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Levada do Furado

Levada do Furado

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Levada do Furado

Recommended by 467 hikers out of 484

This Highlight is in a protected area

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

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Location: São Roque Do Faial

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1. Waterfall on Levada do Furado – Tunnels on the Levada do Furado loop from Marco

14.8km

04:25

450m

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

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2. Waterfall on Levada do Furado – Tunnels on the Levada do Furado loop from Cruz da Guarda

21.1km

06:29

720m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Balcões Viewpoint – Viewpoint of Ribeiro Frio loop from Marco

6.90km

02:01

180m

190m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Stefan

February 21, 2024

Simply follow the levada to the Ribeira do Poço do Bozerro levada bridge. A steep climb branches off here.

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Susi Tabor

June 15, 2025

This spectacular hike through primeval forests and along cliffs starts in Ribeiro Frio. (From here, you could also take a 25-minute easy hike to the Balcoes viewpoint.) The Levada do Furado, one of the oldest waterways, leads to Portela. There, you can stop for refreshments at an inn and then take a taxi back. The 11 km (7.2 miles) trail initially descends gently, then descends steeply for a short stretch, partly on stairs. You pass rock tunnels, small waterfalls, enjoy frequent glimpses of Madeira's highest peaks, and hike through a narrow crevice. The path then becomes more exposed and narrow, but is protected throughout. Of course, you should be sure-footed and have a head for heights.

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Elevation 910 m

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Levada do Furado

1. Waterfall on Levada do Furado – Tunnels on the Levada do Furado loop from Marco

2. Waterfall on Levada do Furado – Tunnels on the Levada do Furado loop from Cruz da Guarda

3. Balcões Viewpoint – Viewpoint of Ribeiro Frio loop from Marco

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