PR 17 - Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal
Also known as: Levada do Monte Medonho
- Location
- Serra de Água, Madeira
- Category
- Outdoor & Adventure / Hiking
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Duration
- 210
- Distance
- 15 km (one way, 30 km out and back)
- Cost
- €4.50
- Start Point
- Lombo do Mouro
- End Point
- Encumeada
Sunrise and Sunset on This Trail
- Sunrise behind the mountain ridge at km 4.0 from the trailhead: all year. Times computed from terrain for clear skies.
- Morning golden hour at km 4.9 from the trailhead: Jun 6 to Jul 7. Times computed from terrain for clear skies.
- Morning golden hour at km 9.1 from the trailhead: Mar 26 to Sep 18, Sep 29 to Mar 15. Times computed from terrain for clear skies.
- Sunrise above the clouds at km 9.1 from the trailhead: all year. Times computed from terrain for clear skies.
- Sunset above the clouds at km 9.4 from the trailhead: all year. Times computed from terrain for clear skies.
- Sunrise over the open ocean at km 11.5 from the trailhead: May 10 to Aug 3. Times computed from terrain for clear skies.
- Sunrise above the clouds at km 11.7 from the trailhead: all year. Times computed from terrain for clear skies.
- Sunrise over the open ocean at km 12.3 from the trailhead: May 16 to Jul 27. Times computed from terrain for clear skies.
- Sunrise behind the mountain ridge at km 13.8 from the trailhead: all year. Times computed from terrain for clear skies.
PR 17 – Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal is a circular trail located in central Madeira. The official length of the trail is approximately 17 kilometers, with an elevation gain of around 900 meters. The route typically takes between 6 to 7 hours to complete, depending on pace and stops. The trail takes you through lush laurel forests, volcanic landscapes, offering spectacular views of the island’s interior mountains and valleys.
Please note that parts of the trail are currently partly closed due to maintenance or natural conditions. It's advisable to check the latest trail status before planning your hike.
⚠️ Status: Partially open. Accessible between Encumeada – Folhadal – Caramujo – Bica da Cana.
Passage Places: Moorish Loin – Snail – Folhadal – Encumeada
