Levada do Pico Ruivo

Levada do Pico Ruivo, also known as Lanço da Central da Fajã da Nogueira, is an easy levada trail near Santana in the north of Madeira. The route is 2.4 km one way. Allow about 35 min (40 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

2.4 km one way · about 35 min · Easy · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 62 out of 100, Acceptable.

Trail facts

Distance
2.4 km one way
Time
Easy 40 min · Avg 35 min · Fast 25 min
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Santana, the north of Madeira
Elevation
21 m up, 0 m down, 1,038 to 1,071 m
Route Registry code
LEV 616
Permit
Not needed
Status
Unverified
Safety
This trail IS a tunnel: 2.4 km underground through the Pico Ruivo water tunnel (built 1970/71). A strong headlamp with spare batteries and a helmet are essential. There is no exit between the portals.
Safety
Watch your feet: the old rail sleepers (from the construction railway) run along the floor and are a constant trip hazard.
Safety
Access is remote: the north-west portal is reached via the Caldeirão Verde levadas. Do not enter in high water.

About this trail

A 2.4 km levada trail in the Santana area of Madeira. Course from the madeira.fun trail registry.

Questions about Levada do Pico Ruivo

Is Lanço da Central da Fajã da Nogueira the same trail as Levada do Pico Ruivo?
Yes. Lanço da Central da Fajã da Nogueira is another name for Levada do Pico Ruivo, LEV 616 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Is Levada do Caldeirão Verde - Lanço da Central da Fajã da Nogueira the same trail as Levada do Pico Ruivo?
Yes. Levada do Caldeirão Verde - Lanço da Central da Fajã da Nogueira is another name for Levada do Pico Ruivo, LEV 616 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Do I need a permit for Levada do Pico Ruivo?
No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
How long does Levada do Pico Ruivo take?
About 35 min at an average pace and 40 min at an easy pace, for 2.4 km one way.

Connected trails

All Madeira trails · Madeira hiking permits · The Madeira Fun Route Registry

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