Levada Nova – Waterfall in Madeira Forest loop from Água de Pena

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Levada Nova – Waterfall in Madeira Forest loop from Água de Pena

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Levada Nova – Waterfall in Madeira Forest loop from Água de Pena

03:40

11.7km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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38 m

Capela dos Cardais and Levada Nova trailhead

Highlight • Religious Site

Up the steps to the right is the levada

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2.62 km

Viewpoint

6.17 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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7.29 km

Waterfall in Madeira Forest

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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7.42 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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7.73 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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8.22 km

Panoramic View

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8.35 km

Stone Steps in Madeira Forest

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11.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.27 km

1.43 km

1.21 km

840 m

Surfaces

6.26 km

2.09 km

1.78 km

1.41 km

216 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

24°C

18°C

8 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

February 1, 2022,Levada Nova bei Santo da Serra

Beautiful, easy tour with different scenic impressions, mostly along a levada. Better to go the other way so that you start with the levada, end up with a climb up steps and come back down the road slightly.

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