Vereda da Palha Carga
Vereda da Palha Carga is a moderate official PR hiking trail near Louro da Gota in the mountains of west Madeira. The route is 3.6 km out and back (1.8 km each way), from Louro da Gota (ER209) to 25 Fontes. Allow about 1 h 45 min (2 h 10 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 13.1 Permit with Madeira Fun
3.6 km out and back · about 1 h 45 min · Moderate · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 60 out of 100, Acceptable.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.6 km out and back (1.8 km each way)
- Time
- Easy 2 h 10 min · Avg 1 h 45 min · Fast 1 h 15 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Louro da Gota, the mountains of west Madeira
- Start
- Louro da Gota (ER209)
- End
- 25 Fontes
- Elevation
- 312 m up, 303 m down, 990 to 1,324 m
- Route Registry code
- PR 13.1
- Permit
- Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
- Status
- Open
About this trail
Connect with the famous 25 Fontes trail on this scenic 1.8km forest pathway.
Questions about Vereda da Palha Carga
- Do I need a permit for Vereda da Palha Carga?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 13.1 Permit with Madeira Fun
- Where does Vereda da Palha Carga start?
- It starts at Louro da Gota (ER209).
- How long does Vereda da Palha Carga take?
- About 1 h 45 min at an average pace and 2 h 10 min at an easy pace, for 3.6 km out and back (1.8 km each way).
Connected trails
- Overlap · 0.2 km: PR 13 Vereda do Fanal
- Branch: PR 6 Levada das 25 Fontes
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 1 sunset spots and 1 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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