, kilometer after kilometer, to …

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

1.53 km

1.08 km

523 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.20 km

6.98 km

1.42 km

1.20 km

702 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Boca do Risco – Yellow Ridge loop from Machico

Boca do Risco Trail

Boca do Risco

Yellow Ridge

Small waterfall in Madeira Natural Park

View of Boca do Risco and Porto da Cruz

Vereda do Larano Coastal Trail

Levada do Canical

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