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Achadas Da Cruz

Beautiful Rock Formations loop from Achadas da Cruz

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Achadas Da Cruz

Beautiful Rock Formations loop from Achadas da Cruz

Moderate

4.6

(20)

106

hikers

Beautiful Rock Formations loop from Achadas da Cruz

03:50

8.09km

700m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo

Parque Natural da Madeira

Zona Especial de Conservação das Achadas da Cruz

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2.05 km

View of Fajã da Quebrada Nova and Achadas da Cruz Cable Car

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As an alternative to going down or going up, you can shorten one direction by taking the train

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2.18 km

View of the Achadas da Cruz cliffs

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Magnificent view of the cliffs, but also a very interesting descent down

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3.51 km

Trail through the gorge in Madeira Natural Park

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strenuous but doable, great views

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3.76 km

Waterfall in Achadas da Cruz Valley

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Take the cable car (Teleferico das Achadas da Cruz) down in the town of Achadas da Cruiz. The cable car descends at an angle of 98 degrees to the coast. …

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3.83 km

Stairway to the Sea at Achadas da Cruz

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The view along the steep walls is awesome

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3.90 km

Beautiful Rock Formations

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Near Achadas da Cruz on Madeira, the coastal landscape impresses with striking rock formations that plunge steeply into the Atlantic Ocean. The volcanic cliffs display dramatic lines and structures, sculpted …

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4.10 km

Achadas da Cruz Cable Car and Fajã da Quebrada Nova

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Small cable car that transports people with a 92% gradient

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8.09 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

3.35 km

532 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

3.79 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 27 April

18°C

12°C

6 %

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