Levada do Caldeirão Verde, łatwiejszy wariant Queimadas - Pico das Pedras
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PR 9.1

Levada do Caldeirão Verde - Um Caminho para Todos

Queimadas - Pico das Pedras. Highlights: Queimadas, Pico das Pedras, easier variant.

mountains and viewpointslevada / waterfallsshort traileasy option
Distance
ok. 1.9 km
Time
about 30 min
Difficulty
Easy (est.)
Fee
from 4.50 EUR
Altitude
870 - 890 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

Queimadas / Pico das Pedras

guidance

Quick access check

Parking pointTaxi / transfer likelyPlan the return
Parking / start

A more accessible section in the Queimadas area. Still check parking and access, as the spot is popular.

Coordinates for navigation

Start32.77960, -16.89646

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 to Santana, Queimadas or Pico das Pedras; the final leg may require a transfer.

Search in SIGA: Santana, Queimadas, Pico das Pedras.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Queimadas. End: Pico das Pedras.

Access plan

By car

Queimadas / Pico das Pedras. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Santana, Queimadas, Pico das Pedras.

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 9.1

Orientation point

Queimadas - Pico das Pedras · start

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

Parking / access

Queimadas / Pico das Pedras

A more accessible section in the Queimadas area. Still check parking and access, as the spot is popular.

Elevation profile

878-917 m

Total ascent: 61 mTotal descent: 64 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. 1.9 km · about 30 min · Easy (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.
  • Verify wind and visibility 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.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 30 min. Latest reasonable start: 18:43 (60 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 15/09/2026, 14:22.

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

guidance

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

Weather now

Open-Meteo

Updated: 15/09/2026, 14:22. Refresh about every 1h.

After the hike

Where to eat nearby

Restaurante Quinta do Furão

Santana

4.4(2,360 reviews)Google Maps rating, checked on 25 July 2026

A quarter of an hour by car from the Queimadas car park, on a cliff above the ocean. Pricier than the village tasquinhas, but it is the closest full dinner after a long day at Caldeirão Verde. Worth calling for a table.

Hours
daily 12:00 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 21:30
Prices
20 to 45 €
Cards:
accepted
Open in Google Maps

We checked the ratings and hours once, on the date shown, and this kind of data ages fast: confirm before you drive out. We have no agreement with these places and earn nothing on these tips.

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 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?

Queimadas / Pico das Pedras. Look for connections to Santana, Queimadas or Pico das Pedras; the final leg may require a transfer.

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

Light, short levada trail.

easyshortlevadascenicexposure

With dog

check dog rules

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

Risks

  • Avoid in strong wind, low visibility or icy ridge conditions.
  • After heavy rain, check landslide, overflow and tunnel/levada closure risks.