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Ribeira Da Janela

Fanal Laurel Forest – Fanal Laurisilva Forest loop from Madeira Laurel Special Area of Conservation

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Ribeira Da Janela

Fanal Laurel Forest – Fanal Laurisilva Forest loop from Madeira Laurel Special Area of Conservation

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Fanal Laurel Forest – Fanal Laurisilva Forest loop from Madeira Laurel Special Area of Conservation

01:00

3.27km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

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479 m

Fanal Laurel Forest

Highlight • Forest

In cloudy weather conditions, the fairy forest gets an additional mystical atmosphere that fits here.

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523 m

Rest area and chaffinches

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice rest area with a barbecue hut and some picnic tables.

However, it was completely deserted in today's weather.

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667 m

Fanal Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

It really is a magical and mystical place. Absolute silence, wafting and steaming clouds in the interplay with sun and wind. It feels like we are in another world. Perfectly.

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922 m

Ancient Laurel Forest, Madeira Natural Park

Highlight • Forest

Today, in the rain and fog, these gnarled old trees looked truly mystical.

Only the fairies didn't make an appearance in the rain.

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1.60 km

Fanal Laurisilva Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

1000 year old laurel trees can be found there

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2.81 km

Cabin on the Hillside

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The area surrounding this forester's lodge contains some of the oldest laurel trees on the island. The area between the parking lot and the lodge is easily explored on foot.

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2.89 km

Fanal Laurel Forest Clearing

Highlight • Forest

For the originator of this highlight there is something mystical every 5 meters...

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2.98 km

Ancient Laurel Forest of Fanal

Highlight • Forest

A great experience in fog 👍

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3.27 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

235 m

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.08 km

120 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 6 June

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15°C

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