Levada da Rocha Vermelha, szlak levady w zachodniej Maderze
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ClosedToday: closedWest / Rabaçal

PR 28

Levada da Rocha Vermelha

Fanal - Lombo do Atouguia. Highlights: Fanal, Rocha Vermelha, Lombo do Atouguia.

levada / waterfallsLaurissilva forest
Distance
ok. 5.4 km
Time
about 1 h 50 min
Difficulty
Moderate (est.)
Fee
from 4.50 EUR
Altitude
837 - 1297 m

What IFCN actually says

Status from the IFCN list: closed or conditional.

Decision for today

Do not go

The trail is marked as closed in the current IFCN status.

  • Official status: closed.
  • Choose an alternative open trail.

Trail closed? We will let you know when it reopens

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Access and parking

Fanal / Lombo do Atouguia

check

Quick access check

Parking pointBus possible after checkingPlan the return
Parking / start

A one-way trail in the western part of the island. Check the fog in Fanal and plan your return from Lombo do Atouguia.

Coordinates for navigation

Start32.74280, -17.15051

Enter 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.

Bus / transfer

Look for connections for Fanal, Porto Moniz and Calheta/Ponta do Pargo, depending on which end you choose.

Search in SIGA: Fanal, Lombo do Atouguia, Porto Moniz, Calheta.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Fanal. End: Lombo do Atouguia.

Access plan

By car

Fanal / Lombo do Atouguia. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Fanal, Lombo do Atouguia, Porto Moniz, Calheta.

Return

This is a linear or logistically harder trail. Plan pickup, taxi or two transport legs.

Transport information is planning guidance. Confirm schedules, parking and access in official sources before you go.
Parking in Google Maps SIGA schedules

Logistics tip. Confirm current departures, access restrictions and parking with SIGA or locally before heading out.

Trail map

Start point and area

Porto MonizSão VicenteSantanaMachicoFunchalPonta do Sol
PR 28

Orientation point

Rocha Vermelha / Fanal · start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Parking / access

Fanal / Lombo do Atouguia

A one-way trail in the western part of the island. Check the fog in Fanal and plan your return from Lombo do Atouguia.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

ok. 5.4 km · about 1 h 50 min · Moderate (est.)

Conditions

Do not go. The trail is marked as closed in the current IFCN status.

Checklists and timing

Before you go

  • Check the current IFCN notice for this trail.
  • Save the start point and route offline.
  • Book and check the fee in SIMplifica.
  • Choose an alternative trail because this one is marked closed.
  • Compare weather with IPMA/ProCiv before starting.
  • Check mud, landslide, tunnel and levada overflow risks.

Gear

Offline 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 50 min. Latest reasonable start: 17:39 (45 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 15/09/2026, 14:21.

Difficulty

researched

Do not treat this as an official fact. It is planning guidance.

Map point

start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Access

check

Checked: 14/05/2026, 01:00. Confirm schedules in SIGA.

Weather now

Open-Meteo

Updated: 15/09/2026, 14:21. Refresh about every 1h.

Races in this area

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

    calheta

Dates from the regional events calendar; confirm with the organiser before you travel.

Trail FAQ

Common questions before you go

Is the trail currently available?

Closed. Trail status and weather can change quickly. Before you go, check IFCN, SIMplifica, IPMA/ProCiv and local signage.

How long does the hike take?

Roughly 1 h 50 min at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.

How much does entry cost?

Entry costs €4.50 for visitors over 12. Pay online in SIMplifica and keep the confirmation for checks.

Do I need to book or pay?

This trail requires booking or entry verification in SIMplifica before you start.

Where do I park and how do I get there?

Fanal / Lombo do Atouguia. Look for connections for Fanal, Porto Moniz and Calheta/Ponta do Pargo, depending on which end you choose.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

not advised with dog. The trail is closed, so do not plan it with a dog.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

Levada trail, good for people who like water, forest and tunnels.

levada

With dog

not advised with dog

The trail is closed, so do not plan it with a dog.

Risks

  • After heavy rain, check landslide, overflow and tunnel/levada closure risks.