PR 13.1
Louro da Gota - 25 Fontes. Highlights: Louro da Gota, Fanal, link to 25 Fontes.
Decision for today
Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.
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Access and parking
Quick access check
The trail links the Louro da Gota area with the 25 Fontes area. Confirm the starting point and the return before you set out.
Coordinates for navigation
32.77272, -17.12269Enter them into an offline map or the car's navigation before you set off: on mountain roads the signal can drop out for long stretches.
Look for connections for Paul da Serra/Rabaçal/Calheta; public transport may be limited.
Search in SIGA: Louro da Gota, Rabaçal, Calheta, Paul da Serra.
linear trail. Start: Louro da Gota. End: 25 Fontes.
By car
Louro da Gota / Rabaçal. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.
Without a car
Search in SIGA: Louro da Gota, Rabaçal, Calheta, Paul da Serra.
Return
This is a linear or logistically harder trail. Plan pickup, taxi or two transport legs.
Logistics tip. Confirm current departures, access restrictions and parking with SIGA or locally before heading out.
Trail map
Orientation point
Louro da Gota / 25 Fontes · start
This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.
Parking / access
Louro da Gota / Rabaçal
The trail links the Louro da Gota area with the 25 Fontes area. Confirm the starting point and the return before you set out.
961-1332 m
Indicative values: elevations read from a terrain model along the GPS track, not measured on the path. On rock ledges and near tunnels the model can show the slope above the trail.
EU-DEM 25 m · OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Hike plan
Louro da Gota
Start pointok. 3.1 km · about 1 h · Moderate (est.)
Good to go. Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.
PR 18 - Levada do Rei
Open alternativeOffline map / saved start
Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.
Water and snacks
Even shorter trails can take longer due to weather and stops.
Headlamp / flashlight
The levada or route description suggests tunnels or darker passages.
Shoes with good grip
Wet stones, levadas and forest sections can be slippery.
Daylight
Estimated time: about 1 h. Latest reasonable start: 18:29 (45 min buffer before dark).
Data confidence
IFCN live
Last read: 15/09/2026, 14:23.
researched
Do not treat this as an official fact. It is planning guidance.
start
This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.
check
Checked: 14/05/2026, 01:00. Confirm schedules in SIGA.
Open-Meteo
Updated: 15/09/2026, 14:23. Refresh about every 1h.
Competitions are scheduled nearby on these dates. Expect closed access roads, full car parks or traffic on the trail itself.
TransMadeira
9/28/26 - 10/3/26 · cycling race
calhetaDates from the regional events calendar; confirm with the organiser before you travel.
Trail FAQ
Open. Trail status and weather can change quickly. Before you go, check IFCN, SIMplifica, IPMA/ProCiv and local signage.
Roughly 1 h at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.
Entry costs €4.50 for visitors over 12. Pay online in SIMplifica and keep the confirmation for checks.
This trail requires booking or entry verification in SIMplifica before you start.
Louro da Gota / Rabaçal. Look for connections for Paul da Serra/Rabaçal/Calheta; public transport may be limited.
possible with dog. Shorter, easier trail, potentially sensible with a dog after checking local rules.
Trail profile
Levada trail, good for people who like water, forest and tunnels.
possible with dog
Shorter, easier trail, potentially sensible with a dog after checking local rules.