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- PR1 PS- Terra Chã e Vereda do Pico Branco 4.8 Directions
It looks like the name you mentioned combines two different trails on two different islands — neither is currently in the official IFCN PR trail register, but both are mapped on AllTrails as community routes. Here's what I found:
| Island | Porto Santo |
| Distance | 5.0 km (out and back) |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Estimated time | 2.5–3 hr |
| Rating | 4.8★ from 118 reviews on AllTrails |
| Route type | Out and back |
This trail lets you discover Porto Santo's indigenous flora and enjoy privileged panoramic views over the island. It's well-maintained and easy to follow, making it a popular choice — though rated hard due to some steep and exposed sections. The trail heads up towards Pico Branco, one of Porto Santo's distinctive peaks, passing through the Terra Chã area.
⚠️ Community route (mapped on AllTrails) — not part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests & nature-conservation authority), so it has no official open/closed status and no maintenance/signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before going.
▶ Directions to trailhead ↗ · AllTrails page ↗
| Island | Madeira (Natural Park area) |
| Distance | 7.4 km (loop) |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Estimated time | 4–4.5 hr |
| Rating | 4.1★ from 156 reviews on AllTrails |
| Route type | Loop |
This is a memorable but challenging trail through pristine, undisturbed nature in the Madeira Natural Park. The Levada do Seixal (or Feitas) belongs to the Rocha Vermelha watercourse — it stretches 3,265 m, of which roughly 2,285 m are inside tunnels and the remaining 980 m run along an open channel, much of it on vertiginous terrain. The trail is recommended for experienced hikers only, and conditions become significantly more difficult on rainy days.
⚠️ Community route (mapped on AllTrails) — not an official IFCN-recommended PR trail, so it has no official open/closed status and no maintenance/signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before going.
▶ Directions to trailhead ↗ · AllTrails page ↗
Both are community-mapped routes rather than official IFCN walks, so there's no guaranteed signage or maintenance. Always check local conditions before setting out, especially the Lombo Barbinhas route — those long tunnels and exposed sections demand proper gear (headtorch, sturdy boots) and dry weather.
Would you like me to check the mountain forecast and IPMA weather warnings for the day you're planning to hike?