Vereda do Túnel do Cavalo
Vereda do Túnel do Cavalo is an easy official PR hiking trail near Zona de Lazer da Caldeira in the mountains of west Madeira. The route is 2.3 km one way, from Estrada Roberto Monteiro (Caldeira leisure area) to Casa do Rabaçal. Allow about 40 min (50 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 6.6 Permit with Madeira Fun
2.3 km one way · about 40 min · Easy · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 69 out of 100, Acceptable.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.3 km one way
- Time
- Easy 50 min · Avg 40 min · Fast 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Zona de Lazer da Caldeira, the mountains of west Madeira
- Start
- Estrada Roberto Monteiro (Caldeira leisure area)
- End
- Casa do Rabaçal
- Elevation
- 79 m up, 15 m down, 954 to 1,046 m
- Route Registry code
- PR 6.6
- Permit
- Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
- Status
- Open
About this trail
Hike from the scenic Caldeira area to Rabaçal House, the gateway to multiple hiking adventures.
Questions about Vereda do Túnel do Cavalo
- Do I need a permit for Vereda do Túnel do Cavalo?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 6.6 Permit with Madeira Fun
- Where does Vereda do Túnel do Cavalo start?
- It starts at Estrada Roberto Monteiro (Caldeira leisure area).
- How long does Vereda do Túnel do Cavalo take?
- About 40 min at an average pace and 50 min at an easy pace, for 2.3 km one way.
Connected trails
- Overlap · 0.1 km: PR 6.4 Levada Velha do Rabaçal
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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