Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from São Jorge

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Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from São Jorge

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Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from São Jorge

06:20

18.8km

890m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.81 km

Valley view

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The Levada do Rei mainly leads through dense vegetation, but at this point the forest opens up and offers you a beautiful panorama of the Ribeiro Bonito valley.

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4.80 km

Resting area at Levada do Rei

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A great place to cool your feet in the middle of the jungle.

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5.83 km

Small tunnel

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The tunnel is short and dry, making it one of the simplest tunnels on all levada walks. However, the ceiling is quite low and tall hikers have to move their heads.

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6.03 km

In the laurel forest

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The laurel forest at Levada do Rei is one of the most beautiful in Madeira. Huge and gnarled, these impressive trees grow on both sides of the hiking trail and provide cool shade even in midsummer.

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6.57 km

In summer, the waterfall leads little water and you can easily dry on the other side. In winter and in spring, you should better put on a rain jacket, because then rush here plenty of water from the mountain down.

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6.58 km

Waterfall in Madeira Natural Park

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The waterfall on the Levada do Rei is a magical highlight of the hike: surrounded by dense laurel forest, the water plunges over moss-covered rocks right next to the narrow …

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10.2 km

Levada do Rei

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Very easy tour

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10.5 km

Malerischer Levada-Weg

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The Levada do Rei, a 5.3 km long hiking trail (plus 5.3 km round trip), leads through the island's lush natural landscape to a unique, protected area. The hike, rated …

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.61 km

4.37 km

2.44 km

2.36 km

Surfaces

9.65 km

5.78 km

2.38 km

871 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

22°C

18°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 28, 2021,Wanderung auf der Lovada do Rei

Unspectacular flat hike to a river. Since the path is offered as a hiking tour by local organizers, you may come across some hiking groups.
For us, compared to other levadas without any highlights, but perhaps quite interesting in the flowering period because of the lush vegetation.

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August 3, 2026,Levada do Rei (PR18)

PR 18. It was green and flat and crowded. Not quite our dream idea of hiking. Well, the path is worth seeing and easy to walk. At the beginning of the path there is an opportunity to stop for refreshments. Unfortunately, there are quite a lot of people out and about, which sometimes becomes unpleasant because the path is quite …

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