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View from Pico da Cruz – View of Fontes loop from Ribeira Brava

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View from Pico da Cruz – View of Fontes loop from Ribeira Brava

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View from Pico da Cruz – View of Fontes loop from Ribeira Brava

04:23

13.4km

560m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.68 km for 452 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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390 m

View from Pico da Cruz

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Around the Pico da Cruz, there is a magnificent view of the valley of the Ribeira Brava, the plateau Paul da Serra and the Encumeada Pass.

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5.22 km

Chão dos Terreiros Summit

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The view from Chao dos Terreiros is sensational in good weather. The central location offers a panoramic view over the plateau Paul da Serra, down to the valley of the …

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5.41 km

Ground of the Terreiros

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Nothing is overgrown here anymore, as the entire mountain and the surrounding slopes have burned down. The path is now clearly visible in the surreal landscape.

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11.1 km

Eucalyptus Forest in Madeira Natural Park

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You can see how the forest regenerates after the fire. However, the road is not running well.

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13.3 km

View of Fontes

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Nice starting point for the hike to Chão dos Terreiros, there is also a bar here 👍

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.30 km

2.62 km

1.50 km

1.36 km

628 m

Surfaces

7.41 km

2.52 km

1.78 km

1.36 km

283 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

28°C

21°C

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Comments

September 22, 2024,Wandern auf Madeira: Runde ab Fontes mit Pico da Cruz und Chão dos Terreiros

Today's hike was supposed to be a moderately difficult one. With relatively easy to walk paths and great views. I got the hike from a collection for Madeira. My goal was to extend the original route from the Rother hiking guide a little. And there was actually nothing wrong with the hike to the top of the Chão dos Terreiros, …

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May 6, 2022,Im Hochland - Chão dos Terreiros 15 km

Ha, finally mountains!⛰ The weather allows us to go for a ride in the highlands. Start at 930 m, highest mountain 1,430 m. The first half of the tour leads nicely over dirt roads and cow pastures 🐮🥾🐮. But then miles of gorse bushes. Gladly man-high and garnished with blackberry tendrils 😱🤭. Better to go back via the farm.
In …

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February 13, 2025,Toller Ausblick – Blick auf Funchal Runde von Aldeia

This hike is a surprise tour; without a hiking app the path is sometimes difficult to find.

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February 2, 2022,Chão dos Terreiros

Challenging hike with fantastic views of Encumeada, the highest peaks of the Massif Central and the sea to the south. The round mostly runs on wide roads. In some sections, however, you have to fight your way through undergrowth. This complicates the path and costs time. GPS is required as the loop is not signposted at all. As always: sometimes …

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January 4, 2023,Parkplatz Boca da Corrida – Schöne Aussicht Runde von Curral das Freiras

Difficult tour, mostly overgrown trails through man-high gorse. Navigation is often not easy, even with GPS / Komoot! Unsuitable for children! However, if you are looking for a bit of adventure feeling, this is the place for you and the views are fantastic (when the weather is clear).

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View from Pico da Cruz – View of Fontes loop from Ribeira Brava

View of Ribeira Brava

Chão dos Terreiros

View of Madeira Natural Park

View from Pico da Cruz

Chão dos Terreiros Summit

Ground of the Terreiros

Eucalyptus Forest in Madeira Natural Park

View of Fontes

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