PR 17 – Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal
The Waterfall Forest Adventure
Avstånd
15 km (One Way)
Varaktighet
6h – 7h
Svårighetsgrad
Hård
Status
✅ ÖPPEN
🕐 Bästa tiden att besöka
💡 Proffstips: This is a “hiker’s hike.” It is rarely crowded. Start early (08:00) not to beat the crowds, but to ensure you have enough daylight to finish this long route safely.
⚠️ Teknisk svårighetsgrad
Why Hike Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal?
Den PR 17 is one of the most diverse and beautiful forest hikes in Madeira. It combines the high-altitude views of the Central Massif with the deep, lush Laurisilva forest of the North.
You will walk through tunnels, under waterfalls, and climb hundreds of steps. It is a true adventure that connects Lombo do Mouro to Encumeada (or Bica da Cana).
Karta över leden
From Lombo do Mouro (ER 110) to Encumeada (ER 104).
Steg-för-steg-guide
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Lombo do Mouro (Start)
Start at the viewpoint on the ER 110 road. The trail begins with spectacular views over the Ribeira Brava valley.
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The Tunnels
You pass through several tunnels. One is particularly long and wet. A headlamp is essential.
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The Waterfalls
The trail passes directly behind two waterfalls. The path is carved into the cliff face behind the curtain of water.
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Bica da Cana & Encumeada
After a steep climb to the Pináculo area, you descend through the Folhadal forest to finish at Encumeada (or climb up to Bica da Cana).
📸 Bästa fotoplatserna
The unique opportunity to photograph the forest through a curtain of falling water. Keep your lens dry!
The start of the trail offers incredible ridges and peaks often poking through the clouds.
This section is named “Folhadal” because of the dense foliage. The moss-covered stairs look like something from a fantasy movie.
Faciliteter och bekvämligheter
Hur man tar sig dit
The trailhead is at Lombo do Mouro on the ER 110 road (the main road up to Paul da Serra from Encumeada).
🔄 Linear Logistics
This is a linear trail. Park one car at Encumeada Snack Bar and take a taxi to Lombo do Mouro to start. Or do an out-and-back to the first waterfall if you only have one car.
Förarens perspektiv
🚘 High Mountain Pass
Steep, winding, and beautiful.
Vår rekommendation för uthyrning: The drive up to Lombo do Mouro is a long, steady climb. An Automatisk car makes the hairpins much more enjoyable. A Compact SUV offers great visibility over the valley edges.
Viktig utrustning
- Strålkastare: The tunnels are long and pitch black.
- Vattentät jacka: You walk behind waterfalls. You will get splashed.
- Vandringskängor: The path is often wet, muddy, and covered in slippery leaves.
🍹 Efter vandringen: Var ska man äta?
Snack Bar Encumeada
If you finish at Encumeada (recommended), treat yourself to a hot Poncha and a Prego sandwich. The terrace view is the perfect way to end a long day in the mountains.
