Poço dos Chefes Waterfall – Roma Bridge loop from Santa Cruz

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Poço dos Chefes Waterfall – Roma Bridge loop from Santa Cruz

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Poço dos Chefes Waterfall – Roma Bridge loop from Santa Cruz

03:58

10.8km

670m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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143 m

Santa Cruz Parish Church

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Right next to the church is the very good and reasonably priced "Restaurante Bom Jesus - Santa Cruz".

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2.36 km

View of Madeira Airport and Ilhas Desertas

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great view

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2.39 km

View of Lombo dos Moinhos and Terraced Fields

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3.57 km

Santa Cruz Levada Stone Bridge

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4.17 km

Roma Bridge

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At the Ponta de Roma, part of the water from the Ribeira da Santa Cruz is fed into the Levada do Moinho da Serra. The old quarry stone bridge spanning …

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4.18 km

Steep Descent in the Forest

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Like almost everything in life, you can see things from two sides. I would describe the route as a steep climb of over 150 meters. It just depends on the direction of the route.

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4.71 km

Levada do Canal de Água and Monte da Rona

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ever paid attention to it... always uphill

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

2.94 km

2.44 km

1.68 km

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.43 km

2.40 km

2.02 km

218 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

22°C

17°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 28, 2025,Wasserfall – Rom-Brücke Runde von Santa Cruz

This tour was strenuous and offered few highlights. The bridge, as well as the view over the mountains into the valley, are nevertheless beautiful. Along the levadas, your muscles can relax before the steep descent.

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