Pico Alto – Monte Palace Tropical Garden loop from Funchal

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Portugal

Madeira

Funchal (Sé)

Pico Alto – Monte Palace Tropical Garden loop from Funchal

Hard

4.6

(18)

hikers

Pico Alto – Monte Palace Tropical Garden loop from Funchal

06:36

16.5km

1,180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 7.36 km for 86 m

After 10.1 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.77 km

Babosas

Viewpoint

4.29 km

Shrine of Our Lady of Monte

Highlight • Religious Site

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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5.19 km

Caminho da Cruz

Highlight • Trail

Very nice route along the pilgrim route.

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7.05 km

Pico Alto

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Pico Alto offers a nice belvedere overlooking the city of Funchal.

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8.68 km

Funchal Ecological Park

Highlight • Forest

13.2 km

View of Funchal

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.3 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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14.3 km

Monte Toboggan Ride (Carros de Cesto — wicker toboggans)

Highlight • Structure

Anyone in Funchal should not miss this unique experience. The trip isn't cheap, but it's definitely worth it.

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14.4 km

Carreiros do Monte Toboggan Arrival Point

Highlight • Structure

This is where the sleigh ride ends. As a souvenir, you can buy a picture taken of each sleigh for an exorbitant price. Afterwards, you can walk further down the …

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