Levada das 25 Fontes
Levada das 25 Fontes is a moderate official PR hiking trail near Rabaçal in the mountains of west Madeira. The route is 4.3 km one way, from Rabaçal (E.R. 105) to 25 Fontes. Allow about 1 h 5 min (1 h 20 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 6 Permit with Madeira Fun
4.3 km one way · about 1 h 5 min · Moderate · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 63 out of 100, Acceptable.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.3 km one way
- Time
- Easy 1 h 20 min · Avg 1 h 5 min · Fast 50 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Rabaçal, the mountains of west Madeira
- Start
- Rabaçal (E.R. 105)
- End
- 25 Fontes
- Elevation
- 0 m up, 285 m down, 978 to 1,275 m
- Route Registry code
- PR 6
- Permit
- Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
- Status
- Open
About this trail
Experience Madeira's most popular trail leading to the spectacular 25 Springs waterfall. ⚠️ Note: One-way circulation only. Outbound via Levada das 25 Fontes, return via Bypass trail.
Questions about Levada das 25 Fontes
- Do I need a permit for Levada das 25 Fontes?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 6 Permit with Madeira Fun
- Where does Levada das 25 Fontes start?
- It starts at Rabaçal (E.R. 105).
- How long does Levada das 25 Fontes take?
- About 1 h 5 min at an average pace and 1 h 20 min at an easy pace, for 4.3 km one way.
Connected trails
- Overlap · 2.3 km: PR 6.1 Levada do Risco
- Branch: PR 6.2 Levada do Alecrim
- Branch: PR 6.3 Vereda da Lagoa do Vento
- Branch: PR 13.1 Vereda da Palha Carga
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 1 sunrise spots, 3 sunset spots and 1 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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