Vereda da Encumeada

Vereda da Encumeada is a difficult official PR hiking trail near Santana in the north of Madeira. The route is 11.2 km one way, from Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo to Encumeada. Allow about 4 h 30 min (5 h 40 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed: it is a classified PR trail.

11.2 km one way · about 4 h 30 min · Difficult · Permit needed

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 21 out of 100, Terrible.

Trail facts

Distance
11.2 km one way
Time
Easy 5 h 40 min · Avg 4 h 30 min · Fast 3 h 20 min
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Santana, the north of Madeira
Start
Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo
End
Encumeada
Elevation
958 m up, 192 m down, 1,002 to 1,801 m
Route Registry code
PR 1.3
Permit
Needed (classified PR trail)
Status
Open
Safety
The section between Boca das Torrinhas and Encumeada remains closed. From Boca das Torrinhas you can continue via PR 2 Vereda do Urzal towards Curral das Freiras or Boaventura.
Safety
A long, exposed mountain stage between 1009 and 1764 metres. Allow a full day and start early.
Safety
Check the forecast before setting out: cloud and wind on the central ridge can change quickly.

About this trail

Mountain route linking the Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo shelter to the Encumeada pass along the central ridge of Madeira. A long, exposed stage between 1009 and 1764 meters with sustained climbs and descents, usually reached via the Pico Ruivo trails. For experienced hikers with a full day and stable weather.

Questions about Vereda da Encumeada

Do I need a permit for Vereda da Encumeada?
Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so a government permit is needed.
Where does Vereda da Encumeada start?
It starts at Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo.
How long does Vereda da Encumeada take?
About 4 h 30 min at an average pace and 5 h 40 min at an easy pace, for 11.2 km one way.

Connected trails

Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 4 sunrise spots, 5 sunset spots and 4 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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