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Cliffside Trail on Madeira – Cliff Trail loop from Arco de São Jorge

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Arco De São Jorge

Cliffside Trail on Madeira – Cliff Trail loop from Arco de São Jorge

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Cliffside Trail on Madeira – Cliff Trail loop from Arco de São Jorge

01:08

3.37km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Zona de Proteção Especial da Laurissilva da Madeira

Waypoints

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799 m

Restaurante Arco

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Here you can start out on the Caminho Real of Arco de São Jorge and have something to eat on your return.

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1.33 km

Cliffside Trail on Madeira

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Very nice path. Sometimes you need a bit of courage when there is no barrier, but in principle the path is always wide enough.

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1.54 km

Cliff Trail

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The cliff path on Madeira leads spectacularly along the steep Atlantic coast, over narrow rocky paths with deep precipices to the left and crashing waves beneath your feet. With every …

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1.73 km

Caminho da Entrosa: View from the Cliffs

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The Caminho do Entrosa on Madeira is a quiet and impressive high-altitude trail that winds along the rugged north coast between the villages of Arco de São Jorge and Boaventura. …

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1.73 km

View of the Ribeira do Porco Valley

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1.76 km

Sunset Viewpoint

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A sunset viewpoint on Madeira offers breathtaking views of the west coast – rugged cliffs, the deep blue sea, and the horizon bathed in golden light. The perfect moment is …

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2.36 km

Viewpoint at Arco da Calheta Cliffs

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The viewpoint on the cliffs of Arco da Calheta offers a breathtaking view over the northwest coast of Madeira: rugged cliffs that drop directly into the deep blue sea, green …

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3.16 km

View of Arco de São Jorge

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The viewpoint at Arco de São Jorge on Madeira offers a breathtaking panorama: The village itself clings to steep cliffs, and the surrounding hills provide sweeping views across the north …

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3.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.04 km

807 m

280 m

243 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

774 m

509 m

248 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 18 August

25°C

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Comments

October 17, 2024,Madeira: Der Königsweg Arco de São Jorge. Steil schön

Details and key points of the hike can be found in the video ▶️

Even in challenging terrain, Madeira boasts many well-preserved old cobbled paths. The one from Arco de São Jorge leads high above the wild Atlantic waves through the face of a steep coastal mountain. It's a short hike with fantastic views of the north coast and …

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Cliffside Trail on Madeira – Cliff Trail loop from Arco de São Jorge

Restaurante Arco

Cliffside Trail on Madeira

Cliff Trail

Caminho da Entrosa: View from the Cliffs

View of the Ribeira do Porco Valley

Sunset Viewpoint

Viewpoint at Arco da Calheta Cliffs

View of Arco de São Jorge

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