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Arco Da Calheta

Fanal Laurisilva Forest – Encumeada Climb loop from Calheta

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Arco Da Calheta

Fanal Laurisilva Forest – Encumeada Climb loop from Calheta

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5.0

(2)

8

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Fanal Laurisilva Forest – Encumeada Climb loop from Calheta

06:45

95.6km

3,450m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

27.9 km

Fanal Laurisilva Forest

Highlight • Forest

Very mystical in thick fog. The centuries-old trees extend their branches into the fog. Even dead trunks form new life.

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31.9 km

Curral Falso

Viewpoint

3

45.8 km

Seixal Village and Natural Pools

Highlight • Settlement

Seixal is one of the most beautiful villages on the island of Madeira. Nestled at the foot of steep cliffs, there is lush vegetation, natural pools and a natural black sand beach.

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4

53.1 km

São Vicente Village

Highlight • Settlement

Nice little place with a pebble beach. You can surf nearby.

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5

57.9 km

Encumeada Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Hard but beautiful climb. Its crazy how it looks like an abandoned road and at the same time the tarmac is in good conditions. its like you are riding in the middle of Jurassic Park, worth the ride definetely!

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6

63.8 km

Boca da Encumeada Pass

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On a clear day, the pass opens up viewpoints that allow you to observe the ocean both to the north and to the south.

The climb to the pass is …

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7

76.6 km

Ribeira Brava Coastal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

8

82.1 km

Café in Madeira

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The coffee saved me when I needed a good coffee and fresh water on my road bike on the way from Funchal to Porto Moniz. A nice and not yet …

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9

83.7 km

View of the Madeira Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

95.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.8 km

24.7 km

3.49 km

1.35 km

464 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.1 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 4 November

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