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Levada do Risco

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Levada do Risco

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Levada do Risco

Recommended by 3259 hikers out of 3332

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    1. Rabaçal e Levada do Risco — percurso PR6 na Ilha da Madeira

    8.14km

    02:47

    410m

    410m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    2. Risco Waterfall – Cascade of 25 Fontes loop from Prazeres

    5.78km

    02:08

    300m

    300m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    4.6

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    3. Cascade of 25 Fontes – Levada das 25 Fontes loop from Rosário

    8.19km

    03:45

    610m

    610m

    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    March 2, 2022

    Beautiful hiking trail, not really inclines... but also very crowded

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      May 31, 2022

      Stunning levadas. Mysterious forest & trees as we walked with clouds, wind, about 10°. It was fresh, but you warm up at some point 😉🙃 the forest has something very mystical 👻

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        April 14, 2022

        Always flat and always well maintained. Great to run.

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          May 22, 2021

          Very easy, beautiful hiking trail.

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            July 6, 2021

            Well secured but in some places there is a great view.

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              September 3, 2022

              good to go

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                September 9, 2022

                The paths are in very good condition

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                  April 16, 2024

                  Nice hiking trail, not really steep... but also very crowded

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                    May 22, 2025

                    The Levada do Risco (PR 6.1) is one of the most popular hikes in western Madeira. It leads through the laurel forest of the UNESCO World Heritage Laurisilva and ends at the impressive Risco Waterfall. The Levada do Risco can be ideally combined with the Levada das 25 Fontes.

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                      September 7, 2020

                      Beautiful, slightly wider paths lead here along the levada.

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                        November 24, 2020

                        The Atlantic, the view, the smell, Madeira. Cool 😎

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                          April 19, 2023

                          Start on time 🌈

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                            June 2, 2023

                            Along beautiful waterways in Madeira

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                              March 7, 2024

                              The paths next to the Lewada are beautiful

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                                July 1, 2023

                                Very nice and idyllic location.

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                                  November 20, 2023

                                  Enchanting path

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                                    March 6, 2024

                                    Great natural paths quake the levada

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                                      May 26, 2023

                                      Levada walks are very simple and easy to do throughout Madeira. Here the path is particularly rustic with a very special, unique atmosphere.

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                                        July 6, 2025

                                        Clearly marked, gorgeous views

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