Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca
Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca, also known as Levada da Rouca, is a moderate levada trail near Jardim da Serra in the south of Madeira. The route is 4.6 km one way, from Eastern terminus to Western terminus (Ribeira do Jardim side). Allow about 1 h 10 min (1 h 25 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.
4.6 km one way · about 1 h 10 min · Moderate · No permit
Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 80 out of 100, Good.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.6 km one way
- Time
- Easy 1 h 25 min · Avg 1 h 10 min · Fast 55 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Jardim da Serra, the south of Madeira
- Start
- Eastern terminus (bus stop Jardim da Serra, 804 m)
- End
- Western terminus (Ribeira do Jardim side)
- Elevation
- 68 m up, 13 m down, 904 to 985 m
- Route Registry code
- LEV 525
- Permit
- Not needed
- Status
- Unverified
- Safety
- Parts of the route follow the levada channel bank where no separate footpath is mapped. Take care and turn back if the bank narrows.
About this trail
A historic levada above Jardim da Serra and Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, built around 1853 for the Count of Carvalhal to water his estates. The trail follows the channel from the eastern terminus through the junction of its two arms to the western end above the Ribeira do Jardim.
Questions about Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca
- Is Levada da Serra do Estreito the same trail as Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca?
- Yes. Levada da Serra do Estreito is another name for Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca, LEV 525 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
- Is Levada do Poço da Corrida the same trail as Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca?
- Yes. Levada do Poço da Corrida is another name for Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca, LEV 525 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
- Is Levada da Rouca the same trail as Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca?
- Yes. Levada da Rouca is another name for Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca, LEV 525 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
- Do I need a permit for Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca?
- No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
- Where does Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca start?
- It starts at Eastern terminus. The nearest bus stop is Jardim da Serra, about 804 m away.
- How long does Levada da Corrida ou da Rouca take?
- About 1 h 10 min at an average pace and 1 h 25 min at an easy pace, for 4.6 km one way.
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 1 sunrise spots, 3 sunset spots and 3 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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