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Boca da Encumeada Pass – Levada do Norte loop from Madeira Natural Park

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Boca da Encumeada Pass – Levada do Norte loop from Madeira Natural Park

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Boca da Encumeada Pass – Levada do Norte loop from Madeira Natural Park

01:16

3.89km

170m

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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 6, 2026

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762 m

Boca da Encumeada Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 done by a climb that includes many steps in a lush forest.

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875 m

Picnic area and viewpoint in Madeira Natural Park

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The picnic area and viewpoint in Madeira Natural Park is ideal for a longer break surrounded by nature. You can relax at the tables while enjoying the view of green valleys, wooded slopes, and the expansive landscape. A peaceful, atmospheric spot where enjoying nature and relaxation perfectly blend.

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1.18 km

Levada Walk in Madeira Natural Park

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The Levada hike in Madeira Natural Park leads you along narrow irrigation channels through dense laurel forests and past moss-covered rock faces. Along the way, you'll enjoy spectacular views into deep valleys and across Madeira's verdant mountain landscape. The path is generally pleasant to walk, but requires sure-footedness and a head for heights in some narrow sections.

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1.53 km

Levada do Norte

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The Levada do Norte is one of Madeira's sunniest levadas, meandering gently along the hillsides with sweeping views of villages, terraced fields, and the Atlantic Ocean. The well-maintained path leads you past eucalyptus trees, small gardens, and through short tunnels, always accompanied by the gentle murmur of the water. Thanks to its gentle gradient, this hike is ideal for leisurely walkers, but some exposed sections still require attention and sure footing.

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1.76 km

Rest Area with Mountain View in Madeira Natural Park

Highlight • Rest Area

At this rest area, you can enjoy a sweeping view down to Ribeira Brava, the terraced slopes, and the deep valleys of the south coast. Below you, the Levada das Rabaças winds its way through the landscape like a green ribbon, a reminder of how closely nature and irrigation are intertwined here. The bench invites you to take a break and enjoy a picnic while you soak in the ever-changing sea views, the mountain panorama, and the interplay of clouds above the peaks.

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1.78 km

Picnic area with views of the Parque Natural da Madeira mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this picnic spot, you have a direct view of the rugged mountains of Madeira Natural Park, rising before you in lush greenery and steep rock faces. Between wisps of clouds, deep valleys, and sharp ridges, light and shadow constantly shift, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle. The tranquil setting invites you to linger and enjoy the mountain silence, the rustling of the wind, and the fresh mountain air.

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1.94 km

Levada do Norte Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

At the tunnel entrance you may have to wait a bit because there are hardly any opportunities to evade the 500 meters through the tunnel.
At the south entrance there are benches and intrusive poultry focused on tourists.

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3.06 km

Coral Snack Bar, Boca da Encumeada

Highlight • Restaurant

Unfortunately the snack bar closed in September 2023.

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3.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

662 m

171 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.91 km

662 m

619 m

311 m

189 m

171 m

Elevation

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Boca da Encumeada Pass – Levada do Norte loop from Madeira Natural Park

Boca da Encumeada Pass

Picnic area and viewpoint in Madeira Natural Park

Levada Walk in Madeira Natural Park

Levada do Norte

Rest Area with Mountain View in Madeira Natural Park

Picnic area with views of the Parque Natural da Madeira mountains

Levada do Norte Tunnel Entrance

Coral Snack Bar, Boca da Encumeada

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