Vereda do Urzal
Vereda do Urzal is a moderate official PR hiking trail near Curral das Freiras in the south of Madeira. The route is 5.2 km one way, from Curral das Freiras to Lombo do Urzal. Allow about 4 h 35 min (5 h 40 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 2 Permit with Madeira Fun
5.2 km one way · about 4 h 35 min · Moderate · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 53 out of 100, Poor.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 5.2 km one way
- Time
- Easy 5 h 40 min · Avg 4 h 35 min · Fast 3 h 25 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Curral das Freiras, the south of Madeira
- Start
- Curral das Freiras (bus stop ESTR Fajã Cardos, 124 m)
- End
- Lombo do Urzal
- Elevation
- 757 m up, 975 m down, 477 to 1,464 m
- Route Registry code
- PR 2
- Permit
- Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
- Status
- Open
About this trail
Follow ancient paths connecting Madeira's south and north coasts on this historic 10.3km trail. ⚠️ Status: Partially open. Accessible from Boaventura (Lombo do Urzal) to km 6.2.
Questions about Vereda do Urzal
- Do I need a permit for Vereda do Urzal?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 2 Permit with Madeira Fun
- Where does Vereda do Urzal start?
- It starts at Curral das Freiras. The nearest bus stop is ESTR Fajã Cardos, about 124 m away.
- How long does Vereda do Urzal take?
- About 4 h 35 min at an average pace and 5 h 40 min at an easy pace, for 5.2 km one way.
Connected trails
- Overlap · 0.1 km: LEV 619 Levada do Poiso
- Overlap · 0.1 km: PR 1.3 Vereda da Encumeada
- Overlap · 0.1 km: LEV 612 Levada dos Tornos (Norte)
- Overlap · 0.1 km: LEV 607 Levada dos Louros
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 1 sunrise spots, 2 sunset spots and 1 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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