Levada Nova – Levada Nova loop from Machico

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Levada Nova – Levada Nova loop from Machico

Hard

4.2

(20)

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Levada Nova – Levada Nova loop from Machico

07:17

21.8km

1,000m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.95 km

Levada Nova

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A beautiful and tranquil levada above Santa Cruz. It leads through a vast eucalyptus forest – it smells wonderful. Along the edge, there are many lilies, which are sure to be a sight to behold in bloom!

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10.1 km

Waterfall in Madeira Forest

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Beautiful spots and encountered a total of 3 people. Looking for a quiet walk, here it is.

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10.4 km

Turnoff for the steps up to Poiso

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A big step over the Levada and then it goes up many steps towards Poiso. You walk through a bamboo forest and pass some abandoned houses.

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10.5 km

Suspension Bridge Over Levada dos Tornos

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Now a suspension bridge spans the small valley, which should best be crossed in pairs (signpost) - but it has been proven that it also works as a loner. Nice …

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10.8 km

Levada Nova

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Very doable, provided you are not afraid of heights. Descent to the suspension bridge can be somewhat slippery.

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10.9 km

Levada dos Tornos

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The first picture already proves the title wrong. But the number of tourists who "get lost" here is very manageable.

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11.4 km

Levada Nova Waterfalls and Eucalyptus Forest

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Away from the tourist crowds - a tour to switch off and enjoy nature. Be careful - there are always obstacles to climb over or crawl under.

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13.6 km

Viewpoint

16.2 km

View of Santa Cruz

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A nice place with a bench and a great view.

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21.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

6.48 km

3.12 km

1.06 km

991 m

Surfaces

8.92 km

5.45 km

4.24 km

2.54 km

723 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

24°C

18°C

8 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2023,Von Santo Antonio da serra über Levada Nova nach Machico 🇵🇹

The day started wonderfully relaxed, but developed into a horror day. We took the bus to Santo da Serra. It was surprisingly fresh up there. I could see my breath. Finding the way was a bit difficult. The paths suggested by Komoot almost always ended in front of a locked gate or private property. Of course I had a lucky …

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