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Boca do Risco – Porto da Cruz loop from Machico

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Boca do Risco – Porto da Cruz loop from Machico

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5.0

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Boca do Risco – Porto da Cruz loop from Machico

05:20

34.3km

1,560m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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3.90 km

Boca do Risco

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Wonderful view over the north coast 🤩.

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3.94 km

Vereda do Larano Coastal Trail

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This coastal path is highly recommended, great trail and even greater views, definitely walk!

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8.57 km

View of Boca do Risco and Porto da Cruz

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Cable car 🚡 which is used to transport farmers to reach the cultivated areas on the coast. You can also drive it yourself elsewhere on Madeira. Insanely steep gradient!

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11.6 km

Porto da Cruz

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Beautiful village on the island of Madeira. At the foot of the Penha d'Aguia, it is nestled between the cliffs and the mountains. This is one of the common crossing points for all MIUT race formats.

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19.8 km

Viewpoint on Porto da Cruz

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Along the charming Levada da Portela, it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the landscape: between the hidden corners of the vegetation, this stunning view of Porto da Cruz and …

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20.7 km

Levada da Portela

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Interesting tour in November with giant ferns, eucalyptus and bay leaf. The last stretch rewarded with many flowers.

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21.9 km

Portela Viewpoint

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Wonderful nature and a cool view of the Adlerfelsen, Madeira!

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26.0 km

Ferns and Mushrooms of Vereda das Funduras

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Vereda das Funduras has one of the most representative stretches of the subtropical oceanic climate, characteristic of Madeira Island. Combination of ferns, mushrooms and some other broadleaf plants.

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31.0 km

Viewpoint

34.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

6.52 km

6.00 km

1.52 km

998 m

350 m

229 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

5.75 km

3.96 km

3.93 km

3.69 km

3.41 km

327 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

17°C

13°C

35 %

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Boca do Risco – Porto da Cruz loop from Machico

Boca do Risco

Vereda do Larano Coastal Trail

View of Boca do Risco and Porto da Cruz

Porto da Cruz

Viewpoint on Porto da Cruz

Levada da Portela

Portela Viewpoint

Ferns and Mushrooms of Vereda das Funduras

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