Madeira Hiking Trails
Browse official PR routes and popular levada walks. Always check trail status and weather before you go.
All Available Trails
- PR6 - Levada das 25 Fontes: 25 natural springs, waterfall, Laurisilva forest. Distance: 11km, Duration: 3-4h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR8 - Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço: Volcanic coastal peninsula, red cliffs, Atlantic views. Distance: 7km, Duration: 2.5-4h, Difficulty: Easy-Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR11 - Vereda dos Balcões: Quick mountain viewpoint, peaks panorama. Distance: 3km, Duration: 0.75-1.5h, Difficulty: Easy, Status: Open, Fee: Free
- PR9 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde: 100m waterfall, emerald pool, jungle immersion. Distance: 17.4km, Duration: 5-7h, Difficulty: Easy-Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR1.2 - Vereda do Pico Ruivo: Shortest route to Madeira's highest peak. Distance: 6km, Duration: 1.5-2h, Difficulty: Easy-Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR18 - Levada do Rei: Forest immersion, waterfalls, less crowded than PR6. Distance: 10km, Duration: 3-4h, Difficulty: Easy-Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR13 - Vereda do Fanal: UNESCO Laurisilva forest, misty atmosphere, ancient laurel trees. Distance: 10.8km, Duration: 3.5-4.5h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: Free
- PR6.1 - Levada do Risco: Two-tier waterfall, easy add-on to PR6. Distance: 2km, Duration: 0.5-0.75h, Difficulty: Easy, Status: Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR2 - Vereda do Urzal: South-to-north coast crossing, Boca das Torrinhas viewpoint, connects to PR1.3. Distance: 10.6km, Duration: 4-5h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Partially Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR3 - Vereda do Burro: Poço da Neve (1813 ice house), high-altitude flora, Ribeira do Cidrão valley views. Distance: 7.2km, Duration: 2.5-3h, Difficulty: Easy, Status: Closed, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR4 - Levada do Barreiro: Poço da Neve ice house (1813), Funchal panoramic views, high-altitude flora, Ribeira de Santa Luzia valley. Distance: 5.2km, Duration: 2-2.5h, Difficulty: Easy, Status: Partially Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR5 - Vereda das Funduras: Penha d'Águia views, Laurisilva forest, green hills of Machico, less crowded alternative. Distance: 8.7km, Duration: 3-4h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR7 - Levada do Moinho: Historic water mills, Laurisilva forest, Achadas mill ruins. Distance: 10.3km, Duration: 3-4h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Closed, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR10 - Levada do Furado: One of Madeira's oldest levadas, deep Laurisilva forest immersion, Ribeiro Frio trout farm. Distance: 11km, Duration: 4-5h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Closed, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR12 - Caminho Real da Encumeada: Historic cobbled royal path, central mountain massif, highest peaks panorama. Distance: 12.5km, Duration: 4-5h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Partially Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR14 - Levada dos Cedros: Deep Laurisilva forest, ancient cedar trees, UNESCO World Heritage laurel forest. Distance: 7.2km, Duration: 2.5-3h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR15 - Vereda da Ribeira da Janela: Historic footpath, valley descent with sea views, connection to Fanal area. Distance: 2.7km, Duration: 1-1.5h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR16 - Levada Fajã do Rodrigues: Three tunnels (longest ~20min), dramatic valley, Ribeira do Inferno stream. Distance: 7.8km, Duration: 3-4h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Closed, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR17 - Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal: Jurassic Park scenery, jagged peaks, levada tunnels, cascading waterfalls, ridge walk. Distance: 18km, Duration: 6-7h, Difficulty: Hard, Status: Partially Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR19 - Caminho Real do Paul do Mar: Historic zigzag path, sea views, agricultural terraces, stone walls. Distance: 1.8km, Duration: 1-1.5h, Difficulty: Hard, Status: Open, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR20 - Vereda do Jardim do Mar: Jardim do Mar and Paúl do Mar views, agricultural terraces (poios), historic path. Distance: 1.9km, Duration: 1-1.5h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Closed, Fee: €4.50 (€3 with protocol operator)
- PR1 - Vereda do Areeiro (Areeiro → Ruivo): Madeira's most iconic ridge walk across the island's highest peaks. Distance: 15.6km, Duration: 7-8h, Difficulty: Hard, Status: Reopening April 27, 2026, Fee: €10.50 (€7 with protocol operator)
- PR21 - Caminho do Norte: Traditional stone path connecting the north and south. Distance: 3.2km, Duration: 1.5h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: 4.5
- PR22 - Vereda dos Chão dos Louros: Beautiful Laurissilva forest, great for families. Distance: 1.9km, Duration: 0.5-1h, Difficulty: Easy, Status: Open, Fee: 4.5
- PR23 - Levada da Azenha: Local agricultural levada passing through gardens. Distance: 2.5km, Duration: 1h, Difficulty: Easy, Status: Open, Fee: Free
- PR24 - Levada da Fajã do Penedo: Dramatic northern valleys and rich vegetation. Distance: 6.8km, Duration: 2.5-3h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: 4.5
- PR25 - Levada das Rabaças: High altitude levada on the Paul da Serra plateau. Distance: 6km, Duration: 2h, Difficulty: Easy, Status: Open, Fee: 4.5
- PR26 - Levada do Glória: Quiet eastern levada with views to the Desertas islands. Distance: 4.5km, Duration: 1.5-2h, Difficulty: Easy, Status: Open, Fee: Free
- PR27 - Vereda da Ribeira da Janela: Follows the course of Madeira's longest river. Distance: 2.7km, Duration: 1.5h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: 4.5
- PR28 - Vereda da Ilha: One of the steepest continuous climbs in Madeira. Distance: 8.2km, Duration: 3-4h, Difficulty: Hard, Status: Open, Fee: 4.5
- PR29 - Levada dos Tornos (Camacha): One of the most important water transport levadas. Distance: 13km, Duration: 4-5h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Partially Open, Fee: 4.5
- PR30 - Vereda da Ponta do Sol: Coastal and valley views above the sunniest town. Distance: 4km, Duration: 1.5-2h, Difficulty: Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: Free