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Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from São Jorge

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Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from São Jorge

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Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from São Jorge

06:43

19.8km

970m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.72 km

Valley view

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Levada do Rei mainly leads through dense vegetation, but at this point the forest opens up and offers you a beautiful panorama of the Ribeiro Bonito valley.

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4.71 km

Resting area at Levada do Rei

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A great place to cool your feet in the middle of the jungle.

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5.74 km

Small tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The tunnel is short and dry, making it one of the simplest tunnels on all levada walks. However, the ceiling is quite low and tall hikers have to move their heads.

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5.94 km

In the laurel forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The laurel forest at Levada do Rei is one of the most beautiful in Madeira. Huge and gnarled, these impressive trees grow on both sides of the hiking trail and provide cool shade even in midsummer.

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6.48 km

In summer, the waterfall leads little water and you can easily dry on the other side. In winter and in spring, you should better put on a rain jacket, because then rush here plenty of water from the mountain down.

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6.49 km

Waterfall in Madeira Natural Park

Highlight • Waterfall

The waterfall on the Levada do Rei is a magical highlight of the hike: surrounded by dense laurel forest, the water plunges over moss-covered rocks right next to the narrow path. The gentle spray, the splashing sound, and the interplay of light and shadow lend this place a special atmosphere – a moment of peace and connection with nature in the heart of the UNESCO-protected Madeira Natural Park.

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7.00 km

Source of Levada do Rei

Highlight • River

A cool place at the beginning of the levada invites you to take a break

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11.4 km

Malerischer Levada-Weg

Highlight • Trail

The Levada do Rei, a 5.3 km long hiking trail (plus 5.3 km round trip), leads through the island's lush natural landscape to a unique, protected area. The hike, rated as moderate, takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. Since there are hardly any inclines, it is not particularly strenuous.

There is a fee for the Levada hike. An attendant stands near the trailhead parking lot informing visitors that the fee applies.

Visitors aged 12 and over pay €4.50.

Payment is possible via QR code through the SIMplifica portal.

Cash payments are not accepted.

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

4.70 km

2.47 km

1.91 km

Surfaces

10.4 km

5.62 km

2.35 km

1.28 km

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from São Jorge

Valley view

Resting area at Levada do Rei

Small tunnel

In the laurel forest

Waterfall on Levada do Rei

Waterfall in Madeira Natural Park

Source of Levada do Rei

Malerischer Levada-Weg

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