View of Arco de São Jorge – Cliffside Trail on Madeira loop from Arco de São Jorge

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Arco De São Jorge

View of Arco de São Jorge – Cliffside Trail on Madeira loop from Arco de São Jorge

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View of Arco de São Jorge – Cliffside Trail on Madeira loop from Arco de São Jorge

04:42

13.0km

720m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Zona de Proteção Especial da Laurissilva da Madeira

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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203 m

View of Arco de São Jorge

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At this point you have a beautiful view and can take a good rest.

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1.50 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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1.90 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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1.90 km

View of the Ribeira do Porco Valley

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2.13 km

Caminho da Entrosa

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Fantastic way on the Caminho Real of Arco de São Jorge!

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2.32 km

Stone Bridge in the Valley

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The old stone bridge in the valley on Madeira spans a clear stream and connects narrow paths through the mountainous landscape. The sturdy structure, built from roughly hewn stones, seems …

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3.03 km

São Cristóvão Restaurant and Viewpoint

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The kitchen is closed from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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11.6 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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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.71 km

4.33 km

2.42 km

983 m

531 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

4.98 km

1.47 km

1.14 km

385 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

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Comments

April 20, 2024,Caminho da Entrosa – Bogenbrücke im Tal rondtocht vanuit Boaventura

A road route with stretches of walking paths and gentle stairs. At the end, coffee and cake and a beautiful view.

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June 4, 2025,Entrosa Weg, entlang der Steilklippen

A very beautiful hike. You'll need a bit of stamina, but you'll be rewarded with the view. If you follow Komoot carefully, you'll be rewarded with a very beautiful hike. Don't forget water and something to hydrate your brain. 🤗

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