The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation announces that following the conclusion of adverse weather warnings, the previously closed classified walking routes are now open.

With the reopening of these routes, we extend our gratitude for your cooperation in reporting any anomalies (such as breaks, branches on the paths, or other issues) encountered during the closure. Please communicate such observations via email to any of the following addresses: ifcn@madeira.gov.pt, luisa.gouveia@madeira.gov.pt, or ana.se@madeira.gov.pt.

Furthermore, the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, IP-RAM (IFCN, IP-RAM), informs that for safety reasons, the pedestrian route PR 1 Vereda do Areeiro (Pico do Areeiro – Pico Ruivo) is temporarily closed due to a landslide.

Additionally, for safety considerations, the section between the PK 3+400 Kilometre Point and Ribeira do Lajeado (Lagoa da Dona Beija), pertaining to the pedestrian route PR 6.2 Levada do Alecrim (Rabaçal – Ribeira do Lajeado), is temporarily closed due to a landslide.

List of OPEN Walking Routes:

  • PR 1.1 Vereda da Ilha
  • PR 1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo
  • PR 1.3 Vereda da Encumeada
  • 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 6.2 Levada do Alecrim
  • PR 6.3 Vereda da Lagoa do Vento
  • PR 8 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço
  • PR 9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde
  • PR 10 Levada do Furado
  • PR 11 Vereda dos Balcões
  • 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)

List of CLOSED Walking Routes:

  • PR 1 Vereda do Areeiro – Pico do Areeiro – (Pico Ruivo Passable route from  
    Pico do Areeiro to the Pedra Rija Viewpoint  (km 1.2) )
  • PR 1 Vereda do Areeiro – Vereda Este (via Pico das Torres)
  • PR 4 Levada do Barreiro
  • PR 7 Levada do Moinho
  • PR 12 Caminho Real da Encumeada
  • 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
  • PR 27 Glaciar de Planalto
  • PR 28 Levada da Rocha Vermelha
  • PR 3 Levada do Pico do Castelo (Porto Santo)