Vereda da Lagoa do Vento
Vereda da Lagoa do Vento is an easy official PR hiking trail near Rabaçal in the mountains of west Madeira. The route is 1.8 km one way, from Casa de Abrigo do Rabaçal to Lagoa do Vento. Allow about 45 min (55 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 6.3 Permit with Madeira Fun
1.8 km one way · about 45 min · Easy · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 67 out of 100, Acceptable.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.8 km one way
- Time
- Easy 55 min · Avg 45 min · Fast 35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Rabaçal, the mountains of west Madeira
- Start
- Casa de Abrigo do Rabaçal
- End
- Lagoa do Vento
- Elevation
- 127 m up, 0 m down, 1,118 to 1,287 m
- Route Registry code
- PR 6.3
- Permit
- Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
- Status
- Open
About this trail
The Lagoa do Vento trail (PR 6.3) is best enjoyed as part of a round-trip hike combined with the scenic Levada do Alecrim, creating a loop of about 6.4 km with roughly 330 m of elevation gain. Starting near the Rabaçal area, the route leads through lush laurel forest to the peaceful lagoon above the Risco waterfall, then continues along Levada do Alecrim before returning to the starting point. The hike takes 2.5–3 hours at a relaxed pace, with a perfect spot to finish at the Rabaçal Nature Café for a drink or snack before heading back.
Questions about Vereda da Lagoa do Vento
- Do I need a permit for Vereda da Lagoa do Vento?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 6.3 Permit with Madeira Fun
- Where does Vereda da Lagoa do Vento start?
- It starts at Casa de Abrigo do Rabaçal.
- How long does Vereda da Lagoa do Vento take?
- About 45 min at an average pace and 55 min at an easy pace, for 1.8 km one way.
Connected trails
- Branch: PR 6 Levada das 25 Fontes
- Branch: PR 6.1 Levada do Risco
- Branch: PR 6.2 Levada do Alecrim
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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