Levada Stepping Stones – Levada Keeper's House loop from Fajã da Ovelha

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Levada Stepping Stones – Levada Keeper's House loop from Fajã da Ovelha

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Levada Stepping Stones – Levada Keeper's House loop from Fajã da Ovelha

04:10

15.0km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.48 km

View of the Atlantic Ocean from Madeira Natural Park

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There is always something sublime about a view of the sea. So does this one.

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4.89 km

Levada walk in Madeira Natural Park

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6.94 km

Levada Maintenance House with Sluice Gate

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There are maintenance huts along the levada. Here with a barrage.

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7.66 km

Prazeres Educational Farm

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At Christmas time, the church and the surrounding area are illuminated at night. The “XS Café” across the street is also highly recommended.

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9.17 km

Levada Stepping Stones

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Clearly they’ve thought this out. Crossing is quite easy but do be aware that the stepping stones can be wet so still take care.

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9.53 km

Waterworks Building with Garden

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9.55 km

Levada Keeper's House

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The levada keeper's cottage. Freshly renovated. Unfortunately, there is rarely one at home.

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10.6 km

Levada Trail in Madeira Natural Park

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Many kilometers but little altitude can be done here.

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

1.61 km

890 m

511 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

1.23 km

1.00 km

130 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

26°C

18°C

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Comments

February 4, 2022,Wandern auf Madeira (1): von Prazeres nach Paúl do Mar

Without many words.

Just nice to escape the gray everyday life in Germany and to hike in pleasant temperatures.

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October 1, 2023,Levada Nova Prazeres Richtung Raposeira zum Parkplatz zwischen Tunnel

Nice, easy hike. A very wide levada. The path is lined with avocado, walnut and tangerine trees. Belladonnas, African lilies, are like bouquets along the side of the road. Her scent hangs in the air. Fantastic.

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March 9, 2023,🇵🇹 Madeira: Levada Trail von Prazeres nach Fajã da Ovelha

Relaxed today:
An easy levada trail from Prazeres to Fajã da Ovelha. A good 10 km partly in the ☀️ is enough for today. Our ladies 🙋 ♀️🧑 didn't mind anyway. 🤘🤪

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August 22, 2024,Levada Prazeres - Raposeira und zurück

An easy, uncomplicated and relaxed levada for everyone, to round off a great holiday.

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July 23, 2022,Reif für die Insel 😎 Madeira - Prazeres 🌿 - Levada Fajã nach Fajã da Ovelha - ⛰ Fels-Kakteen-Pfad Vereda dos Zimbreiros nach Paul do Mar 🤩

... a touch of nostalgia - adventure & fire 😢 today's tour took us to Prazeres to the Hotel Jardim Atlantico after almost 20 years ... we were here 4 times from 1998 - 2006 and haven't been to Madeira since ... so we wanted to find out what was right ", but had to realize with regret that after …

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