Levada of the 25 Springs – 25 Fontes (25 Springs) Waterfall loop from PR13 Fanal 9.3km

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Levada of the 25 Springs – 25 Fontes (25 Springs) Waterfall loop from PR13 Fanal 9.3km

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Levada of the 25 Springs – 25 Fontes (25 Springs) Waterfall loop from PR13 Fanal 9.3km

02:29

5.17km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.00 km for 162 m

After 3.16 km for 24 m

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1.18 km

Louro da Gota Forest Trail

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The Louro da Gota forest trail leads you through a tranquil section of the Laurissilva forest, where laurel trees, mosses, and ferns dominate the landscape. The path is pleasantly shaded …

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2.00 km

Waterfall and wooden bridge in Madeira Natural Park

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Nice place for a break.

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2.05 km

Small Waterfall Near Levada das 25 Fontes

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Very pretty. A small one between the big ones.

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2.51 km

Levada lunch spot near 25 Fontes

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The Levada picnic area at 25 Fontes is an ideal spot to take a break before or after the final leg of your hike. Relaxing in the shade of the …

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2.56 km

Levada of the 25 Springs

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Great hiking trail along the Lavada River. Very popular and usually crowded. Allow plenty of time.

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2.60 km

25 Fontes (25 Springs) Waterfall

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A beautiful natural spectacle that you don't see often. The 25 Fontes are certainly worth a visit. However, you share the joy with many other hikers.

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3.18 km

Viewpoint with stone bench in Madeira Natural Park

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At this viewpoint with its stone bench, you can take a peaceful break and let your gaze wander across the wide valleys and green slopes of the Madeira Natural Park. …

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4.84 km

View of the ocean from PR13 Vereda do Fanal

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Shortly after starting the walk on Vereda do Fanal near Pico dos Assobiadores, you pass by a clearing where you can see the ocean on clear days.

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5.17 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

2.14 km

Surfaces

2.85 km

2.16 km

165 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

20°C

14°C

37 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 18, 2024,PR 13.1 25 Fontes

The route is mainly about climbing stairs down and back up, so it's very strenuous. But at the end you get to see the waterfall (25 Fontes). Of course you're not alone there (around 50 people). But you're more or less alone on the way there and back.

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