PR 13.1

Vereda da Palha Carga

OpenLast checked September 11, 2026

A 1.8 km descent from Louro da Gota on the ER 209 into the 25 Fontes area, allowed 45 minutes. It drops from 1328 m to 970 m in that short distance, so the going is steep for its length. IFCN publishes no difficulty grade for this route.

Vereda da Palha Carga
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Route facts

Start and end
Louro da Gota (ER209) → 25 Fontes
Municipality
Calheta
Length
1.8 km one way
IFCN walking time
45 min
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
1328 m
Lowest point
970 m
Start coordinates
32.77272, -17.12269

Figures as IFCN publishes them on the trail's own page. A row is missing where the official sheet does not state it, and IFCN publishes no cumulative elevation gain for any route.

Before you go

  • Walking a classified trail requires a paid reservation through the regional SIMplifica portal. The official trail pages list the fee as 4.50 € per visitor over 12; children of 12 and under are exempt. Book before you set off. Reserve on SIMplifica
  • This route starts and finishes in different places, so settle how you will get back before you set off.
  • The route reaches 1328 m. Cloud, wind and temperature at that height are often nothing like the coast.

Plan the day

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