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Boca da Encumeada Pass – Levada do Norte loop from Madeira Natural Park

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Boca da Encumeada Pass – Levada do Norte loop from Madeira Natural Park

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Boca da Encumeada Pass – Levada do Norte loop from Madeira Natural Park

01:16

3.89km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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762 m

Boca da Encumeada Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

On a clear day, the pass opens up viewpoints that allow you to observe the ocean both to the north and to the south.

The climb to the pass is …

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875 m

Picnic area and viewpoint in Madeira Natural Park

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The picnic area and viewpoint in Madeira Natural Park is ideal for a longer break surrounded by nature. You can relax at the tables while enjoying the view of green …

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1.18 km

Levada Walk in Madeira Natural Park

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The Levada hike in Madeira Natural Park leads you along narrow irrigation channels through dense laurel forests and past moss-covered rock faces. Along the way, you'll enjoy spectacular views into …

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1.53 km

The Levada do Norte is one of Madeira's sunniest levadas, meandering gently along the hillsides with sweeping views of villages, terraced fields, and the Atlantic Ocean. The well-maintained path leads …

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1.76 km

Rest Area with Mountain View in Madeira Natural Park

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At this rest area, you can enjoy a sweeping view down to Ribeira Brava, the terraced slopes, and the deep valleys of the south coast. Below you, the Levada das …

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1.78 km

Picnic area with views of the Parque Natural da Madeira mountains

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From this picnic spot, you have a direct view of the rugged mountains of Madeira Natural Park, rising before you in lush greenery and steep rock faces. Between wisps of …

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1.94 km

Levada do Norte Tunnel Entrance

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At the tunnel entrance you may have to wait a bit because there are hardly any opportunities to evade the 500 meters through the tunnel.
At the south entrance there are benches and intrusive poultry focused on tourists.

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3.06 km

Coral Snack Bar, Boca da Encumeada

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Unfortunately the snack bar closed in September 2023.

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3.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

662 m

171 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.91 km

662 m

619 m

311 m

189 m

171 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Boca da Encumeada Pass – Levada do Norte loop from Madeira Natural Park

Boca da Encumeada Pass

Picnic area and viewpoint in Madeira Natural Park

Levada Walk in Madeira Natural Park

Levada do Norte

Rest Area with Mountain View in Madeira Natural Park

Picnic area with views of the Parque Natural da Madeira mountains

Levada do Norte Tunnel Entrance

Coral Snack Bar, Boca da Encumeada

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