Levada do Barreiro, leśny odcinek levady
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PR 4

Levada do Barreiro

Poço da Neve - Levada do Barreiro - Ribeira das Cales. Highlights: Poço da Neve, Levada do Barreiro, Funchal Ecological Park.

levada / waterfalls
Distance
ok. 5.2 km
Time
about 1 h 45 min
Difficulty
Moderate (est.)
Fee
from 4.50 EUR
Altitude
975 - 1650 m

What IFCN actually says

Status from the IFCN list: partially passable.

Decision for today

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The trail may be possible, but status, weather and booking need verification.

  • The trail has restrictions or partial opening.

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Access and parking

Poço da Neve / Park Ekologiczny Funchal

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Quick access check

Parking pointBus possible after checkingPlan the return
Parking / start

Access depends on the variant you choose at Poço da Neve and Ribeira das Cales. Check current signage.

Coordinates for navigation

Start32.72601, -16.92487

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 from Funchal/Monte and confirm the last leg to the trailhead.

Search in SIGA: Funchal, Monte, Poço da Neve, Ribeira das Cales.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Poço da Neve. End: Ribeira das Cales.

Access plan

By car

Poço da Neve / Park Ekologiczny Funchal. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Funchal, Monte, Poço da Neve, Ribeira das Cales.

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 4

Orientation point

Poço da Neve / Levada do Barreiro · start

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

Parking / access

Poço da Neve / Funchal Ecological Park

Access depends on the variant you choose at Poço da Neve and Ribeira das Cales. Check current signage.

Elevation profile

966-1642 m

Total ascent: 160 mTotal descent: 828 m
StartFinish

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

Day plan for this trail

Hike

ok. 5.2 km · about 1 h 45 min · Moderate (est.)

Conditions

Check conditions. The trail may be possible, but status, weather and booking need verification.

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.
  • Read the partial-opening restrictions and passage variant.
  • Compare weather with IPMA/ProCiv before starting.
  • Check mud, landslide, tunnel and levada overflow risks.
  • Plan time reserve to turn back if conditions change.

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 45 min. Latest reasonable start: 17:43 (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.

Trail FAQ

Common questions before you go

Is the trail currently available?

Partially open. 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 45 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?

Poço da Neve / Park Ekologiczny Funchal. Look for connections from Funchal/Monte and confirm the last leg to the trailhead.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

check dog rules. May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

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

levadarestrictions

With dog

check dog rules

May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.

Risks

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