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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 5, 2025
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 4, 2025
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September 5, 2025
A beautiful circular trail to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Fátima. There's a good parking lot at the Grottoes of Sao Vicente. The grottoes are closed, but from here, a short but steep climb between the houses leads up to the levada (watch out for the hungry dog), and then continues to the chapel, offering
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 2, 2025
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September 5, 2025
The best views of the highest mountains: Ruivo, Torres, and Arieiro, are on the ridge path over Curral das Freiras and the neighboring valley toward Encumeada. Despite the cobblestone road, the approach is wide and very manageable; you'll just have to drive in first gear, but there are plenty of parking
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 1, 2025
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September 5, 2025
A classic and must-do on Madeira. As with all tours, you can also start the tour in the afternoon and have the waterfalls and the most beautiful levades almost to yourself. Fantastically beautiful.
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MichaelNT went for a hike
August 30, 2025
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September 5, 2025
Two levades in one. A very, very beautiful route. Do it in the afternoon/evening, otherwise the trail is completely overcrowded. It has everything: waterfalls, tunnels (a cell phone flashlight will suffice), some elevation along the trail, and a fantastic view of the valley and the sea. P.S.: If you
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MichaelNT went for a hike
October 12, 2024
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October 13, 2024
Nice afternoon walk to the Nebelhöhle and Gießstein. Loot: six Maultaschen, lots of autumn decorations and a puffball.
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 29, 2024
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September 29, 2024
A lovely walk today with a view of the Alps and the first onion cake of the year. We got the last piece at Derneck Castle - very, very tasty and fitting for the autumn mood up there.
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 28, 2024
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September 29, 2024
One of our favorite tours, this time starting in the rain and returning in the dark. The weather was better at Gütersteiner and up at Rohrauer Hut, after some very, very tasty Maultauschen and a wonderful hut atmosphere, everything was fine again. It's autumn!
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 11, 2024
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September 14, 2024
After we abandoned the Levada Verde because of fog + drizzle, mud, crowds and a horrific drive, we took an afternoon walk in the jungle on the Levada do Rei. We went into the jungle almost completely alone with a view of the mountains and at the end we were rewarded with a delicious poncha at the most
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 10, 2024
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September 10, 2024
Brilliant weather at the summit, then back in the middle of the clouds. The path was completely overcrowded at first, but still so beautiful. We took our time and enjoyed the beautiful, wild mountains. We headed back at around 3 p.m., when most of the momentum had already gone, which was actually the
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 8, 2024
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September 8, 2024
When the clouds are hanging over the whole island, all the islanders meet in Canica and hike together to Ponta de Sao Lourenco. Cliffs, wild Atlantic, volcanic landscape and a wonderful bathing bay. After the first swim stop in the bay at the Casa de Sardinha, the crowds dispersed and after the climb
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 6, 2024
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September 7, 2024
The cloud forest and the Fanal plateau as it should be: wisps of clouds, wind, banks of fog and now and again a patch of blue sky. Getting out of the car is difficult, but then it's beautiful. The approach along the north coast is Hawaii, the end in the seaside resort of Porto Moniz Paradise! P.S. Please
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 4, 2024
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September 5, 2024
The well-made ladder to heaven is really, really steep in the small village, which obviously doesn't benefit much from tourism. The whole way through the cliffs is without shade, but with an absolutely fantastic view of the sea and the village. Rocks and sea and guaranteed no hustle and bustle.
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 2, 2024
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September 2, 2024
Short, great climb from Santana through the steep coast to a small settlement with agriculture by the sea. Swimming is not possible there, the coast is wild and has large stones, and there is no food available. A place of peace and quiet and a place that wants to be left alone, far away from the crowds
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MichaelNT went for a hike
September 1, 2024
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September 2, 2024
What a shock, thousands of cars, we parked above the reservoir, which wasn't the best idea, the path around the lake is closed. The levada paths, the waterfalls and the whole valley are wonderful, beautiful and if you make a bit of an effort, you'll be alone after just a few meters, except at the hotspots
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September 7, 2025
As is usually the case on Madeira, whatever the weather, it's beautiful at the Miradouro Ponta do Furado. Only go in the evening and enjoy the sunset; during the day, you'll be overwhelmed. At the oasis on the right, the beach is beautiful.
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