View of Machico – View of Upper Machico loop from Machico

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View of Machico – View of Upper Machico loop from Machico

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4.5

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106

hikers

View of Machico – View of Upper Machico loop from Machico

04:14

11.5km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.72 km for 48 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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935 m

View of Machico

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Beautiful view over Machico towards the coast

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1.50 km

View over Machico and Pastel

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Levadas, the Atlantic, the flowers and then a poncha. Madeira :-)

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2.63 km

View of the Terraced Fields of Machico

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Nice view of the terraced fields of Machico, farming is a hard trade here.

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3.25 km

View of Machico

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Beautiful view of the Ribeira Seca valley to Machico.

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4.17 km

View of Upper Machico

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It is a good starting point for various hikes. Bar nearby, usually a taxi on site.

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5.48 km

Viewpoint

6.32 km

View of the coastal cliffs in Madeira Natural Park

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This viewpoint offers a breathtaking view of the rugged coastal cliffs of Madeira Natural Park. The steep rock faces drop dramatically to the Atlantic Ocean, revealing the colorful volcanic layers …

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7.96 km

Boca do Risco Trail

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Hiking on the narrow paths is a lot of fun

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

2.25 km

796 m

335 m

246 m

Surfaces

7.12 km

2.25 km

732 m

614 m

517 m

246 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 23 October

22°C

18°C

19 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

May 16, 2022,Nach Parkplatz

The descent has hardly been committed lately. The path was difficult to walk because many trees and undergrowth blocked the path. My recommendation from the vantage point (it's really great!!) go back or look for an alternative route.

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December 5, 2024,Atemberaubender Ausblick – Boca do Risco Runde von Ribeira Grande

Make sure you stick to the direction! Especially in wet weather, otherwise it will be a crazy slippery ride! The last part is barely passable after a storm/fire 🐽 very adventurous and beautiful!

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September 18, 2025,Boca do Risco Klippen – Blick auf Machico Runde von Terça

The tour, especially the return leg, is only suitable for experienced hikers! Very steep, with lots of scrambling and crawling over and under trees.

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