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Levada das Faias

Hiking Hard Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 9.15 km
Elevation gain 986 m
Elevation loss 1149 m
Altitude minimum 254 m
Altitude maximum 445 m
Altitude Start 425 m
Altitude End 262 m
Estimated hiking time 2 h 30 min
Difficulty Hard

9.15 km loop hiking starting from Fajã do Penedo. Elevation gain is 986 m, with altitude ranging from 254 m to 445 m. Estimated time: 2 h 30 min. Starting town: Fajã do Penedo (Madeira, Portugal).

This hike includes 2 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 120 m across 770 m, with an average slope of 15.6%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 487 m): +36 m over 199 m, average slope 18.1%
  • Climb 2 (at km 5.27 km): +84 m over 570 m, average slope 14.7%

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