PR 17

Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal

OpenLast checked September 11, 2026

The longest and hardest of the classified routes, 15 km from Lombo do Mouro to Encumeada with 6 h 30 of walking time. It is the only one IFCN grades difficult, running between 1490 m and 970 m across the western end of the central range. Treat it as a full mountain day, not a levada stroll.

Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal
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Route facts

Start and end
Lombo do Mouro → Encumeada
Length
15 km one way
IFCN walking time
6 h 30 min
Difficulty
Hard
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
1490 m
Lowest point
970 m
Start coordinates
32.75423, -17.01929

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 1490 m. Cloud, wind and temperature at that height are often nothing like the coast.

Plan the day

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