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The user is asking about the "Caminho do Lombo Grande" trail in Madeira. Let me search for this trail using the hikestool.The user asked about the "Caminho do Lombo Grande" trail. The find_hikes result shows this is NOT an official IFCN PR trail — it's a community trail from AllTrails only. I need to present it with the appropriate caveats and describe it from the data provided. Let me compile the key details: - Name: Caminho do Lombo Grande - Not an official IFCN PR trail — community route on AllTrails - Difficulty: Hard - Length: 6.1 km - Route type: Out and back - Estimated time: 2.5–3 hr - Area: Madeira Natural Park, near Porto da Cruz - Rating: 4.4★ from 24 reviews on AllTrails - Description: winds through hills around Porto da Cruz, forests, pastures, mountains; can be wet/muddy/slippery; layered clothing and raincoat recommended - Coordinates: 32.76078, -16.85897 - No official open/closed status - Directions URL available I should also check if there's a curated video for this trail.The trail "Caminho do Lombo Grande" is NOT an official IFCN PR trail — it only appears in the community_trails list from AllTrails. I need to present it with the unofficial-trail caveat, and not assign it an open/closed status. Key details from the result: - Name: "Caminho do Lombo Grande" trail - Description: Explores the natural surroundings of Porto da Cruz, winds through surrounding hills, forests, pastures, and mountains - Rating: 4.4★ from 24 reviews on AllTrails - Difficulty: hard - Length: 6.1 km - Route type: out and back - Estimated time: 2.5–3 hr - Area: Madeira Natural Park - Location: approximately 32.76078, -16.85897 (near Porto da Cruz) - No official open/closed status Let me compose a response in English since the question wasin English.
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Official PR trail (IFCN) Community route (AllTrails — not official)
Photos: walkmeguide.com · green = official IFCN PR trail · amber = community route (AllTrails)
Caminho do Lombo Grande

This is a community route mapped on AllTrails — it is not part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests and nature authority), so it has no official open/closed status and no guaranteed maintenance or signage.

At a glance
DifficultyHard
Length6.1 km (out and back)
Estimated time2.5–3 hours
AreaMadeira Natural Park, near Porto da Cruz
Community rating⭐ 4.4 / 5 (24 reviews on AllTrails)
The route

The trail explores the natural surroundings of Porto da Cruz, winding through the surrounding hills with beautiful landscapes of forests, pastures, and mountain scenery. Because it's an unofficial route, you won't find PR trail markers or IFCN signage along the way — navigation is self-guided.

What to bring
  • Waterproof hiking boots with good traction — the ground can be very wet, muddy, or slippery due to condensation and frequent rain
  • Layered clothing and a raincoat — temperature changes and fog are common at altitude
  • A navigation aid (offline map or GPS), since there's no official signage
Getting there

▶ Directions to the trailhead ↗ — opens Google Maps routed from your location.

⚠️ Important caveats

Because this is not an official IFCN-recommended PR trail:

  • There is no official open/closed status — check access and trail conditions locally before setting out
  • No guaranteed maintenance, signage, or rescue markers
  • Stick to visible paths and avoid venturing off-route, especially in fog

Community info: AllTrails — Caminho do Lombo Grande ↗

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