Levada do Barreiro
Also known as: Barreiro Levada, Poço da Neve Trail
Poço da Neve ice house (1813), Funchal panoramic views, high-altitude flora, Ribeira de Santa Luzia valley
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Trail Overview
Levada do Barreiro (PR4) is a easy levada walk trail located in Madeira, Portugal. Starting from Poço da Neve and ending at Casa do Barreiro (Funchal Ecological Park), this 5.2km route typically takes 2-2.5 hours to complete.Poço da Neve ice house (1813), Funchal panoramic views, high-altitude flora, Ribeira de Santa Luzia valley. Mostly downhill, easy path. Check partial opening restrictions before hiking.
Quick Facts
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Duration
- 2-2.5 h
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation Gain
- 100 m
Exposure & Heights
Low exposure (1/5)
Low exposure; gentle levada path suitable for most fitness levels.
Tunnels
- Has tunnels
- No
Route Details
- Starting Point
- Poço da Neve
- End Point
- Casa do Barreiro (Funchal Ecological Park)
- Trail Type
- Levada Walk
Parking & Access
- Parking Location
- Poço da Neve area
- Parking Cost
- Free
- Best Season
- Year-round
Essential Equipment
Comfortable walking shoes, water, warm layer
Safety Information
Mostly downhill, easy path. Check partial opening restrictions before hiking.
Weather Advisory
Levada trails are generally sheltered, but sections may be slippery when wet. Rain increases waterfall volume, which makes the experience more dramatic but the path more challenging. Wear waterproof boots.
Best time for this trail: Year-round
Permit Required
This route typically requires a paid permit. Always confirm the final requirements (price, timing, and who is exempt) in SIMplifica for your exact route and date.
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