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- Pico das Roçadas Trail 4.4 Directions
Important: 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 & nature-conservation authority). It therefore has no official open/closed status and no maintenance or signage guarantee; check access and trail conditions locally before setting out.
| Difficulty | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3.9 km (loop) |
| Estimated time | 1.5–2 hours |
| Area | Madeira Natural Park, Caniçal |
| Start/end | Caniçal, near the cemetery |
| Route type | Loop (circular) |
This circular trail begins and ends in the Caniçal area, next to the cemetery. The route takes walkers through breathtaking scenery on Madeira's east coast, crossing rocky slopes and offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, you can see the typical vegetation of the region.
⭐ 4.4 / 5 from 119 hiker reviews on AllTrails
There are also three other community (non-official) routes that include Pico das Roçadas:
| Route | Difficulty | Distance | Type | Rating / Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vereda Boca do Risco / Caniçal – Pico das Roçadas – Levada do Caniçal | Moderate | 6.9 km | Loop | 4.4★ (581 reviews) |
| Caniçal – Pico das Roçadas | Hard | 8.9 km | Out & back | 4.5★ (49 reviews) |
| Pico Castanho – Pico das Roçadas – Túnel do Caniçal | Hard | 9.7 km | Loop | 4.4★ (37 reviews) |
All of these are community routes (not official IFCN PR trails) with no guaranteed maintenance or signage — check conditions locally before going.
The Boca do Risco / Levada do Caniçal variant (6.9 km) is the most popular of the bunch with 581 reviews and a very similar rating, if you'd like a longer loop that also takes in the famous levada section and the dramatic Boca do Risco viewpoint.
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