Vereda dos Chão dos Louros
Also known as: Laurel Floor Path
Beautiful Laurissilva forest, great for families
Trail Overview
Vereda dos Chão dos Louros (PR22) is a easy vereda trail located in Madeira, Portugal. Starting from Chão dos Louros and ending at Chão dos Louros (Circular), this 1.9km route typically takes 0.5-1 hours to complete.Beautiful Laurissilva forest, great for families. None specific
Quick Facts
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Duration
- 0.5-1 h
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation Gain
- 50 m
Tunnels
- Has tunnels
- No
Route Details
- Starting Point
- Chão dos Louros
- End Point
- Chão dos Louros (Circular)
- Trail Type
- Vereda
Parking & Access
- Parking Location
- Chão dos Louros Forest Park
- Parking Cost
- Free
- Best Season
- Year-round
Essential Equipment
Comfortable shoes
Safety Information
None specific
Weather Advisory
Check the local forecast before setting out. Madeira's microclimates mean conditions can vary significantly between the north coast (wetter), south coast (drier), and mountains (cooler, cloudier).
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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