Do I need a permit for Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas?

No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.

Where does Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas start?

It starts at Estrada da Achada do Panasco, Ribeira Funda. The nearest bus stop is Cabanas, about 774 m away.

How long does Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas take?

About 50 min at an average pace and 1 h 5 min at an easy pace, for 1.9 km one way.

Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas

Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas is a moderate vereda (footpath) trail near Santana in the north of Madeira. The route is 1.9 km one way, from Estrada da Achada do Panasco, Ribeira Funda to Miradouro da Boca das Voltas. Allow about 50 min (1 h 5 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

1.9 km one way · about 50 min · Moderate · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 48 out of 100, Poor.

Trail facts

Distance: 1.9 km one way
Time: Easy 1 h 5 min · Avg 50 min · Fast 35 min
Difficulty: Moderate
Area: Santana, the north of Madeira
Start: Estrada da Achada do Panasco, Ribeira Funda (bus stop Cabanas, 774 m)
End: Miradouro da Boca das Voltas
Elevation: 212 m up, 26 m down, 590 to 829 m
Route Registry code: VER 605
Permit: Not needed
Status: Unverified
Safety: The official 1.9 km is one way; allow 3.8 km and about two hours for the complete return.
Safety: The viewpoint has picnic/rest potential, but weather and fog can remove the views.
Safety: IFCN also lists a longer forest-road corridor through Achada do Panasco; do not confuse its vehicle credential context with this foot itinerary.

About this trail

A municipal forest trail through Laurisilva from Achada do Panasco to the Boca das Voltas viewpoint over the Fajã do Penedo valley.

Questions about Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas

Do I need a permit for Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas?: No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
Where does Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas start?: It starts at Estrada da Achada do Panasco, Ribeira Funda. The nearest bus stop is Cabanas, about 774 m away.
How long does Caminho Florestal da Boca das Voltas take?: About 50 min at an average pace and 1 h 5 min at an easy pace, for 1.9 km one way.

Connected trails

Overlap · 0.6 km: VER 604 Vereda Achada do Teixeira

Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 3 sunrise spots, 3 sunset spots and 2 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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