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Balcões Viewpoint

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Balcões Viewpoint

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Balcões Viewpoint

Recommended by 185 hikers out of 187

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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Best Hikes to Balcões Viewpoint

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1. 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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4.5

(435)

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2. Vereda dos Balcões – Balcões Viewpoint loop from Marco

5.79km

01:57

290m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.6

(10)

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3. Balcões Viewpoint – Levada dos Balcões Viewpoint loop from Marco

12.9km

04:48

760m

750m

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

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Meinhard Sawusch

September 30, 2024

This short, almost flat path through the laurel forest along the Levada do Juncal and on the edge of the Ribeiro Frio valley to the Balcãoes viewpoint gives an impression of this pristine landscape and also offers wonderful views; on the one hand down to the Atlantic and on the other side to the peaks of the central mountains.
If you buy some bird food in the village, you will have a special, magical moment when the little finches sit on your hand and pick the seeds. If you want to enjoy these moments, you should get up early and get going; "the early bird catches the chick". This viewpoint and the town of Ribeiro Fio are easy to reach, there are also restaurants and souvenir shops, so you can expect endless visitors (there are fewer parking spaces).
So hiking enthusiasts, get up early, put on your hiking boots and head out to this special highlight of nature.

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Sebastian Löbbert

October 3, 2024

A great view of the mountains

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Alexander P.

October 16, 2024

It is very beautiful here.

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Elevation 920 m

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Balcões Viewpoint

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

2. Vereda dos Balcões – Balcões Viewpoint loop from Marco

3. Balcões Viewpoint – Levada dos Balcões Viewpoint loop from Marco

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