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PR 6.7

Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal

Rabaçal - Túnel do Cavalo. Highlights: Rabaçal, Túnel do Cavalo, connector route.

levada / waterfallsocean and cliffs
Distance
do sprawdzenia
Time
no data
Difficulty
Unknown (est.)
Fee
from 4,50 EUR

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.
  • Pogoda: Pogoda dobra.

Access and parking

Rabaçal / Túnel do Cavalo

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Quick access check

Parking pointTaxi / transfer likelyPlan the return
Parking / start

A trail in the Rabaçal area; some public descriptions can be incomplete, so confirm the starting point in official announcements.

Bus / transfer

Check SIGA for Rabaçal/Paul da Serra and have a plan B with your own transport.

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

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Rabaçal. End: Túnel do Cavalo.

Access plan

By car

Rabaçal / Túnel do Cavalo. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Rabaçal, Paul da Serra, 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 6.7

Orientation point

Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal · area

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

Parking / access

Rabaçal / Túnel do Cavalo

A trail in the Rabaçal area; some public descriptions can be incomplete, so confirm the starting point in official announcements.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

do sprawdzenia · no data · Unknown (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.

Windproof layer

On ridges, cliffs and in gusts, wind chills quickly.

Shoes with good grip

Wet stones, levadas and forest sections can be slippery.

Sun protection

Ocean-side sections can be exposed and without shade.

Daylight

Estimated time: no data. No automatic start time without sunset data.

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 16/07/2026, 21:15.

Difficulty

unknown

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

Map point

area

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: 16/07/2026, 21:15. Refresh about every 1h.

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?

We do not have a reliable time estimate for this trail. Check the length and profile in official sources.

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?

Rabaçal / Túnel do Cavalo. Check SIGA for Rabaçal/Paul da Serra and have a plan B with your own transport.

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.

levadacliffs/ocean

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.
  • On cliff trails, check wind, exposure and descent conditions.