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"Trilho do Curral Falso (Downhill)" isn't the name of an official PR trail — it's the common way hikers describe PR 15 Vereda da Ribeira da Janela walked in the downhill direction, from Curral Falso down to the coast at Ribeira da Janela. The other trail through Curral Falso is PR 14 Levada dos Cedros, which ends there. Here's what you need to know:
This is the one you're asking about — a beautiful descent through lush laurisilva from the high plateau down to the north coast.
| Route | Curral Falso → Ribeira da Janela |
| Distance | 2.7 km |
| Duration | ~1 h 30 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Altitude | Starts ~820 m, ends ~400 m |
| Managed by | IFCN |
| Access fee | €4.50 (via SIMplifica portal); free for children ≤ 12 |
What it's like: You start at the E.R. 209 road near Curral Falso (the end point of PR 14 Levada dos Cedros) and descend through dense laurel forest along the levada path, with waterfalls, mossy tunnels, and views of the Ribeira da Janela valley opening up as you drop toward the coast. The finish is at the village of Ribeira da Janela on the north shore — one of Madeira's most scenic coastal spots.
Community rating: 4.4★ from 119 hiker reviews on AllTrails
This one ends at Curral Falso — many hikers combine it with PR 15 for a long point-to-point day.
| Route | Fanal → Curral Falso |
| Distance | 7.2 km |
| Duration | ~3 hours |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Altitude | 1 090 m → 840 m |
| Managed by | IFCN |
| Access fee | €4.50 (via SIMplifica); free for children ≤ 12 |
Community rating: 4.5★ from 1 144 reviews on AllTrails
Many hikers do PR 14 + PR 15 in one day: start at Fanal, walk Levada dos Cedros to Curral Falso, then continue down Vereda da Ribeira da Janela to the coast. Total: ~10 km, ~4 h 30 min. You'll need two cars or a taxi pickup at Ribeira da Janela.
Check the current trail status before you go — IFCN updates change with weather and maintenance. Want me to check the mountain weather forecast and IPMA warnings for the day you're planning, or look at bus options to get there?





