PR12 - Caminho Real da Encumeada

PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada) permit - frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to hike PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada) in Madeira?

Yes. Since December 2025 every classified trail on Madeira and Porto Santo needs a reservation, and PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada) is one of them. Non-resident visitors pay the permit fee; Madeira residents, children aged 12 and under, and visitors with a disability of 60% or more are exempt from the fee but still need to register and reserve a time slot.

How much does the PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada) hiking permit cost?

Government permit fee: EUR 4.50 per non-resident visitor for PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada). Madeira residents, children aged 12 and under, and visitors with a disability of 60% or more are exempt from the fee. You pay the fee directly to the Madeira government through the PayPay link we email you after you reserve; Madeira Fun does not collect it.

How hard is PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada) and how long does it take?

PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada) is graded difficult, about 12.5 km one way, 550 m of ascent. It starts at Boca do Corrida and ends at Encumeada.

What time can I start PR12?

You reserve a specific 30-minute time slot and may not begin before your booked start time. Time slots run through the day, so pick the one that suits your plan.

How do I book a permit for PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada)?

Reserve with Madeira Fun: check live time-slot availability for PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada) on madeira.fun/hiking, pick your date and 30-minute time slot, and Madeira Fun places the government reservation for you. You pay the permit fee directly to the Madeira government through the PayPay link we email you. You can also reserve on the official IFCN Simplifica portal yourself.

Permit availability for PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada)

Current observed availability

Official status: partially open. Live tourist availability is paused while the trail is not open.

Next 7 days

Madeira dates. Permits left counts places for non-resident visitors at start times that have not begun. The exact start times are on the booking page.

Official rule

A paid IFCN permit is required. Government permit fee: EUR 4.50 per non-resident visitor. Madeira residents, children aged 12 and under, and visitors with a disability of 60% or more are exempt from the fee. You reserve a specific 30-minute time slot and may not start before your booked time.

Madeira Fun recommendation

Check the official status before planning; this trail is not currently open for booking.

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