Rota Circular da Levada dos Cedros - Fanal — Madeira levada walk guide

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The user is asking about the "Rota Circular da Levada dos Cedros - Fanal" levada walk in Madeira. This is a hiking trail question, so I should use the `find_hikes` tool to get official information about this trail, including its status, difficulty, distance, etc. Let me search for it. I should also check for curated videos of this trail/place.The find_hikes search returned 0 results for "Rota Circular da Levada dos Cedros Fanal". Let me try a broader search - maybe searching for "Cedros" or "Fanal" separately, or the PR code forthis trail.The user is asking about "Rota Circular da Levada dos Cedros - Fanal" - this is a community trail (not an official IFCN PR trail). It appears in the `community_trails` list. Let me extract its info: - Name: Rota Circular da Levada dos Cedros - Fanal - Rating: 4.4 from 185 reviews on AllTrails - Difficulty: moderate - Length: 11.3 km - Route type: loop - Estimated time: 4–4.5 hr - Area: Floresta Laurissilva da Madeira - Lat/Lng: 32.80663, -17.14085 - Description: "Fantastic loop trail for hiking in the breathtaking Fanal area, an emblematic location in Porto Moniz. Starting on National Road 209, near the stunning Fanal zone, this trail provides an opportunity to get up close with the vibrant nature of this area, which is part of the European Network of Sites of Community Importance - Natura 2000 Network. Along the route, the trail ascends to Levada dos Cedros and follows it westward, descending again until it meets the road before continuing on rural..." - Directions URL: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=32.806630,-17.140850 - AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/portugal/madeira--2/rota-circular-da-levada-dos-cedros-fanal - Notice: Community route mapped on AllTrails — NOT part of Madeira's official PR (Percurso Recomendado) trail network managed by IFCN. It has NO official open/closed status. There's also a related OFFICIAL PR trail - PR 14 Levada dos Cedros - which is very close by (0.4 km from Fanal). Let me present both. I should also mention the official PR 14 as it's closely related and just 0.4 km from the same area. Let me compose a comprehensive answer about the Rota Circular da Levada dos Cedros - Fanal, clearly marking it as a community/unofficial trail, and also noting the official PR 14 as a nearby alternative. The question is in English so I'll answer inEnglish.

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Trails near FanalMap & photos

Levada dos Cedros6 photos

Photos: walkmeguide.com ↗

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

Levada dos Cedros 4.5 Directions

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

Rota Circular da Levada dos Cedros – Fanal

Community route mapped on AllTrails — this 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/signage guarantee; check access and conditions locally before setting out.

Key details


Distance	11.3 km (loop)
Difficulty	Moderate
Estimated time	4 – 4.5 hours
Area	Floresta Laurissilva da Madeira (UNESCO World Heritage laurel forest)
Community rating	★ 4.4 from 185 hiker reviews on AllTrails

The route

Starting on Estrada Regional 209 near the stunning Fanal zone — one of Madeira's most emblematic landscapes, in the municipality of Porto Moniz — this loop trail ascends to Levada dos Cedros and follows the levada westward through the heart of the ancient Laurissilva forest. The path then descends back to the road before continuing along rural paths to complete the loop. The entire area is part of the Natura 2000 Network of Sites of Community Importance.

You'll walk through moss-draped centuries-old laurel trees, often shrouded in the mystical mist Fanal is famous for, with views over the island's valleys and mountains.

Getting to the trailhead

Directions to the trailhead ↗ — opens routing from your own location.

Access fee

This route passes through an IFCN-managed area. The current access fee for the Fanal / Levada dos Cedros zone is €4.50 per visitor (over 12 years), free for children ≤ 12, paid via the SIMplifica portal. (This is the fee listed for the official PR 14 trail in the same area; confirm locally.)

Nearby official trail: PR 14 – Levada dos Cedros

Right alongside this community route is the official trail covering the same levada:


PR code	PR 14
Name	Levada dos Cedros
Route	Fanal → Curral Falso
Distance	7.2 km
Difficulty	Moderate
Duration	~3 hours
Altitude	840 m – 1 090 m
Start	ER 209 (Fanal)
End	ER 209 (Curral Falso)
Community rating	★ 4.5 from 1 144 reviews on AllTrails
Access fee	€4.50 (visitor > 12 yrs) via SIMplifica; free ≤ 12 yrs

PR 14 is shorter (7.2 km vs 11.3 km) and carries official IFCN status and signage, making it the more straightforward choice if you want a Managed, signposted route. The community "Rota Circular" extends the walk into a longer loop for those wanting a bigger day out.

Check the current trail status on OpenMadeira before heading out.

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