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Estreito Da Calheta

Cascata do Calhau da Lapa – Maloeira Tunnel loop from Calheta

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Estreito Da Calheta

Cascata do Calhau da Lapa – Maloeira Tunnel loop from Calheta

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4.9

(27)

86

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Cascata do Calhau da Lapa – Maloeira Tunnel loop from Calheta

07:00

20.6km

930m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Paul do Mar-Jardim do Mar

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.01 km

Levada Nova Water Station Atalinho

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Here you can take a rest .

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7.32 km

View of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar

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With a fantastic view to Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar

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3

7.97 km

Cascata do Calhau da Lapa

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The stairs there are really steep, great!

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8.07 km

View Above the Waterfall

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The water crossing can difficult after wet weather, there is no bridge. The rocks were submerged, we took off shoes and socks and walked through the water.

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5

8.23 km

Maloeira Tunnel

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Madeira, Levedas, the smell, the Atlantic, the Poncha. It fits and feels good :-)

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6

8.32 km

Coastal Trail and Rock Arch Viewpoint, Madeira

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adventurous climb

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7

10.3 km

Levada Trail in Madeira Natural Park

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Many kilometers but little altitude can be done here.

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8

11.7 km

Levada Stepping Stones

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Clearly they’ve thought this out. Crossing is quite easy but do be aware that the stepping stones can be wet so still take care.

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20.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

5.31 km

4.13 km

1.56 km

1.42 km

Surfaces

9.42 km

6.40 km

3.69 km

617 m

508 m

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Sunday 10 May

17°C

11°C

42 %

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