Route on the map below
Laurisilva Forest Route: Levada dos Piornais
A scenic route in Madeira where access, distance and terrain can be planned in advance without losing the feeling of a real walk.
- Distance
- 15.6 km
- Time
- 8 h 32 min
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- One-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
At about 15.5 km, this is not just a viewpoint stop but a complete route through Madeira. Expect levadas, veredas, humid forest, steps and coastal slopes; the elevation range is roughly 0-200 m.
The route is best approached at a steady pace, with time kept for stops, navigation checks and rough or wet sections.
Route suitability
Without a car
Hard
With children
With caution
With a dog
With caution
By bike
No
With a stroller
No
Signal
Patchy
Information status
Page status
Проверенный маршрут
When checked
Not specified
How it was checked
По данным трека
Editorial review
Reviewed by editors
Getting there
Without a car
Use buses from Funchal toward Santana, Sao Vicente, Boaventura or Ponta do Sol. For remote trailheads, taxi or transfer is often easier.
By car
Drive to the levada start, viewpoint or village. Roads are narrow and mountainous, and linear walks need a return plan.
Parking
Use parking at official trail starts, viewpoints, villages and permitted roadside pullouts.
What to expect
Levada dos Piornais
Funchal
Santana
Sao Vicente
levadas
Difficult sections and safety
Sun, open slopes and slippery stone after rain are the main things to watch. Start early in hot weather and carry more water than usual.
How much time to allow
Day route
4-7 h
With viewpoints and breaks
up to a full day
Best time to go
Spring and autumn are usually the most comfortable seasons around Funchal
In summer, start early and carry extra water
After heavy rain, stone and clay sections can be slippery
What to bring
comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
sun protection
extra water
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Concrete 66% · Dirt 22% · Asphalt 10%
Surface is defined for 13.1 km of 15.6 km.
Concrete
66% · 8.68 km
Dirt
22% · 2.89 km
Asphalt
10% · 1.36 km
Paving stones
1% · 0.11 km
Compacted dirt
1% · 0.02 km
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Use buses from Funchal toward Santana, Sao Vicente, Boaventura or Ponta do Sol. For remote trailheads, taxi or transfer is often easier
Is this route suitable for children?
Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.
Can I download GPX and KML?
Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 15.6 km, moderate.
Обсуждение
Комментарии 0
Войдите, чтобы читать обсуждение и оставлять комментарии.
Можно задать вопрос о маршруте, покрытии или поделиться своим опытом.