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View of Funchal – Monte Toboggan Ride loop from Parque Ecológico do Funchal

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View of Funchal – Monte Toboggan Ride loop from Parque Ecológico do Funchal

Hard

3

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View of Funchal – Monte Toboggan Ride loop from Parque Ecológico do Funchal

03:23

28.4km

1,410m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.5 km for 288 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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43 m

Levada da Serra do Faial

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What a great path, I had to stop every now and then.....simply indescribable

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78 m

Poiso Trailhead and Rest Area

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Classic place in the region for those who come to mountain bike. Poiso offers bathrooms, parking, as well as food and drinks. It serves as a mandatory stopping point before starting another trail.

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84 m

View of Funchal

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Yeah, what a view.... surrounded by peaks and a great view towards the sea...........

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4.24 km

Regional 202 is the main access road to Pico do Areeiro and the trails in the area. Some sections are relatively exposed, which allows for charming views of the region. With luck and clear weather, the view from this point is fascinating.

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19.5 km

Shrine of Our Lady of Monte

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Up the stairs and you are in front of the church Nossa Senhora do Monte. It is a Catholic pilgrimage church and was built from 1741. Due to an earthquake, the church was inaugurated in 1818

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19.6 km

Monte Toboggan Ride

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This is where the most unique sleigh ride into the valley to Funchal starts. The idea for this came about in the 19th century as to how best to transport the products from the fields into the valley to Funchal for sale. So very sturdy wicker baskets were woven and fitted with runners. This meant that fruit and vegetables could be transported quickly and efficiently. Over time, these transport routes became too complicated and so rich Brits discovered this fun for themselves and rode down into the valley in the Tobbogans. Today, the basket sleigh ride is run professionally, and the fun for around 10 minutes costs up to €35 depending on how busy it is. If there are cruise ships in the harbor, there is no point in trying to quickly book a sleigh ride... the queue can easily be up to 2 hours long.

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22.4 km

The viewpoint of Terreiro da Luta is located in the municipality of Monte and offers the best conditions to enjoy the beautiful view over the Bay of Funchal.
This viewpoint is located in the municipality of Monte, on the site where a monument to the Blessed Virgin, “Nossa Senhora da Paz”, was erected to honor a promise made by the Madeiran people during the bombing of the city of Funchal in 1917 by German submarines to redeem. In addition to the sculptural work of art, you can enjoy the beautiful view over the Bay of Funchal.

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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

4.51 km

4.13 km

873 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

5.45 km

2.73 km

489 m

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Highest point (1,580 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Sunday 30 August

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