Levada do Moinho, szlak levady na północy Madery
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ClosedToday: closedWest / Rabaçal

PR 7

Levada do Moinho

Ribeira da Cruz - Lamaceiros. Highlights: Ribeira da Cruz, Lamaceiros, levada.

levada / waterfalls
Distance
10.5 km
Time
about 3 h 30 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Fee
from 4.50 EUR
Altitude
504 - 940 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

Ribeira da Cruz / Lamaceiros

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Quick access check

Parking pointBus possible after checkingPlan the return
Parking / start

A one-way trail in the Porto Moniz area. Plan your return between Lamaceiros and Ribeira da Cruz.

Coordinates for navigation

Start32.84575, -17.19372

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 north-west Madeira connections and confirm the closest stop to get off at.

Search in SIGA: Porto Moniz, Ribeira da Cruz, Lamaceiros.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Ribeira da Cruz. End: Lamaceiros.

Access plan

By car

Ribeira da Cruz / Lamaceiros. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Porto Moniz, Ribeira da Cruz, Lamaceiros.

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 7

Orientation point

Ribeira da Cruz - Lamaceiros · start

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

Parking / access

Ribeira da Cruz / Lamaceiros

A one-way trail in the Porto Moniz area. Plan your return between Lamaceiros and Ribeira da Cruz.

Elevation profile

404-891 m

Total ascent: 234 mTotal descent: 609 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

10.5 km · about 3 h 30 min · Moderate

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.
  • Take extra water, food and a rain layer.

Gear

Offline map / saved start

Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.

Water and snacks

A longer trail requires more supplies.

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.

Power bank

A longer day outside increases battery use for maps and photos.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 3 h 30 min. Latest reasonable start: 15:59 (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

official

Shown as official or consistent with the source label.

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 3 h 30 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?

Ribeira da Cruz / Lamaceiros. Look for north-west Madeira connections and confirm the closest stop to get off at.

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.