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Ribeira Da Janela

Fanal Laurisilva Forest – Fanal Laurisilva Forest loop from Madeira Laurel Special Protection Area

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Ribeira Da Janela

Fanal Laurisilva Forest – Fanal Laurisilva Forest loop from Madeira Laurel Special Protection Area

Moderate

4.4

(80)

304

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Fanal Laurisilva Forest – Fanal Laurisilva Forest loop from Madeira Laurel Special Protection Area

01:19

4.20km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural da Madeira

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251 m

Ancient Laurel Forest of Fanal

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A great experience in fog 👍

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460 m

Fanal Laurel Forest

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In cloudy weather conditions, the fairy forest gets an additional mystical atmosphere that fits here.

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942 m

Fanal Laurisilva Forest

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The ancient laurel trees of Fanal are a very special highlight. These trees have grown in incredible twists, loops and twists over hundreds of years and are particularly enchanting when …

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1.22 km

Laurisilva Trees

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Beautiful and ancient laurel trees line this area

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1.24 km

Fanal Forest

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View from the forest onto the plateau

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3.57 km

Fanal Laurisilva Forest

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A great forest. Best here when it's a bit foggy.

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3.89 km

Fanal laurel tree

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The witch's tree in the Laurissilva forest, with its twisted branches and thick moss, looks like something straight out of a fairy tale. Depending on the fog and light, it …

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4.05 km

Fanal Laurel Forest

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a very worthwhile detour, with a short hike through these beautiful laurel trees

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4.20 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

393 m

166 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.03 km

166 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,150 m)

Lowest point (990 m)

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