Levada Norte starting from Cabo Girão — route on the Island of Madeira

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Câmara De Lobos

Levada Norte starting from Cabo Girão — route on the Island of Madeira

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Levada Norte starting from Cabo Girão — route on the Island of Madeira

03:52

12.9km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 103 m for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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137 m

Cabo Girão Viewpoint

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Observation platform with glass floor and spectacular views

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1.35 km

View of Funchal

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The hike from Cabo Girão along the Levada do Norte offers breathtaking views of Funchal in places. Recommended.

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1.47 km

Levada do Norte Tunnel under Cruz da Caldeira

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Today, the levadas are used primarily for transporting the water, especially touristy. Trails are signposted in many places on the paths that run alongside the water.

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6.17 km

Many fields of farms, wild green landscape, beautiful views of the ocean: this beautiful path offers all this, partly along the Levada do Norte. There is already a Komoot highlight (Furneira Valley), but only for a section. The entire route is more beautiful, with very well-developed, newly created paths.
Best combined with the Cabo Girao cliffs.

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7.35 km

Small Bridge on Levada do Norte

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Small bridge over one of the area's numerous waterways. This bridge, in Levada do Norte, does not offer any type of technical difficulty.

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

881 m

531 m

275 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

881 m

618 m

188 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

23°C

19°C

44 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

January 20, 2024,Toller Ausblick – Blick auf Funchal Runde von Quinta Grande

Great tour - but we didn't want to go back the same way and instead went back a little above on a road with little traffic

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February 8, 2025,Levada Norte startend von Cabo Girão — Weg auf der Insel Madeira

Unfortunately, the tour did not quite meet my expectations. The part of the route through the residential areas was too long. If you would like to get a glimpse into the backyards and vegetable gardens on the hillsides of the residents, you can find what you are looking for here. The loop at the northern end at least offers levada …

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December 20, 2024,Levada norte to Skywalk

Taxi to startpoint from parking skywalk 16 euro , half way cafe , very nice walk

March 7, 2023,Madeira: Tour zum Cabo Girao von Estreito de Câmara de Lobos

Since the end point was also the starting point, the total hike is about 15 km. The view at Cabo Girao is fantastic. To get to the platform, a ticket for €2.00/adult must be purchased from the machine.

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April 22, 2025,Zwei weniger begangene Levadas; Levada do Facho und Levada do Norte

It's nice to be out on the levadas again, quite alone. A lovely walk away from the tourist crowds, with a small café along the way at the Igreja de Garachico.

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March 2, 2026,Madeira: Levada do Norte mit Skywalk (Cabo Girão)

Today's tour, the last day of our unplanned extension due to flight cancellations, took us along the Levada do Norte. This central irrigation channel carries water from the wetter northwest to the drier southern slopes. The vineyards around Estreito de Câmara de Lobos particularly benefit from it. In some sections, the levada is wide and even covered.

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January 14, 2025,Wandern zum Cabo Girao und zurück

Very nice and easy hike if you don't suffer from vertigo.

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November 29, 2024,Von Estreito de Câmara de Lobos zum cabo girao

A tour with great views and variety, but not without danger. Absolute sure-footedness and a head for heights are required. There are many exposed and narrow sections that are not secured.

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