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Monte Palace Tropical Garden – Monte Toboggan Ride loop from Funchal

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Monte Palace Tropical Garden – Monte Toboggan Ride loop from Funchal

Moderate

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280

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Monte Palace Tropical Garden – Monte Toboggan Ride loop from Funchal

01:48

4.60km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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After 294 m for 117 m

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After 1.04 km for 62 m

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After 1.64 km for 385 m

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After 2.10 km for 108 m

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After 2.43 km for 196 m

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After 2.71 km for 250 m

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After 4.20 km for 117 m

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Waypoints

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1.05 km

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful landscaped botanical garden, as is typical for Madeira, of course not at ground level. There are many stairs, narrow paths but also wider paths on which you can …

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2

1.43 km

Monte Toboggan Ride

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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3

1.87 km

Flamingos at Poço dos Desejos Lagoon, Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful, graceful birds, but they make as much noise as 10 times as many.

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4

1.94 km

Poço dos Desejos, Jardim Tropical Monte Palace

Highlight • Lake

The garden is a must and highly recommended, even in February the blooms were worth seeing. The small lake has nice big koi carp and is very well maintained.

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5

1.97 km

Tile murals in Funchal Municipal Garden

Highlight • Monument

Strolling through Funchal's Jardim Municipal do Funchal, one encounters artistic tile mosaics – known as azulejos – along the central pathways. These mosaics adorn the ground and some walls with …

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6

2.26 km

Traditional Santana House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Santana houses integrated into the Monte Palace Tropical Garden in Funchal are lovingly restored examples of traditional Madeiran architecture, featuring thatched gabled roofs and colorful facades. Originally typical of …

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7

2.62 km

View of Monte Palace Tropical Garden

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Magnificent views of the harbor and Funchal. Really worth a trip.

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8

2.98 km

Funchal–Monte Cable Car

Highlight • Structure

The cable car takes you quickly to the Monte district, about 500 m above sea level. During the trip you have a wonderful view of Funchal and the sea. You …

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4.60 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.68 km

1.46 km

346 m

115 m

Surfaces

2.13 km

1.65 km

715 m

100 m

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