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The user is asking about a specific hike: "Lombo Grande - Poço da Cecília - Água d'Alto Waterfall" in Madeira. Let me search for this trail using the find_hikestool.The hike search returned no results for "Lombo Grande Poço da Cecília Água d'Alto Waterfall". Let me try searching with just the key terms, or try "Poço da Cecília" or "Lombo Grande" separately.The user asked about the "Lombo Grande - Poço da Cecília - Água d'Alto Waterfall" hike. It's found in the community trails (not an official IFCN PR trail). Let me compile the information from the results. Key details: - Name: Lombo Grande - Poço da Cecília - Água d'Alto Waterfall - Community route mapped on AllTrails — NOT part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN - Rating: 4.2★ from 25 hiker reviews on AllTrails - Difficulty: Moderate - Length: 4.5 km - Route type: Out and back - Estimated time: 2–2.5 hr - Area: Parque Florestal das Queimadas - Description: The starting point is the Lombo Grande footpath, which passes through forest and follows a small stream. It leads to Poço da Cecília and the Água d'Alto waterfall — two places of extreme natural beauty and tranquillity. A short route that allows one to enjoy the places to the full. - No official open/closed status - Directions URL available I should present this clearly, with the unofficial trail caveat upfront, and offer a helpfulfollow-up.
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Official PR trail (IFCN) Community route (AllTrails — not official)
  • Lombo Grande - Poço da Cecília - Água d'Alto Waterfall 4.2 Directions
  • "Caminho do Lombo Grande" trail 4.4 Directions
Photos: walkmeguide.com · green = official IFCN PR trail · amber = community route (AllTrails)
Lombo Grande – Poço da Cecília – Água d'Alto Waterfall

This 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. That means it has no official open/closed status and no maintenance or signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before you go.

At a glance
DifficultyModerate
Distance4.5 km (out and back)
Estimated time2 – 2.5 hr
AreaParque Florestal das Queimadas
Community rating★ 4.2 from 25 reviews on AllTrails
The route

The trail starts on the Lombo Grande footpath, heading through lush forest and following a small stream. It leads to two highlights:

  • Poço da Cecília — a serene natural pool
  • Cascata de Água d'Alto (Água d'Alto Waterfall) — a beautiful, tranquil waterfall

It's a relatively short route that lets you soak in both spots at a leisurely pace, making it a rewarding half-day outing.

Getting there

The trailhead is in the Parque Florestal das Queimadas area (near Santana, on the north coast).

▶ Directions to the trailhead ↗

⚠️ Important caveats

Since this is not an official IFCN trail:

  • There is no official open/closed status — conditions can change (fallen trees, landslips, flooding) without any official notice.
  • No maintained signage or waymarking — bring a GPS track or offline map (the AllTrails page has one).
  • Check locally (ask at the Queimadas forester's house or a local source) before setting out, especially after heavy rain.

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