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- Vereda das Funduras 3.9 Directions
- Levada do Furado Directions
- Vereda dos Balcões Directions
The walk you're asking about is a community route mapped on AllTrails — it's not part of Madeira's official PR (Percurso Recomendado) trail network managed by IFCN, the regional government's forests and nature-conservation authority. That means it has no official open/closed status and no maintenance or signage guarantee — check access and conditions locally before going.
| Type | Loop |
| Length | 12.1 km |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Rating | 4.1★ from 81 hiker reviews on AllTrails |
| Area | Santo António da Serra / Santa Cruz interior |
This circular route follows a section of the Levada do Moinho da Serra, then joins the Levada Nova, and continues along the banks of the Ribeira de Santa Cruz — all set in a landscape of lush valleys and forest. It's recommended for hikers with some experience looking for a good challenge and a deep immersion in Madeira's interior nature.
Directions to the trailhead: Google Maps Directions ↗
Since Levada Nova is unofficial, you might also consider the sanctioned walks near Santo António da Serra:
| Trail | Distance | Difficulty | Official status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR 5 – Vereda das Funduras | 8.7 km · ~3 h | Moderate | ✅ IFCN trail |
| PR 10 – Levada do Furado | 11 km · ~5 h | Moderate | ✅ IFCN trail |
| PR 11 – Vereda dos Balcões | 3 km · ~1:30 h | Easy | ✅ IFCN trail |
PR 5 and PR 11 are the closest, both within a short drive of Santo António da Serra.
Before heading out on Levada Nova, check local conditions — and since it's a hard, 12 km loop, make sure you're comfortable with that level. Want me to check the mountain weather forecast and IPMA warnings for the day you're planning to go, or show you a video of the trail?





