Caminho do Norte
Caminho do Norte is a moderate official PR hiking trail near São Vicente in the north of Madeira. The route is 3.2 km one way, from Encumeada to Ribeira Grande. Allow about 1 h 15 min (1 h 30 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 21 Permit with Madeira Fun
3.2 km one way · about 1 h 15 min · Moderate · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 62 out of 100, Acceptable.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.2 km one way
- Time
- Easy 1 h 30 min · Avg 1 h 15 min · Fast 55 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- São Vicente, the north of Madeira
- Start
- Encumeada
- End
- Ribeira Grande
- Elevation
- 0 m up, 616 m down, 316 to 996 m
- Route Registry code
- PR 21
- Permit
- Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
- Status
- Open
About this trail
Explore ancient trails connecting Madeira's north and south through pristine forest landscapes.
Questions about Caminho do Norte
- Do I need a permit for Caminho do Norte?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 21 Permit with Madeira Fun
- Where does Caminho do Norte start?
- It starts at Encumeada.
- How long does Caminho do Norte take?
- About 1 h 15 min at an average pace and 1 h 30 min at an easy pace, for 3.2 km one way.
Connected trails
- Branch: PR 1.3 Vereda da Encumeada
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