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Fajã dos Cardos
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Fernando Cintra
November 16, 2023
Hiking
Fajã dos Cardos is part of the parish of Curral das Freiras, in the southern part of the island of Madeira. It is a small place with little to offer other than the fact that it is the ideal starting point for trails 1.3 (towards Pico Ruivo) and 2 (towards Lombo do Urzal).
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Best routes near Fajã dos Cardos
4.6
(42)
265
hikers
17.1km
08:02
1,450m
1,450m
Hike the Vereda do Urzal and Vereda da Encumeada to Pico Ruivo, a difficult 10.6-mile route with 4772 feet of elevation gain.
Hard
4.4
(7)
54
hikers
19.1km
08:20
1,760m
1,760m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Hard
4.6
(15)
54
hikers
2.85km
00:56
130m
140m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
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Elevation 740 m
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