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Tell me about the Levada do Moinho da Serra - Levada Nova - Ribeira da Santa Cruz levada walk in Madeira
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The user is asking about a specific levada walk in Madeira - "Levada do Moinho da Serra - Levada Nova - Ribeira da Santa Cruz". Let me search for this trail using the find_hikestool.The search returned 0 results for that specific trail name. Let me try a broader search with just "Moinho da Serra" or "Levada Nova" to see if the trail is in the database under a differentname.The user is asking about the "Levada do Moinho da Serra - Levada Nova - Ribeira da Santa Cruz" trail. This came back as a community (unofficial) trail in the first search - not an official IFCN PR trail. Let me provide the information from the results. The trail found: - Name: Levada do Moinho da Serra - Levada Nova - Ribeira da Santa Cruz - Rating: 4.1★ from 81 reviews on AllTrails - Difficulty: hard - Length: 12.1 km - Route type: loop - Coordinates: 32.7016, -16.78666 (this is in the interior of Madeira, near Santo da Serra area) - Description: "Trail with a circular route that runs through a small section of Levada Moinho da Serra, Levada Nova and paths on the banks of Ribeira de Santa Cruz, all of them inserted in a territory surrounded by a fantastic landscape. Recommended route for hikers with some experience looking for a good challenge but also for an activity that allows them to explore the nature of the interior of Madeira Island." Since this is NOT an official IFCN PR trail, I need to clearly label it as a community/unofficial trail with the proper caveat. I should also note it has no official open/closed status. Let me also provide the directions URL and the AllTrails link. I should also mention the more popular related trail "Levada Nova - Levada do Moinho" which has 4.7★ from 6103 reviews, as it's a similar and much more popular route the user might be interestedin.
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TrailsMap & photos
Official PR trail (IFCN) Community route (AllTrails — not official)
  • Levada do Moinho da Serra - Levada Nova - Ribeira da Santa Cruz 4.1 Directions
Photos: walkmeguide.com · green = official IFCN PR trail · amber = community route (AllTrails)
Levada do Moinho da Serra – Levada Nova – Ribeira da Santa Cruz

This trail is a community route mapped on AllTrails — it is not part of Madeira's official PR (Percurso Recomendado) trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests and nature-conservation authority). It therefore has no official open/closed status and no maintenance or signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before going.

TypeLoop
DifficultyHard
Distance12.1 km
Rating4.1★ from 81 hiker reviews on AllTrails
LocationInterior of Madeira (near Santo da Serra area)
The route

The circular route runs through a small section of Levada Moinho da Serra, Levada Nova, and paths along the banks of Ribeira de Santa Cruz, all set in a territory surrounded by fantastic landscape. It's recommended for hikers with some experience looking for a good challenge and wanting to explore the nature of Madeira's interior.

Getting there
⚠️ Important note

Because this is not an official IFCN PR trail, there is no regular maintenance, signage, or official status information. Conditions (paths, bridges, access points) can change without notice — check locally before setting out, and be prepared for unmarked sections.

You might also consider

There's a related and far more popular trail nearby — the Levada Nova – Levada do Moinho loop (9.3 km, moderate, 4.7★ from over 6,100 reviews), which also combines these two levadas but stays on the south-coast side near Ribeira Brava. It features the famous Levada Nova waterfall, old watermill ruins, and a rock tunnel (bring a flashlight). If you're set on the Moinho da Serra / Levada Nova area, that one is the community favourite.

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