PR 6.8 — Levada do Paul II — Um caminho para todos
Briefly
The most accessible trail on Madeira, specifically designed for people with reduced mobility, wheelchairs, and strollers. It follows a wide, completely flat path along a levada on the Paul da Serra plateau. It offers the beauty of the high-altitude landscapes with zero physical barriers.
Basic Information
Start: ER 110 (near Rabaçal)
End: Picnic area (and back)
Distance: 2.4 km (round trip)
Time: 1 hour
Elevation gain: None (0 m)
Difficulty: Very Easy
Entrance: €4.50
Parking: Dedicated parking on ER 110
Best season: All year round
How to Get There
Located right on the ER 110 road, slightly east of the main Rabaçal entrance. The start is clearly marked with accessibility symbols.
Open PR 6.8 Start on Google Maps
Important: This is the only official PR trail that is 100% flat and paved for wheelchair access.
What to Bring
- Sun protection (no trees/shade)
- Windbreaker
- Water
Key Points
- Inclusivity: The path is wide enough for two wheelchairs to pass each other.
- High Plateau: You are at 1300 m altitude. The weather can change from sun to thick fog in minutes.
- Picnic Area: There is a rest area designed for accessibility at the end of the 1.2 km section.
Booking
Advance booking is mandatory.
Book here: SIMplifica
Madeira residents: Free entry, but booking still required.
Similar Trails
- PR 11 — Vereda dos Balcões: Another very easy and short walk (though not fully wheelchair paved).
- PR 6.2 — Levada do Alecrim: A flat levada nearby (but with some rocky sections).
- PR 9.1 — Levada do Caldeirão Verde (Accessible section): The flat first part of PR9.
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