Levada do Moinho

Levada do Moinho, also known as Levada dos Moinhos, is a moderate official PR hiking trail near Porto Moniz in north-west Madeira. It is closed at the moment: check the official notice before you go. The route is 10.5 km one way, from Ribeira da Cruz (E.R. 101) to Junqueira (Tornadouro). Allow about 2 h 40 min (3 h 15 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed: it is a classified PR trail.

10.5 km one way · about 2 h 40 min · Moderate · Permit needed

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 46 out of 100, Poor.

Trail facts

Distance
10.5 km one way
Time
Easy 3 h 15 min · Avg 2 h 40 min · Fast 2 h 5 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Porto Moniz, north-west Madeira
Start
Ribeira da Cruz (E.R. 101)
End
Junqueira (Tornadouro)
Elevation
71 m up, 467 m down, 409 to 893 m
Route Registry code
PR 7
Permit
Needed (classified PR trail)
Status
Closed

About this trail

Explore Madeira's rich natural heritage and island history on this immersive 10.5km trail. 🚫 Status: Currently closed.

Questions about Levada do Moinho

Is Levada Grande das Achadas da Cruz the same trail as Levada do Moinho?
Yes. Levada Grande das Achadas da Cruz is another name for Levada do Moinho, PR 7 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Is Levada dos Moinhos the same trail as Levada do Moinho?
Yes. Levada dos Moinhos is another name for Levada do Moinho, PR 7 in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
Do I need a permit for Levada do Moinho?
Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so a government permit is needed.
Where does Levada do Moinho start?
It starts at Ribeira da Cruz (E.R. 101).
How long does Levada do Moinho take?
About 2 h 40 min at an average pace and 3 h 15 min at an easy pace, for 10.5 km one way.

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 5 sunrise spots, 2 sunset spots and 3 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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