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São Roque Do Faial

Levada da Serra do Faial loop from Parque Florestal do Ribeiro Frio

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São Roque Do Faial

Levada da Serra do Faial loop from Parque Florestal do Ribeiro Frio

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Levada da Serra do Faial loop from Parque Florestal do Ribeiro Frio

05:31

13.3km

730m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.78 km for 2.85 km

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123 m

Path to Balcões and Ribeiro Frio

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Branch not recognizable and strongly overgrown. Pay attention to the beautiful large laurel tree

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245 m

Natural Water Feature in Parque Natural da Madeira

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A natural water feature that everyone would like to have in their garden!

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5.53 km

Levada da Serra do Faial

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The ascent (approx. 400 m from the power station at the end of the valley) is evenly distributed over wide paths. Once the levada has been reached (at about 1000 …

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8.47 km

Ruins

9.96 km

Ancient Laurisilva Trees of Montado do Sabugal

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At the beginning of the tour "Levadas and gorges" you will find two very old specimens of the laurel tree! During the amazement, a first little break is good ;-)

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13.1 km

View of Madeira's Highest Peaks

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great views of the mountain range of the highest mountains of Madeira, in the spring often with low - hanging clouds, which are also quickly gone again

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13.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.56 km

2.13 km

1.57 km

Surfaces

8.87 km

2.82 km

1.46 km

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Levada da Serra do Faial loop from Parque Florestal do Ribeiro Frio

Path to Balcões and Ribeiro Frio

Natural Water Feature in Parque Natural da Madeira

Levada da Serra do Faial

Ancient Laurisilva Trees of Montado do Sabugal

View of Madeira's Highest Peaks

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