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Mountain Hikes in Madeira

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Portugal? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Madeira to bring you the top 20 routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Madeira.

Loch im Fels – Eine sehr schöne Felsformation loop from São Vicente
Expert
05:42
6.38 mi
Pico do Areeiro – Pico Ruivo loop from Curral das Freiras
Expert
06:41
7.71 mi
Ponta de São Lourenço – Waanzinnig uitzichtpunt loop from Caniçal
Intermediate
02:14
4.51 mi
Pico Ruivo – Pico do Areeiro loop from São Roque do Faial
Expert
07:47
9.51 mi
Steiler Weg über Metalltreppen – Vertrocknete Bäume loop from São Roque do Faial
Expert
03:20
4.54 mi
Schöner Wanderweg – 25 Fontes loop from Prazeres
Intermediate
04:17
7.69 mi
Geniale Aussichten – Pico Grande 1654 müM loop from Curral das Freiras
Expert
05:10
5.90 mi
Hobbit Hügel – Letzte Chance umzukehren! loop from Ponta do Pargo
Intermediate
02:14
3.39 mi
Vasco da Gama loop from Jardim do Mar
Expert
03:38
4.70 mi
Kurzer Tunnel – Vasco da Gama loop from Prazeres
Expert
03:59
5.50 mi
Mountaineering loop from Ribeira da Janela
Intermediate
04:36
7.34 mi
Pico do Areeiro – Den Kamm entlang loop from Curral das Freiras
Expert
03:14
3.85 mi
Hier gehts nur bergab – Wasserfall 1 loop from Prazeres
Easy
01:55
4.29 mi
Seixal to Fanal loop from Seixal
Intermediate
01:33
3.18 mi
Vertrocknete Bäume – Steiler Weg über Metalltreppen loop from São Roque do Faial
Expert
04:38
5.89 mi
Kurzer Tunnel – Vasco da Gama loop from Paul do Mar
Intermediate
02:35
2.62 mi
Aussichtspunkt bei S. Jorge loop from São Jorge
Easy
01:39
2.71 mi
Pico Grande 1654 müM loop from Curral das Freiras
Expert
05:10
5.59 mi
Schöner Wanderweg – 25 Fontes loop from São Vicente
Expert
07:27
12.7 mi
Kirche im Dorf Prazeres – Altes Waschhaus loop from Prazeres
Intermediate
02:43
5.01 mi

The 20 best mountain hikes in Madeira

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    Loch im Fels – Eine sehr schöne Felsformation loop from São Vicente

    05:42
    6.38 mi
    1.1 mph
    2,975 ft
    2,975 ft
    Expert

    4.8

    (24)

    78

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Pico do Areeiro – Pico Ruivo loop from Curral das Freiras

    06:41
    7.71 mi
    1.2 mph
    3,550 ft
    3,550 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (45)

    302

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Ponta de São Lourenço – Waanzinnig uitzichtpunt loop from Caniçal

    02:14
    4.51 mi
    2.0 mph
    825 ft
    825 ft
    Intermediate

    4.8

    (13)

    131

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    Pico Ruivo – Pico do Areeiro loop from São Roque do Faial

    07:47
    9.51 mi
    1.2 mph
    4,225 ft
    4,225 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (43)

    320

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    5

    Steiler Weg über Metalltreppen – Vertrocknete Bäume loop from São Roque do Faial

    03:20
    4.54 mi
    1.4 mph
    1,900 ft
    1,900 ft
    Expert

    4.9

    (18)

    96

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    6

    Schöner Wanderweg – 25 Fontes loop from Prazeres

    04:17
    7.69 mi
    1.8 mph
    1,700 ft
    1,725 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (14)

    113

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    7

    Geniale Aussichten – Pico Grande 1654 müM loop from Curral das Freiras

    05:10
    5.90 mi
    1.1 mph
    3,000 ft
    3,000 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (7)

    49

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    8

    Hobbit Hügel – Letzte Chance umzukehren! loop from Ponta do Pargo

    02:14
    3.39 mi
    1.5 mph
    1,450 ft
    1,475 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    13

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    Vasco da Gama loop from Jardim do Mar

    03:38
    4.70 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,175 ft
    2,175 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    15

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    10

    Kurzer Tunnel – Vasco da Gama loop from Prazeres

    03:59
    5.50 mi
    1.4 mph
    2,275 ft
    2,275 ft
    Expert

    14

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    11

    Mountaineering loop from Ribeira da Janela

    04:36
    7.34 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,800 ft
    2,800 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    12

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    Pico do Areeiro – Den Kamm entlang loop from Curral das Freiras

    03:14
    3.85 mi
    1.2 mph
    1,625 ft
    1,625 ft
    Expert

    11

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    13
    13

    Hier gehts nur bergab – Wasserfall 1 loop from Prazeres

    01:55
    4.29 mi
    2.2 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Easy

    5.0

    (2)

    9

    Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14

    Seixal to Fanal loop from Seixal

    01:33
    3.18 mi
    2.1 mph
    550 ft
    525 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    8

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    15
    15

    Vertrocknete Bäume – Steiler Weg über Metalltreppen loop from São Roque do Faial

    04:38
    5.89 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,550 ft
    2,550 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (3)

    8

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    16
    16

    Kurzer Tunnel – Vasco da Gama loop from Paul do Mar

    02:35
    2.62 mi
    1.0 mph
    1,700 ft
    1,700 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    9

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    17

    Aussichtspunkt bei S. Jorge loop from São Jorge

    01:39
    2.71 mi
    1.6 mph
    975 ft
    975 ft
    Easy

    6

    Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18

    Pico Grande 1654 müM loop from Curral das Freiras

    05:10
    5.59 mi
    1.1 mph
    3,150 ft
    3,150 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    7

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    19

    Schöner Wanderweg – 25 Fontes loop from São Vicente

    07:27
    12.7 mi
    1.7 mph
    3,175 ft
    3,175 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (4)

    6

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    20

    Kirche im Dorf Prazeres – Altes Waschhaus loop from Prazeres

    02:43
    5.01 mi
    1.8 mph
    1,025 ft
    1,025 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (3)

    6

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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