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Levada da Serra do Faial

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Levada da Serra do Faial

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Levada da Serra do Faial

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    January 13, 2023

    Hiking

    The ascent (approx. 400 m from the power station at the end of the valley) is evenly distributed over wide paths. Once the levada has been reached (at about 1000 …
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    November 23, 2025

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    November 2025: The Levada da Faja da Nogueira is currently being repaired and is therefore closed (signposted only at the entrance to the levada coming from the power station). The first 700 meters are still manageable. But after that, it becomes too dangerous. Both the levada path and the levada wall are so badly damaged by rockfalls and landslides that it's life-threatening.

    So it's best to wait until it's repaired and reopened.

    Tip: It's better to explore the opposite Levada da Serra do Faial; a whole new world awaits you beyond the tunnel!
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    Levada da Serra do Faial loop from Parque Florestal do Ribeiro Frio

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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