PR6 - Levada das 25 Fontes

PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) permit - frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to hike PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) in Madeira?

Yes. Since December 2025 every classified trail on Madeira and Porto Santo needs a reservation, and PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) 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 PR6 hiking permit cost?

The PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) 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 PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) and how long does it take?

PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) is graded moderate, about 8.6 km Out & Back (4.3 km one way), 120 m of ascent. It starts at Rabaçal (E.R. 105) and ends at 25 Fontes.

What time can I start PR6?

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 PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes)?

Check live time-slot availability for PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) 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 PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes)

Current observed availability

• Earliest open date: Thu, 24 Sept at 15:30
• Open days in the next 14: 9 of 14
• Current booking pressure: high (7.8 out of 10)
• Last checked: 19 Sept, 05:42 (Madeira local time)

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

Reserve as soon as your dates are set. PR6 (Levada das 25 Fontes) is under heavy booking pressure and near-term slots go quickly.

Trails with more availability right now: PR19 Caminho Real do Paul do Mar, PR21 Caminho do Norte, PR5 Vereda das Funduras.

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