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: Paid (check SIMplifica)
- 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: Paid (check SIMplifica)
- 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: Paid (check SIMplifica)
- 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: Paid (check SIMplifica)
- PR18 - Levada do Rei: Forest immersion, waterfalls, less crowded than PR6. Distance: 10km, Duration: 3-4h, Difficulty: Easy-Moderate, Status: Open, Fee: Paid (check SIMplifica)
- 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: Paid (check SIMplifica)
- 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: Closed, Fee: Paid (check SIMplifica)