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Levada da Serra do Faial

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Levada da Serra do Faial

Levada da Serra do Faial

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Zona de Proteção Especial da Laurissilva da Madeira

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    1. Levada da Serra do Faial loop from Lombo do Cheque

    13.3km

    05:29

    730m

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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

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    January 13, 2023

    The ascent (approx. 400 m from the power station at the end of the valley) is evenly distributed over wide paths. Once the levada has been reached (at about 1000 m above sea level), it is a few kilometers on a flat course to the descent route. The levada offers the full program: numerous tunnels with windows (lamp helpful), a bridge, waterfalls, overhanging rocks. In some places there is no rope railing and you definitely need sure-footedness and a head for heights (in sections 40 cm wide concrete wall). But in my opinion there is one of the best levada routes past steep rock faces in a wonderful, jungle-like valley with great views. Don't go when it's raining (danger of falling rocks).

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