25 Fontes (25 Springs) Waterfall – Levada das 25 Fontes loop from Calheta

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Arco Da Calheta

25 Fontes (25 Springs) Waterfall – Levada das 25 Fontes loop from Calheta

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25 Fontes (25 Springs) Waterfall – Levada das 25 Fontes loop from Calheta

05:32

15.9km

780m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.29 km

Waterfall in Madeira Natural Park

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insane masses of water flow down here

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6.48 km

Risk Taking

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6.97 km

View of the Risco Waterfall from the bridge

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Breathtaking panoramic view and great foresight.

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7.87 km

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8.22 km

Levada of the 25 Springs

Highlight • Waterfall

Great hiking trail along the Lavada River. Very popular and usually crowded. Allow plenty of time.

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8.26 km

25 Fontes (25 Springs) Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A beautiful natural spectacle that you don't see often. The 25 Fontes are certainly worth a visit. However, you share the joy with many other hikers.

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8.83 km

Levada das 25 Fontes

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Wonderful to walk along, as it is always level and well signposted and maintained.

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10.0 km

Levada das 25 Fontes Alternative Route

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Nice alternative on the way to the 25 Fontes, very close to nature. The levada was partially cut through the mountain. The overgrowing trees create a rustic atmosphere.

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10.2 km

View of the valley in Madeira Natural Park

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Wonderful area and countryside with breathtaking panoramic views.

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

3.43 km

1.96 km

1.73 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.54 km

3.74 km

2.25 km

1.83 km

1.22 km

366 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 29 October

24°C

17°C

23 %

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Comments

June 8, 2024,Cascata das 25 Fontes – Runde von Arco da Calheta

Both tunnels between Calheta and Rabacal are easy to walk through, although the longer tunnel has larger puddles in places. Above the hydroelectric power station there is a construction site on the Levada, but it was passable.

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April 25, 2025,Tunnel to 25 Fontes - zu den 25 Quellen runde

Thank you so much, Freddy, for the last 1.5 km of paved road 😝
That's where cars drive in second gear, otherwise it would buck 🙃🤣

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April 7, 2023,25 Fontes

This was the first hike of our vacation and a real experience! A local had to guide us to the hiking car park of our choice, because we didn't want to believe that you should drive up there by car 😂
There is something for everyone on the hike itself. I prefer it quiet on narrow streets without people and …

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March 31, 2024,25 Fontes: Tunnel ins Paradies

Unfortunately some paths were closed. We had a lot of rain that day, so the second tunnel was a little flooded. Waterproof shoes and a very good flashlight are recommended. The tunnels are 800 and 1000m long.

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March 25, 2023,🇵🇹 Madeira_25 Quellen und bergab ⛰️

We both really liked the Rabacal valley, so Luis drove up the mountain again today and took the path to the 25 springs. Since it is a VERY popular trail, we were up the mountain early, but I published how crowded it was at the highlight. There was a bit of bickering over the prettiest spots from scantily clad girls …

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