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The user is asking about the "Pedregal Stream Route" hike in Madeira. Let me search for this trail in ourhikes database.The user is asking about the "Pedregal Stream Route" hike in Madeira. However, I couldn't find this trail in our official IFCN database (find_hikes returned 0 results for both "Pedregal Stream Route" and "Pedregal"), and the web search results also don't mention a trail by that name. Let me search more specifically for thistrail name.Now I have enough information to answer. The "Pedregal Stream Route" the user is asking about is the **Levada do Pedregal** trail in Ponta do Pargo, on the western tip of Madeira. It's also known as "Levada Pedregal – Ponta do Pargo." From the web_lookup results, I found detailed information from walkmeguide.com about this trail. It's NOT an official IFCN PR trail — it's listed as trail #21 in the WalkMe guide book, but it doesn't have a PR code. My find_hikes tool didn't find it as a PR trail, and searching the community trails near Ponta do Pargo didn't surface it either. Let me compile what I know from the web search results: **Levada Pedregal – Ponta do Pargo** - Starts at Ponta do Pargo in the Pedregal area - Guides walkers through nature and rural areas of the western part of Madeira Island - **Distance**: 10.5 km - **Difficulty**: Easy (per WalkMe guide) - **Duration**: 3-4 hours - **Elevation gain uphill**: 369 m - **Elevation gain downhill**: 369 m - **Max altitude**: 631 m - **Min altitude**: 398 m - **Community rating on WalkMe**: 3.9 / 5 (4586 reviews) - Route: Start by going up on a stone path until reaching the Levada, then turn left and follow alongside the water course. Offers views of Ponta do Pargo, the valley and mountains. At the end of the Levada, descend to Capela da Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte, then a viewpoint. Continue along a forest path back to the start. - It's a circular/loop route This is NOT an official PR trail in the IFCN network. It's listed in the WalkMe guide (trail #21) but doesn't appear in the official PR list. I should note this clearly. Since I couldn't find it in our official hikes database or the community trails from AllTrails, I need to present it as an unofficial/community trail with appropriate caveats. Let me put together acomprehensive answer.
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Trails near Ponta do PargoMap & photos
Caminho Real do Paul do Mar6 photos
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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)
Levada do Pedregal – Ponta do Pargo

The Levada do Pedregal (Pedregal Stream Route) is a hike in the Ponta do Pargo area, on the far western tip of Madeira. It's a beautiful, lesser-known route through rural countryside and levada paths — but it's worth knowing upfront that it is NOT one of Madeira's official IFCN PR trails. It has no PR code, no official open/closed status, and no guaranteed signage or maintenance. Here's what you need to know:

Key details
LocationPonta do Pargo (Pedregal area), Calheta municipality — western Madeira
Length~10.5 km (loop)
Duration3–4 hours
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain369 m uphill / 369 m downhill
Max altitude631 m
Min altitude398 m
Route typeCircular/loop
The route

The trail starts in the Pedregal area of Ponta do Pargo and begins with a stone path uphill until you reach the levada, where you turn left and walk alongside the water channel. Along the way you'll enjoy views over Ponta do Pargo, the surrounding valley and mountains. The local flora and fauna make the walk feel almost magical.

At the end of the levada section, you descend by road to the Capela da Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte, where a short path leads to a fascinating viewpoint — take time to take in the mountains, the sea, and the Achadas da Cruz area below. The route then continues along a forest path back to the starting point, with a recommended detour to another hidden viewpoint. You'll pass through rural houses, plantations and farmland — a real taste of traditional Madeira.

⚠️ Important caveats
  • Not an official PR trail — this is a community-mapped route, not part of Madeira's official IFCN-managed PR network. There is no official open/closed status and no guaranteed signage or maintenance. Check access and conditions locally before setting out.
  • No trail fee (it's outside the SIMplifica booking system).
  • Bring a charged phone, water, and sun protection — fewer hikers means less help if something goes wrong.
  • The trail can be muddy and slippery after rain, especially the stone path sections.
Getting there

Ponta do Pargo is about ~50 min drive from Funchal via the ER101 (coastal road) or ER223. It's the westernmost parish on the island. A rental car is strongly recommended; bus connections are very limited.

Would you like me to suggest some official PR trails nearby (the closest are PR 19 Caminho Real do Paul do Mar and PR 14 Levada dos Cedros), or check the mountain weather forecast for the day you're planning to go?

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