Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from Arco de São Jorge

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Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from Arco de São Jorge

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Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from Arco de São Jorge

04:25

14.1km

530m

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: August 19, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

Malerischer Levada-Weg

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The Levada do Rei, a 5.3 km long hiking trail (plus 5.3 km round trip), leads through the island's lush natural landscape to a unique, protected area. The hike, rated …

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3.56 km

Levada do Rei

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Very easy tour

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4.40 km

Valley view

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The Levada do Rei mainly leads through dense vegetation, but at this point the forest opens up and offers you a beautiful panorama of the Ribeiro Bonito valley.

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5.39 km

Resting area at Levada do Rei

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A great place to cool your feet in the middle of the jungle.

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6.41 km

Small tunnel

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The tunnel is short and dry, making it one of the simplest tunnels on all levada walks. However, the ceiling is quite low and tall hikers have to move their heads.

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6.62 km

In the laurel forest

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The laurel forest at Levada do Rei is one of the most beautiful in Madeira. Huge and gnarled, these impressive trees grow on both sides of the hiking trail and provide cool shade even in midsummer.

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7.16 km

In summer, the waterfall leads little water and you can easily dry on the other side. In winter and in spring, you should better put on a rain jacket, because then rush here plenty of water from the mountain down.

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7.17 km

Waterfall in Madeira Natural Park

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The waterfall on the Levada do Rei is a magical highlight of the hike: surrounded by dense laurel forest, the water plunges over moss-covered rocks right next to the narrow …

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

3.50 km

2.66 km

2.37 km

Surfaces

7.10 km

4.04 km

1.44 km

1.03 km

452 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Comments

March 19, 2024,Madeira 🇵🇹- Levada do Rei-Runde mit kleinem Wasserfall (Nähe Santana)

Today I am no longer driven through Mordor, but flat along Levadas.
“Levada do Rei” with a small waterfall.
Pretty, nice, flat, made quickly 😁
Tip: On the way back stop briefly at Water Mill: small old mill.
The Fiat almost rolled past it.

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