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Levada do Norte – Viewpoint loop from Madeira Natural Park

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Levada do Norte – Viewpoint loop from Madeira Natural Park

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(13)

70

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Levada do Norte – Viewpoint loop from Madeira Natural Park

00:56

3.29km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

290 m

Levada Walk in Madeira Natural Park

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The Levada hike in Madeira Natural Park leads you along narrow irrigation channels through dense laurel forests and past moss-covered rock faces. Along the way, you'll enjoy spectacular views into …

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644 m

Levada do Norte

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The Levada do Norte is one of Madeira's sunniest levadas, meandering gently along the hillsides with sweeping views of villages, terraced fields, and the Atlantic Ocean. The well-maintained path leads …

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856 m

Viewpoint

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4

877 m

Rest Area with Mountain View in Madeira Natural Park

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At this rest area, you can enjoy a sweeping view down to Ribeira Brava, the terraced slopes, and the deep valleys of the south coast. Below you, the Levada das …

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890 m

Picnic area with views of the Parque Natural da Madeira mountains

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From this picnic spot, you have a direct view of the rugged mountains of Madeira Natural Park, rising before you in lush greenery and steep rock faces. Between wisps of …

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1.06 km

Levada do Norte Tunnel Entrance

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At the tunnel entrance you may have to wait a bit because there are hardly any opportunities to evade the 500 meters through the tunnel.
At the south entrance there are benches and intrusive poultry focused on tourists.

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7

1.47 km

View of Madeira's Mountains

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Currently (Jan 2025) closed due to risk of rock falls, probably due to the recent forest fire.

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8

1.64 km

View of the levada and mountains in Madeira Natural Park

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In the evening the landscape is beautifully illuminated.

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3.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

Surfaces

2.54 km

704 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

21°C

15°C

34 %

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Comments

April 3, 2022,Levada da Norte – Tunnel Encumeadaira 2022 04 04

Beautiful path, even more beautiful when flora and fauna are in bloom. Have broken off the path due to 🌧️. 🤷

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April 6, 2025,à Tunnel sur le tracé du PR17

Magnificent path along the levada, Please note that a large part of the path is closed (April 2025)

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