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View of Curral das Freiras – Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) loop from Nuns Valley

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Curral Das Freiras

View of Curral das Freiras – Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) loop from Nuns Valley

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4.3

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View of Curral das Freiras – Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) loop from Nuns Valley

03:57

10.6km

650m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

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15 m

View of Curral das Freiras

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The climb from Nun's Valley to the Eira do Serrado viewpoint is not long (2.5 km), but there is almost 400 meters in altitude to overcome. Not a really difficult route, but you do need fitness.

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674 m

View of Curral das Freiras

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I can't confirm Chantal like this. It is not wanted to go the way. But it works without any problems. It looks angrier than it is.

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1.10 km

Serpentines Trail to Curral das Freiras, Parque Natural da Madeira

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Few hikers, well-developed path, easier ascent thanks to the switchbacks, but still strenuous. Lots of opportunities to enjoy the view.

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1.19 km

Viewpoint Over Curral das Freiras

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The climb from Nun's Valley to the Eira do Serrado viewpoint is not long (2.5 km), but there is almost 400 meters in altitude to overcome. Not a really difficult path, but you do need to be fit, so a nice rest area with a great view is just the thing.

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1.85 km

Curral das Freiras Valley

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The municipality of Curral das Freiras (literally: nun's stable) got its name from "Freiras" (nuns) who had to retreat there in 1560 to escape from the French pirates who had attacked the island and plundered the city of Funchal.

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2.90 km

Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley)

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Curral das Freiras (German nun's stable, not nun's valley) - the place can be reached via a 2.4 km long tunnel (car) or you can descend the 400 meters from the Eira do Serrado on foot. The location, with the Pico Ruivo to the east, is unique.

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7.88 km

View of Curral das Freiras

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8.44 km

Caminho das Voltas Trail to Curral das Freiras

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Spectacular photos.
Thanks for sharing.🙏

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.93 km

2.51 km

2.37 km

606 m

226 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

3.90 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

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Comments

July 15, 2025,From Curral das Freiras to Eira do Serrado and back to Curral das Freiras

A circular hike from Curral das Freiras to Eira do Serrado. The first half takes you along an abandoned road, which is overgrown and with rock debris, including two tunnels. This part makes you feel like you are in an apocalyptic Zombie movie. You will hardly meet anyone else there. The descent from Eira do Serrado takes you along the …

November 6, 2021,Madeira Eira do serrado nach Curral das Freiras

A varied tour to the end of the Nu Valley. The descent from the hotel is pretty quick on a well-developed path. When you return, it is worthwhile to collect these large chestnuts in the chestnut forest near the hotel. In terms of hiking, you are mostly on roads in the valley itself. At the end of the valley, it …

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View of Curral das Freiras – Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) loop from Nuns Valley

View of Curral das Freiras

View of Curral das Freiras

Serpentines Trail to Curral das Freiras, Parque Natural da Madeira

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View of Curral das Freiras

Caminho das Voltas Trail to Curral das Freiras

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