Madeira Trip Overview
This is a trail right in the middle of the Laurel forest with great sights of the island’s central mountains.
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Trail specifications
Hike type: Running
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 12km
Starting point: Chão dos Louros
Highest altitude: 1002m
Unevenness: ±700m
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Minimum age
18
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Madeira, Portugal
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Running Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Madeira, , Portugal
This is a trail right in the middle of the Laurel forest with great sights of the island’s central mountains.
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Trail specifications
Hike type: Running
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 12km
Starting point: Chão dos Louros
Highest altitude: 1002m
Unevenness: ±700m
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Minimum age
18
Itinerary
This is an easy 12km run deep into the heart of Madeira’s Laurel forest.
Our route begins in the picnic area of Chão dos Louros, descending towards Rosário through wooden steps and dirt roads. Next is going up through agricultural lands and trails to Achada do Laurel, crossing Levada do Rodrigues to Folhadal, deep inside the Laurel forest.
Arriving at Levada do Norte, and moving towards Encumeada, there’s an unobstructed sight of São Vicente’s valley and the entire central mountain range of the island.
Stop At:
• PR22 Chao dos Louros Hiking Trail, 9240, Portugal
