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 and other eligible groups are exempt from the fee but still need to register and reserve a time slot.

How much does the PR12 hiking permit cost?

The PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada) permit is 4.50 EUR per non-resident visitor at the single-trail rate. A day pass or multi-day pass covering two or more trails can lower the per-trail cost. Madeira residents and other eligible groups are exempt from the fee. The permit fee is paid to the Madeira government; the trail itself is free to walk once you hold a valid permit.

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

PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada) is graded hard, about 12.5 km, 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)?

Check live time-slot availability for PR12 (Caminho Real da Encumeada) on madeira.fun/hiking, then reserve on the official IFCN Simplifica portal. madeira.fun tracks availability across the whole calendar and can handle the government reservation for you.

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.

Official rule

A paid IFCN permit is required (4.50 EUR per non-resident visitor, single-trail rate; Madeira residents and other eligible groups 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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