Caldeirão Verde Levada – Pico Ruivo Summit loop from Parque das Queimadas

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Caldeirão Verde Levada – Pico Ruivo Summit loop from Parque das Queimadas

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Caldeirão Verde Levada – Pico Ruivo Summit loop from Parque das Queimadas

08:39

18.4km

1,470m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.10 km

Stone Bridge and Waterfall in Madeira Natural Park

Highlight • Waterfall

A breathtaking spot with a magnificent waterfall in the green heart of the island.

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3.13 km

Waterfall

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Wonderful hike. Flat and well developed :)

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4.24 km

Tunnel on the Levada do Caldeirão Verde

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As of January 2025, this second tunnel on the tour is closed. There is no alternative route to Caldeira Verde and Inferno. The tour is very beautiful anyway, but if you set out with the goal in mind, it is of course a bit disappointing if you don't reach it. The closure is also marked on the map at the parking lot, but unfortunately in such a way that it can easily be overlooked.

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5.97 km

Caldeirão Verde Levada

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Great tour along the Levada, through a rainforest. The paths are easy to walk on. Nevertheless, good shoes, a rain jacket (just in case) and lamps (several small tunnels) are recommended. The paths are secured. At the end of the tour you will be rewarded with the sight of a beautiful waterfall.

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6.59 km

View of the deep valley in Madeira Natural Park

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One of the most beautiful levadas on the island with fantastic views.

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8.63 km

Cave Entrance

9.51 km

Viewpoint

11.9 km

Pico Ruivo Steps

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Very nice hike in a fantastically beautiful landscape 🤩

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12.0 km

Pico Ruivo Summit

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Pico Ruivo is the highest point on the island of Madeira from its height of 1,862 meters. This must-see offers an absolutely magical view of the island as well as the jagged cliffs it surrounds.

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12.9 km

View of the gnarled tree in Madeira Natural Park

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From this vantage point, you have a direct view of a gnarled, wind-sculpted tree, standing like a natural sculpture in the landscape. A truly mystical atmosphere is created amidst the grass, mist, and mountains – perfect for photos. Ideal for a short break to take a deep breath and soak up the unique ambiance of Madeira Natural Park.

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18.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

6.85 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.62 km

6.38 km

2.05 km

402 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

22°C

19°C

54 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

October 12, 2024,Madeira 7: PR9 Levada do Caldeira Verde & PR 1.1 Puico Ruivo ⛰️

My most beautiful hike in Madeira. The most beautiful & impressive Levada with an ascent that reveals a beautiful view.
Be careful however with the descent which is slippery but not horrible

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December 24, 2024,Pico Ruivo

Beautiful view from the top. I recommend good waterproof boots if you choose to take round trip like me.

December 5, 2022,Levada do Caldeirao Verde – Pico Ruivo Loop from Teixeira #enjoywinteroutside - Why not?

It is said that the sun always shines somewhere on Madeira. Luckily, the island is small enough to scrap plans you've made and go where there might be good weather. Above the clouds is always a good tip - rainbows included. Started in the clouds, a bit of rain can't hurt either, but hey - the sun meant well and …

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June 28, 2023,Levada do Caldeirao Verde – Pico Ruivo Runde von São Roque do Faial

Very nice tour, only a small way at the end didn't exist, so you had to experiment off-road, we as beginners found it very exhausting as you can see on the one picture, a friend ended up in the flower bed.

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November 29, 2022,Levada- und Bergtour auf Madeira: Vom Levada do Caldeirao Verde Richtung Pico Ruivo

A very varied tour that starts from a well-developed hiking car park. First, the path leads continuously along the levada, you can see trout and moss-covered rock faces, water drips everywhere, the climate is very humid. At one point we are literally showered by a jet of water. After almost 5 kilometers we leave the levada circuit and begin the …

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