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Achadas Da Cruz

Beautiful Rock Formations – Calhau Trail loop from Achadas da Cruz

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Achadas Da Cruz

Beautiful Rock Formations – Calhau Trail loop from Achadas da Cruz

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Beautiful Rock Formations – Calhau Trail loop from Achadas da Cruz

02:28

4.54km

440m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo

Parque Natural da Madeira

Zona Especial de Conservação das Achadas da Cruz

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163 m

View of the Achadas da Cruz cliffs

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Magnificent view of the cliffs, but also a very interesting descent down

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1.47 km

Waterfall in Achadas da Cruz Valley

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Take the cable car (Teleferico das Achadas da Cruz) down in the town of Achadas da Cruiz. The cable car descends at an angle of 98 degrees to the coast. …

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1.61 km

Beautiful Rock Formations

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Near Achadas da Cruz on Madeira, the coastal landscape impresses with striking rock formations that plunge steeply into the Atlantic Ocean. The volcanic cliffs display dramatic lines and structures, sculpted …

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1.82 km

Achadas da Cruz Cable Car and Fajã da Quebrada Nova

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Small cable car that transports people with a 92% gradient

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1.87 km

Calhau das Achadas Promenade

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Caution. The path is partially washed out and has broken away. However, barrier tape has been put in place.

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2.88 km

Stairway to the Sea at Achadas da Cruz

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The view along the steep walls is awesome

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2.89 km

Calhau Trail

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The Vereda do Calhau hiking trail leads spectacularly along the cliffs of Achadas da Cruz to the secluded coastal plain of Fajã da Quebrada Nova. The path begins at the …

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View of Fajã da Quebrada Nova and Achadas da Cruz Cable Car

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As an alternative to going down or going up, you can shorten one direction by taking the train

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4.54 km

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3.09 km

1.17 km

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

599 m

197 m

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Tuesday 11 August

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Comments

August 9, 2024,MDR - Faja Quebrada Nova🥾
Walk down and then back up with Madeira's steepest cable car. The descent is challenging, sturdy shoes and surefootedness are essential! Impassable when wet. Great views along the whole route🤩.

The "MDR" numbers refer to the great travel and hiking guide by Martin Krake!

Maremonto travel and hiking guide: Madeira amzn.eu/d/aAsgO1Z amzn.eu/d/aAsgO1Z

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May 22, 2023,Madeira/Achadas da Cruz - Wanderung zu den Meeresgärten und zurück
Beautiful but crisp hike down to the Sea Gardens and back again. There was also the option of taking the cable car up, but it wasn't an option for us. The stone beach is ideal as a short break for a snack.

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September 14, 2024,Madeira - Einsame Bergwanderung bei Calhau das Achadas 😍👍🏻 🔝 🥾
Very lonely hike. Most people take the cable car up and down. But it's so beautiful there.
The tour is spectacular 😍
There is a place to stop for refreshments in the gardens, which was unfortunately closed today. Otherwise, poncha and mussels are served... everything on a donation basis 😉👍🏻 since it was the second hike today, we went up …

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August 11, 2022,Madeira - Vereda do Calhau und die Meeresgärten von Achadas da Cruz 11.08.2022
Today we hiked to the sea gardens of Achadas da Cruz. The path descended steeply to the Calhau shore. We decided to go down and take the Teleférico cable car back. The descent was quite challenging. Since the ground was quite dry, we slipped a few times. But we were rewarded the whole time with a breathtaking view of the …

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March 23, 2023,Abstieg Achadas da Cruz – Calhau das Achadas Runde von Achadas da Cruz
Very arduous descent, so I decided to take the cable car for the way back. One way, either descent or ascent, should be hiked because of the magnificent view.

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May 14, 2022,Achada da Cruz - Kompass 54
The descent on foot is really only recommended if you are absolutely sure-footed!

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December 29, 2021,Steil runter nach Achadas da Cruz & mit Seilbahn wieder hoch
Shortly before Porto Moniz, where the natural swimming pools are located, there is a spectacular cable car. The beach below can be reached either by cable car or on foot for € 3.
This short hike down is quite tough. Don't underestimate that. The path is narrow and partly slippery. And when you've made it down, you'll have sore muscles …

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September 25, 2023,Küstenwanderung im Westen mit Einkehrschwung 🍸🍹🧉
Super nice tour with a stop and a gondola ride 🚡

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