Levada Nova – Levada Nova Waterfall loop from Ribeira Brava

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Levada Nova – Levada Nova Waterfall loop from Ribeira Brava

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Levada Nova – Levada Nova Waterfall loop from Ribeira Brava

06:09

16.0km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.86 km

View of Ponta do Sol from Levada Nova

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There are always outcrops from which you can see Ponta do SOL.

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5.02 km

Winding Paths of Levada Nova dos Canhas

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5.20 km

View of the Valley and Ocean

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A fantastic view over the valley

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5.21 km

Levada do Moinho Path

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Beautiful path into the valley, sometimes a little steep on the side, sure-footedness is always good.

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5.39 km

Levada Nova

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Combines well with the newly secured Levada Moinho and offers fabulous views towards the sea and into the valley towards Paul da Serra!

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6.83 km

Levada Nova Waterfall

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Ingenious levada walk with impressive waterfall and great views of the valley and towards the sea! Definitely a highlight on Madeira!

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7.33 km

Waterfall Over Levada Nova

Highlight • Waterfall

Very nice hike. But please note that a head for heights is absolutely necessary on the levada Nova. Please don't underestimate it. We are experienced mountaineers but this trail is …

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7.93 km

Levada Nova Tunnel and Waterfall

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Along the Levada Nova you come to a small tunnel that is quite low and dark. It is a good idea to have a lamp and duck your head a little here.

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

4.46 km

3.00 km

1.72 km

612 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.67 km

3.93 km

3.77 km

647 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

23°C

18°C

38 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

September 11, 2025,Madeira 🇵🇹 - Ponta do Sol 🔄 Levada Nova und Levada Moinho 💦🏞️

The wonderful circular hike on the Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho through the Ribeira da Ponta do Sol valley is a delight.
We start in the small village of Lombada da Ponta do Sol and, to extend the hike, we first walk a section of the Levada Nova towards Tabua.
The hike on the two almost parallel levadas is …

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May 21, 2024,🥾⭐️⭐️ Madeira: Levada Nova & Levada do Moinho mit Tunnelblick, Wasserfall und Sonne satt😎

Today we were able to start directly from the breakfast table in our holiday apartment😇
...and for all those who don't want to fight over parking spaces in front of the Lambada church: You can also start the tour at the Estrada de Candelaria. Here you can easily park on the side of the road. Incidentally, this starting point is …

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June 8, 2023,Levada Nova Teil 4

I actually wanted to walk the levada to Ribeira Brava, but a landslide thwarted that plan. In principle, such a landslide is easy to overcome, but you sink into the match due to the heavy rain and I didn't feel like that.
The Ribeira Ponta do Sol valley section is a typical tourist levada hike. On the way back you …

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April 23, 2025,Levanda Nova Levada do Moinho

Also famous on Madeira are the levandas. Here in Valais, they're called "bisses." They're also popular hiking trails. They lead along the slopes, through a wild valley, and in some villages, through front gardens. And the vegetation is always fascinating. The things we keep as houseplants at home, or buy as cut flowers from the florist, grow wild here. It's …

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April 23, 2025,🇵🇹 Levanda Nova / Levanda do Moinho

...and of course, a Levanda hike is a must in Madeira!!

Madeira, what a beautiful island❣️
The infrastructure, the hospitality, the incredible number of 🍌🍌🍌 trees, the beautiful spots, fauna & flora, 🥾 paths, 🚵‍♀️ trails, and of course, the food 🐟🥩!

Right on the 💘 mark!!

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November 1, 2024,🇵🇹 Madeira: Levada do Moinho, Levada Nova

Levada do Moinho, to the dam, Levada Novo to the waterfall and back.
On the other side of the valley we saw the Levada do Coronel, which is apparently no longer accessible all the way...'let's see'. ;-)

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April 24, 2024,Levada a la Antje -Wasserfall Flussüberquerung-

A very easy levada to walk. You can see how the farmers cultivate their own crops and sometimes you have to go through small waterfalls. Adventure comes with a small water crossing. You either take your shoes off here or hop from stone to stone. You hardly notice the difference in height at all. There is hardly anything going on. …

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February 17, 2024,[563] Madeira: Eine Levada-Wanderung | Runde von Ponta do Sol ☀️ 2🥾 ☕🍰

Ponta do Sol is considered the sunniest place in all of Madeira. From here you can experience both the sunrise and the sunset over the sea. Our Levada hike begins in the Lombada district. The small town is picturesquely located on a mountain ridge. We start at the church and first walk along the Levada do Moinho. The water from …

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