PR11
Vereda dos Balcões
Also known as: Balcões Viewpoint, Ribeiro Frio Balcony
Quick mountain viewpoint, peaks panorama
Trail Overview
Vereda dos Balcões (PR11) is a easy vereda (short viewpoint) trail located in Madeira, Portugal. Starting from Ribeiro Frio and ending at Balcões viewpoint, this 3km route typically takes 0.75-1.5 hours to complete.Quick mountain viewpoint, peaks panorama. Easy, well-maintained path (watch for wet spots)
Quick Facts
- Distance
- 3 km
- Duration
- 0.75-1.5 h
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation Gain
- 20 m
Exposure & Heights
Low exposure (2/5)
Easy forest path; the viewpoint itself can feel high even though it is fenced.
Tunnels
- Has tunnels
- No
Route Details
- Starting Point
- Ribeiro Frio
- End Point
- Balcões viewpoint
- Trail Type
- Vereda (short viewpoint)
Parking & Access
- Parking Location
- Ribeiro Frio
- Parking Cost
- Free
- Best Season
- Year-round
Essential Equipment
Comfortable shoes, camera
Safety Information
Easy, well-maintained path (watch for wet spots)