Vereda da Penha d'Águia ao Miradouro

Vereda da Penha d'Águia ao Miradouro is a difficult vereda (footpath) trail near Porto da Cruz in north-east Madeira. The route is 1.5 km one way, from The col (trails junction) to Summit viewpoint (about 349 m). Allow about 45 min (55 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

1.5 km one way · about 45 min · Difficult · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 55 out of 100, Poor.

Trail facts

Distance
1.5 km one way
Time
Easy 55 min · Avg 45 min · Fast 30 min
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Porto da Cruz, north-east Madeira
Start
The col (trails junction) (bus stop P. Cruz (Túnel), 73 m)
End
Summit viewpoint (about 349 m)
Elevation
69 m up, 93 m down, 165 to 330 m
Route Registry code
VER 813
Permit
Not needed
Status
Unverified
Safety
A short but relentlessly steep climb; sure footing and dry conditions are essential.
Safety
The path ends at the summit viewpoint: walk back the way you came.
Safety
The through-route down to Faial is a separate walk (Vereda da Penha d'Águia ao Faial).

About this trail

The climb up the Penha de Águia rock: from the col between Porto da Cruz and Faial, a short, relentlessly steep vereda gains the top of the great sea rock, where the viewpoint at about 349 m looks straight down on Porto da Cruz and along the north coast. The trail pairs naturally with the Levada da Penha de Águia around the base.

Questions about Vereda da Penha d'Águia ao Miradouro

Do I need a permit for Vereda da Penha d'Águia ao Miradouro?
No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
Where does Vereda da Penha d'Águia ao Miradouro start?
It starts at The col (trails junction). The nearest bus stop is P. Cruz (Túnel), about 73 m away.
How long does Vereda da Penha d'Águia ao Miradouro take?
About 45 min at an average pace and 55 min at an easy pace, for 1.5 km one way.

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

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

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