Levada das 25 Fontes
Also known as: PR6
The Levada das 25 Fontes - a laurel-forest levada walk to a spring-fed waterfall amphitheatre
The route
The line through Madeira (Rabacal), Portugal - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Cloud and damp in the laurisilva; slippery
Open year-round; can be busy; a tunnel section needs a torch. Confirm.
On the trail
A level levada (irrigation channel) walk to a waterfall amphitheatre
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Add the Risco waterfall levada
Getting there & staying
Rabaçal, Madeira
Shuttle down to Rabaçal (cars often restricted)
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Funchal; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; the Rabaçal access road may be shuttle-only. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Slippery levada edges (drops), tunnels, crowds
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.