Levada do Faial Histórica: Choupana - Caminho da Madeira

Levada do Faial Histórica: Choupana - Caminho da Madeira is a moderate levada trail near Monte in the south of Madeira. The route is 5.5 km one way, from Choupana to Caminho da Madeira. Allow about 1 h 25 min (1 h 40 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

5.5 km one way · about 1 h 25 min · Moderate · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 74 out of 100, Acceptable.

Trail facts

Distance
5.5 km one way
Time
Easy 1 h 40 min · Avg 1 h 25 min · Fast 1 h 5 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Monte, the south of Madeira
Start
Choupana (bus stop Choupana, 11 m)
End
Caminho da Madeira
Elevation
120 m up, 0 m down, 677 to 797 m
Route Registry code
LEV 741
Permit
Not needed
Status
Unverified
Safety
Levada paths are narrow in places, with drops beside the channel. Keep children close and stay on the walkway.

About this trail

First stage of the Levada da Serra trail, leaving Choupana above Funchal along the wooded channel toward Vale Paraiso. Part of the Levada da Serra (do Faial) system, the long forest levada from the hills above Funchal to the Faial water house at Lombo da Raiz.

Questions about Levada do Faial Histórica: Choupana - Caminho da Madeira

Do I need a permit for Levada do Faial Histórica: Choupana - Caminho da Madeira?
No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
Where does Levada do Faial Histórica: Choupana - Caminho da Madeira start?
It starts at Choupana. The nearest bus stop is Choupana, about 11 m away.
How long does Levada do Faial Histórica: Choupana - Caminho da Madeira take?
About 1 h 25 min at an average pace and 1 h 40 min at an easy pace, for 5.5 km one way.

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 1 sunrise spots, 3 sunset spots and 1 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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