The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation announces that the classified walking trails
PR 1.1 – Vereda da Ilha
PR 1.2 – Vereda do Pico Ruivo
PR 1.3 – Vereda da Encumeada
PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde
Trail “A Path for Everyone” between Pico das Pedras and Queimadas
are closed, due to strong wind and falling trees.
We also inform that the leisure area of Pico das Pedras is closed and circulation in the mentioned areas is strictly prohibited.

List of Open Pedestrian Routes:

  • PR 2 – Vereda do Urzal
  • PR 3 – Vereda do Burro
  • PR 3.1 – Caminho Real do Monte
  • PR 5 – Vereda das Funduras
  • PR 6 – Levada das 25 Fontes
  • PR 6.1 – Levada do Risco
  • PR 6.3 – Vereda da Lagoa do Vento
  • PR 8 – Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço
  • PR 10 – Levada do Furado
  • PR 11 – Vereda dos Balcões
  • PR 12 – Caminho Real da Encumeada –  The section between Kilometer Point PK 7+680 (PK 0+000 in Boca da Corrida) and Encumeada remains closed  .  Due to the work to remove the penstock and subsequent installation of a new penstock, work carried out by EEM – Empresa de Eletricidade da Madeira, as part of the “Remodeling of the Serra de Água Hydroelectric Plant” contract.
  • PR 13- Vereda do Fanal
  • PR 14 – Levada dos Cedros
  • PR 17 – Caminho do Pináculo and Folhadal
  • PR 18 – Levada do Rei
  • PR 21 – Caminho do Norte
  • PR 22 – Vereda dos Chão dos Louros
  • A Path for everyone Queimadas- Pico das Pedras
  • PR 1- Vereda do Pico Branco and Terra Chã (Porto Santo)
  • PR 2 – Vereda do Pico do Castelo (Porto Santo)
  • PR 3 – Levada do Pico do Castelo (Porto Santo) –  Only the section between Camacha and Capela da Graça is passable , the remaining route is closed (tunnel).

 Please note that the following walking routes remain closed and forbidden to walk:

  • PR 1.1 Vereda da Ilha
  • PR 1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo
  • PR 1.3 – Vereda da Encumeada
  • PR 1 – Vereda do Areeiro – Pico do Areeiro – Pico Ruivo
  • PR 1 – Vereda do Areeiro – Vereda Este (via Pico das Torres)
  • PR 4 – Levada do Barreiro
  • PR 6.2 – Levada do Alecrim
  • PR 7 – Levada do Moinho
  • PR 9- Levada do Caldeirão Verde
  • PR 15 – Vereda da Ribeira da Janela
  • PR 16 – Levada Fajã do Rodrigues
  • PR 19 – Paul do Mar Royal Path
  • PR 20 – Vereda do Jardim do Mar
  • PR 23 – Levada da Azenha

However, given that the classified walking routes are located in areas subject to strong climatic pressure and consequent natural erosion, we advise you to exercise caution when undertaking them.