Vereda do Túnel do Cavalo, odcinek szlaku w rejonie Rabaçal
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PR 6.6

Vereda do Túnel do Cavalo

Zona de Lazer da Caldeira - Casa do Rabaçal. Highlights: Túnel do Cavalo, Casa do Rabaçal, Caldeira.

levada / waterfalls
Distance
ok. 3.8 km
Time
about 1 h 15 min
Difficulty
Moderate (est.)
Fee
from 4.50 EUR
Altitude
988 - 1055 m

Decision for today

Good to go

Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

  • Official status: open.
  • Weather: Good weather.

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Access and parking

Zona de Lazer da Caldeira / Rabaçal

check

Quick access check

Parking pointBus possible after checkingPlan the return
Parking / start

The trail links the Caldeira area with Casa do Rabaçal. Check current road conditions and the IFCN status.

Coordinates for navigation

Start32.75562, -17.14260

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 Calheta/Paul da Serra/Rabaçal; the final leg may require your own transport.

Search in SIGA: Calheta, Paul da Serra, Rabaçal.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Zona de Lazer da Caldeira. End: Casa do Rabaçal.

Access plan

By car

Zona de Lazer da Caldeira / Rabaçal. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Calheta, Paul da Serra, Rabaçal.

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 6.6

Orientation point

Túnel do Cavalo / Rabaçal · start

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

Parking / access

Zona de Lazer da Caldeira / Rabaçal

The trail links the Caldeira area with Casa do Rabaçal. Check current road conditions and the IFCN status.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

ok. 3.8 km · about 1 h 15 min · Moderate (est.)

Conditions

Good to go. Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

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.
  • 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 15 min. Latest reasonable start: 18:14 (45 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 15/09/2026, 14:23.

Difficulty

estimated

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, 14:23. 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?

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 15 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?

Zona de Lazer da Caldeira / Rabaçal. Look for connections for Calheta/Paul da Serra/Rabaçal; the final leg may require your own transport.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

possible with dog. Shorter, easier trail, potentially sensible with a dog after checking local rules.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

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

shortlevada

With dog

possible with dog

Shorter, easier trail, potentially sensible with a dog after checking local rules.

Risks

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