PR 9.1 — Levada do Caldeirão Verde — um caminho para todos
Briefly
An accessible version of the famous Caldeirão Verde trail. This short section follows the very first part of the levada from Queimadas, which is wide, flat, and safe for everyone. It allows families with young children or those with limited mobility to experience the stunning Laurissilva forest without the long distance or dangerous tunnels.
Basic Information
Start: Queimadas Forest Park
End: First rest area (and back)
Distance: 2.5 km (round trip)
Time: 1 hour
Elevation gain: None
Difficulty: Easy
Entrance: €4.50
Parking: Queimadas Forest Park
Best season: All year round
How to Get There
Starts at the same point as PR 9 in Queimadas.
Important: This trail does not reach the waterfall or pass through any tunnels. It is for a relaxed forest walk only.
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Water
Key Points
- Safety: This section is fully protected with railings and has a wide, stable path.
- Forest: You get to see the same spectacular ancient trees and mosses as on the full PR 9 trail.
- Accessibility: Suitable for strollers, though it can be slightly muddy after rain.
Booking
Advance booking is mandatory.
Book here: SIMplifica
Madeira residents: Free entry, but booking still required.
Similar Trails
- PR 6.8 — Levada do Paul II: The most accessible trail on the island (fully paved).
- PR 11 — Vereda dos Balcões: Another very easy walk with a great viewpoint.
- PR 22 — Vereda do Chão dos Louros: A short loop in a forest park.
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