PR 6.5 Vereda do Pico Fernandes — Madeira hike guide

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Vereda do Pico Fernandes6 photos

Photos: walkmeguide.com ↗

Official PR trail (IFCN) Community route (AllTrails — not official)

Vereda do Pico Fernandes Directions
25 Fontes Levada via Pico Fernandes 4.6 Directions

Photos: walkmeguide.com · green = official IFCN PR trail · amber = community route (AllTrails)

PR 6.5 — Vereda do Pico Fernandes

Official IFCN trail · Route: Paul da Serra → 25 Fontes · Distance: 3.8 km

This short but scenic vereda starts on the Paul da Serra plateau and descends through Madeira's characteristic high-altitude heather and laurel landscapes, connecting to the famous Levada das 25 Fontes area — one of the island's most iconic spots.

Trail details


PR code	PR 6.5
Name	Vereda do Pico Fernandes
Route	Paul da Serra – 25 Fontes
Distance	3.8 km
Managed by	IFCN (Madeira's forests & nature authority)
Access fee	€4.50 (visitors > 12 years) · Free (visitors ≤ 12 years) — pay via the SIMplifica portal

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Getting there

▶ Directions to the trailhead ↗ — routes from your own location.

There's also a live webcam at Rabaçal so you can check conditions before setting out.

Community routes combining Pico Fernandes

AllTrails also lists three longer community routes in this area. These are not official IFCN PR trails — they have no official open/closed status and no maintenance guarantee. Always check conditions locally.

Route	Distance	Difficulty	Rating	Reviews
25 Fontes Levada via Pico Fernandes	9.8 km · loop · ~4–4.5 h	Hard	4.6★	71 reviews
Levada das 25 Fontes – Pico Fernandes – Pico da Urze	16.3 km · loop	Hard	4.2★	111 reviews
Pico da Urze Dam – Fernandes Peak	7.4 km · loop · ~2–2.5 h	Moderate	4.2★	60 reviews

Photos courtesy of walkmeguide.com · Source: IFCN + VisitMadeira + AllTrails

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