Trail Conditions

Current Trail Status

Conditions can change rapidly. Use this page as a planning overview and always verify the final status in official sources before hiking.

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Important for 2026 planning

If you’re planning a trip in 2026, start with our source-backed guide to reservations and access rules.

Important Information

Trail conditions can change rapidly due to weather, rockfall, or maintenance. Always check official sources before hiking and inform someone of your plans.

21

Trails Open

5

Partially Open

5

Trails Closed

Currently Closed

PR3 - Vereda do Burro

Currently closed. High altitude start (1805m) — cold and windy conditions common.

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PR7 - Levada do Moinho

Currently closed since June 2024. When open: can be muddy and overgrown in sections.

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PR10 - Levada do Furado

Currently closed due to landslide damage (January 2026). When open: narrow sections, can be muddy.

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PR16 - Levada Fajã do Rodrigues

Currently closed for maintenance. When open: long dark tunnel (20-25min), uneven footing, dripping water.

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PR20 - Vereda do Jardim do Mar

Closed since August 2024. When open: steep descent through terraces, narrow path sections.

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All Trail Status

PR6 - Levada das 25 Fontes

Levada Walk · 11km

Open
Open
PR11 - Vereda dos Balcões

Vereda (short viewpoint) · 3km

Open
Open
PR1.2 - Vereda do Pico Ruivo

Vereda (peak ascent) · 6km

Open
PR18 - Levada do Rei

Levada Walk · 10km

Open
PR13 - Vereda do Fanal

Vereda/Levada mix · 10.8km

Open
PR6.1 - Levada do Risco

Levada walk (short) · 2km

Open
PR2 - Vereda do Urzal

Vereda (mountain crossing) · 10.6km

Partially Open
PR3 - Vereda do Burro

Vereda (mountain descent) · 7.2km

Closed
PR4 - Levada do Barreiro

Levada Walk · 5.2km

Partially Open
PR5 - Vereda das Funduras

Vereda (coastal hills) · 8.7km

Open
PR7 - Levada do Moinho

Levada Walk · 10.3km

Closed
PR10 - Levada do Furado

Levada Walk · 11km

Closed
PR12 - Caminho Real da Encumeada

Vereda (mountain traverse) · 12.5km

Partially Open
PR14 - Levada dos Cedros

Levada Walk · 7.2km

Open
PR15 - Vereda da Ribeira da Janela

Vereda (valley descent) · 2.7km

Open
Closed
PR17 - Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal

Vereda/Levada mix (loop) · 18km

Partially Open
PR19 - Caminho Real do Paul do Mar

Vereda (steep coastal descent) · 1.8km

Open
PR20 - Vereda do Jardim do Mar

Vereda (coastal descent) · 1.9km

Closed
PR1 - Vereda do Areeiro (Areeiro → Ruivo)

Vereda (mountain ridge) · 15.6km

Reopening April 27, 2026
Open
Open
Open
PR28 - Vereda da Ilha

Vereda · 8.2km

Open
Partially Open

Status summary is based on our trail directory. Always verify in official sources before hiking.

Changelog

  • • 2025-12-18: Clarified sourcing and added official Visit Madeira link + FAQ schema.