Levada do Paul – Levada do Alecrim Trail loop from Posto Florestal da Cova Grande

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Levada do Paul – Levada do Alecrim Trail loop from Posto Florestal da Cova Grande

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Levada do Paul – Levada do Alecrim Trail loop from Posto Florestal da Cova Grande

03:14

11.6km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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193 m

Cristo Rei Statue (Parque Natural da Madeira)

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Now at christmas the way was clear again

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680 m

Cows and gorse along the Levada trail, Parque Natural da Madeira

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754 m

PR 6.2 Levada do Alecrim trailhead

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The starting point of the Levada do Alecrim (PR 6.2) marks the beginning of one of Madeira's most popular highland hikes. From here, you follow an easily walkable levada path …

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6.07 km

View of the coast from Parque Natural da Madeira

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9.27 km

Hidden waterfall in Madeira Natural Park

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Bridge railing invites you to sit

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

721 m

140 m

100 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

2.80 km

721 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

23°C

16°C

11 %

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Comments

February 17, 2024,Levada do Paul

A section of the levada do paul, easy to walk without much elevation gain. Breathtaking sea views along the entire route. Unfortunately, thousands of square meters of vegetation fell victim to the flames. A relaxation trip 👍😏

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November 18, 2025,Levada Paul - Tour 2 auf Madeira 2025

A quiet and unspectacular levada, with few visitors. The first kilometer is somewhat overgrown and wild, but after the solar farm, there are unobstructed views of the plateau and all the way to the sea. At the end (turning point) is a reservoir. Plenty enough for today's rest day.

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June 1, 2025,Wandern im Gebiet Rabacal

After the crowds of our last tour, we chose a quieter levada hike at 1,300 meters to finish today. Above the clouds in the sun, the path continued for a while along the Paul do Mar trail.

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July 6, 2025,Levada do Paul Richtung Westen ***/ ****

Since it was far too crowded at the 25 Fontes, we started at the opposite end of the route. That was a good thing. The first part of the levada was magically overgrown. The gorse and thistle are in bloom, especially now in July. The thistles are buzzing loudly with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Up until the solar fields, the …

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