Madeira Trails
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All Madeira PR Hiking Trails
- PR 1 – Vereda do Areeiro (Aberto)
- PR 1.1 – Vereda da Ilha (Aberto)
- PR 1.2 – Vereda do Pico Ruivo (Aberto)
- PR 1.3 – Vereda da Encumeada (Encerrado)
- PR 2 – Vereda do Urzal (Aberto)
- PR 3 – Vereda do Burro (Aberto)
- PR 3.1 – Caminho Real do Monte (Aberto)
- PR 4 – Levada do Barreiro (Parcialmente Aberto)
- PR 5 – Vereda das Funduras (Aberto)
- PR 6 – Levada das 25 Fontes (Aberto)
- PR 6.1 – Levada do Risco (Aberto)
- PR 6.2 – Levada do Alecrim (Aberto)
- PR 6.3 – Vereda da Lagoa do Vento (Aberto)
- PR 6.4 – Levada Velha do Rabaçal (Aberto)
- PR 6.5 – Vereda do Pico Fernandes (Aberto)
- PR 6.6 – Vereda do Túnel do Cavalo (Aberto)
- PR 6.7 – Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal (Aberto)
- PR 6.8 – Levada do Paul II – Um Caminho para todos (Aberto)
- PR 7 – Levada do Moinho (Encerrado)
- PR 8 – Vereda da Ponta de S. Lourenço (Aberto)
- PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde (Aberto)
- PR 9.1 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde - Um Caminho para todos (Aberto)
- PR 10 – Levada do Furado (Aberto)
- PR 11 – Vereda dos Balcões (Aberto)
- PR 12 – Caminho Real da Encumeada (Parcialmente Aberto)
- PR 13 – Vereda do Fanal (Aberto)
- PR 13.1 – Vereda da Palha Carga (Open)
- PR 14 – Levada dos Cedros (Aberto)
- PR 15 – Vereda da Ribeira da Janela (Aberto)
- PR 16 – Levada Fajã do Rodrigues (Aberto)
- PR 17 – Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal (Aberto)
- PR 18 – Levada do Rei (Aberto)
- PR 19 – Caminho Real do Paul do Mar (Aberto)
- PR 20 – Vereda do Jardim do Mar (Encerrado)
- PR 21 – Caminho do Norte (Aberto)
- PR 22 – Vereda do Chão dos Louros (Aberto)
- PR 23 – Levada da Azenha (Aberto)
- PR 27 – Glaciar de Planalto (Encerrado)
- PR 28 – Levada da Rocha Vermelha (Encerrado)
Official Visitor Information
Essential Madeira Hiking Guide & Regulations
Official regulations and safety protocols published by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) and the Regional Civil Protection Service (SRPC).
Verified 2026 IFCN Standards
Official IFCN Trail Fees
Under Regional Government regulations, classified trails managed by IFCN require an online reservation and access fee for non-residents:
- •€4.50 per person for standard classified trails
- •€10.50 for PR 1 Pico do Areeiro – Pico Ruivo traverse
- •Free for children 12 & under and Madeira residents
- •Online-only via SIMplifica portal; no tickets sold on site
Official Mountain Safety Rules
Madeira's terrain is volcanic with rapid microclimate shifts. IFCN and Civil Protection advise:
- •Headlamp / Torch: Mandatory for dark tunnels on levadas (e.g. PR 6, PR 9, PR 16). Phone flashes are insufficient.
- •Microclimates: High peaks can be 10–15°C colder than coastlines. Always pack rain/wind gear and layers.
- •Never cross closed trails: Warnings for landslides or fires must be respected unconditionally.
- •Stay on PR marks: Off-trail exploration risks vertigo, disorientation, and fragile ecosystem damage.
Emergency & Weather Sources
Save these official emergency numbers and monitoring channels before heading out on any hike:
General Emergency112
European EmergencyMadeira Civil Protection+351 291 700 112
SRPC IP-RAMOfficial Weather WarningsIPMA (ipma.pt)
Check Alerts →Madeira Trail Classifications Explained
The Regional Government classifies official hiking trails into two distinct formats:
💧 Levada: Follows historic irrigation watercourses with gentle gradients, forested valleys, and narrow canal-side footpaths.
⛰️ Vereda: Traditional mountain footpaths, ridge walks, and coastal cliff tracks featuring elevation gains and open exposure.