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Ribeira Grande to Boca da Encumeada — PR21 route on Madeira Island

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Ribeira Grande to Boca da Encumeada — PR21 route on Madeira Island

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Ribeira Grande to Boca da Encumeada — PR21 route on Madeira Island

02:49

5.93km

650m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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Ribeira Grande Village and Waterfall

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Small village where the PR21 "Caminho do Norte" route begins, towards Boca da Encumeada. It is a hidden tourist village with few attractions, but peaceful and far from buses and immersed in nature.

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Stone Steps on PR21 Trail

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Hiking sticks are helpful and good physical condition too, you climb a lot on the section!

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2.89 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.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.34 km

1.74 km

364 m

208 m

158 m

130 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

1.84 km

356 m

272 m

130 m

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Saturday 6 June

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April 28, 2025,Gratweg von Encumeada Pass zum Pico Casado und zurück Wanderung Komoot

Unfortunately the ridge path was closed again and the little extra loop wasn't anything special except that we had to go down 1824 steps and then back up again 😰😄

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Ribeira Grande to Boca da Encumeada — PR21 route on Madeira Island

Ribeira Grande Village and Waterfall

Stone Steps on PR21 Trail

Boca da Encumeada Pass

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