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Funchal (Santa Maria Maior)

View of Funchal – Eucalyptus Forest loop from Estádio da Madeira

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Funchal (Santa Maria Maior)

View of Funchal – Eucalyptus Forest loop from Estádio da Madeira

Moderate

4.2

(51)

190

hikers

View of Funchal – Eucalyptus Forest loop from Estádio da Madeira

02:39

8.78km

270m

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: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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132 m

View of Funchal

Highlight • Viewpoint

A cable car goes into the mountains from Funchal.

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2

1.01 km

Levada da Serra do Faial West Entrance

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The total length of the levada is approximately 27km.

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3

1.95 km

Hidden House Ruin

Highlight • Historical Site

Overgrown right next to the trail is a house ruin. Most people will walk by without even noticing it.

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4

2.88 km

Eucalyptus Forest

Highlight • Forest

Here it smells really great of eucalyptus.

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2.91 km

Waterfall and Wooden Bridge

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There was a landslide in the background of the first picture, so the path was filled up a bit. However, you can walk over it.

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3.71 km

View Over the Mountain Villages

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From the viewpoint overlooking the mountain villages, you can see how white houses, terraced fields, and small gardens cling to the slopes. Narrow roads and old paths wind their way …

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7

3.98 km

Levada da Serra do Faial Parking Area

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Large parking lot with many parking spaces. Ideal as a starting point for hikes on the Levada.

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8

4.54 km

Levada da Serra do Faial

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very long Levada but very pleasant to walk. Most of the time you are in the shade. The path is now also drawn at OSM.

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8.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

935 m

685 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

889 m

818 m

189 m

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Elevation

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Lowest point (610 m)

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Thursday 9 July

24°C

18°C

28 %

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