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Tell me about the Rota da Levada Nova a Lombada levada walk in Madeira
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The user is asking about a specific levada walk called "Rota da Levada Nova a Lombada" in Madeira. This sounds like it could be an official PR trail or a community trail. Let me search for it using the hikestool.The user asked about "Rota da Levada Nova a Lombada" — this is a community trail from AllTrails, NOT an official IFCN PR trail. I need to present it with the proper caveats: it's not part of the official PR network, has no official open/closed status, and I should clearly label it as such. Let me summarize the key details: - Name: Rota da Levada Nova a Lombada - Rating: 4.4★ from 115 reviews on AllTrails - Difficulty: Moderate - Length: 11.4 km - Route type: Out and back - Estimated time: 3.5–4 hr - Area: Madeira Natural Park - Location: approx 32.70402, -17.06276 - Description: Runs along a section of the Levada Nova to the vicinity of the village of Lombada. Pleasant experience with nature, passes through small rural villages. The levadas are ancient water channels. In some parts, the trail is quite narrow. I should also offer a video of the trail and perhaps mention checking conditionslocally.
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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)
Rota da Levada Nova a Lombada

Community route (mapped on AllTrails) — this is not part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests & nature conservation authority), so it has no official open/closed status and no guarantee of maintenance or signage. Check access and conditions locally before going.

DifficultyModerate
Distance11.4 km (out and back)
Estimated time3.5–4 hours
AreaMadeira Natural Park
AllTrails rating⭐ 4.4 / 5 (115 reviews)
AllTrails linkRota da Levada Nova a Lombada ↗
What it's like

This route follows a section of the Levada Nova towards the village of Lombada. It offers constant contact with nature, passing by small rural villages that still use the levada water as a source of livelihood. The levadas are the ancient irrigation channels that carry water down to agricultural fields nestled in the island's typical hillsides — walking alongside them is one of Madeira's signature experiences. Note that in some stretches the path is quite narrow, so care is needed.

Getting to the trailhead

The approximate trailhead is near the coordinates above. You can get driving directions from your location here: Directions ↗

Since this trail has no official IFCN status, be especially mindful of local conditions — check recent hiker reports on the AllTrails page and ask locally before setting out.

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