Levada do Moinho da Serra

Levada do Moinho da Serra, also known as Levada da Cafusa, is a moderate levada trail near Santa Cruz in south-east Madeira. The route is 6.4 km one way, from Estrada de Santa Catarina to Caminho Madre d'agua. Allow about 2 h (2 h 25 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

6.4 km one way · about 2 h · Moderate · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 65 out of 100, Acceptable.

Trail facts

Distance
6.4 km one way
Time
Easy 2 h 25 min · Avg 2 h · Fast 1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Santa Cruz, south-east Madeira
Start
Estrada de Santa Catarina (bus stop Torre, 756 m)
End
Caminho Madre d'agua
Elevation
343 m up, 0 m down, 89 to 448 m
Route Registry code
LEV 846
Permit
Not needed
Status
Unverified

About this trail

A 6.41 km levada trail in the Santa Cruz area of Madeira. Course from the madeira.fun trail registry.

Questions about Levada do Moinho da Serra

Is Levada dos Moinhos da Santa Cruz the same trail as Levada do Moinho da Serra?
Yes. Levada dos Moinhos da Santa Cruz is another name for Levada do Moinho da Serra, LEV 846 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Is Levada da Cafusa the same trail as Levada do Moinho da Serra?
Yes. Levada da Cafusa is another name for Levada do Moinho da Serra, LEV 846 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Do I need a permit for Levada do Moinho da Serra?
No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
Where does Levada do Moinho da Serra start?
It starts at Estrada de Santa Catarina. The nearest bus stop is Torre, about 756 m away.
How long does Levada do Moinho da Serra take?
About 2 h at an average pace and 2 h 25 min at an easy pace, for 6.4 km one way.

Sunrise and sunset on this trail

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

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