PR 21

Caminho do Norte

OpenLast checked September 11, 2026

A short link from the Encumeada pass down to Ribeira Grande, 3.2 km with an hour and a half of walking time. It loses 680 m, from 1000 m to 320 m, on a medium graded path. The two ends are a long way apart by road, so it is worth settling transport first.

Caminho do Norte
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Route facts

Start and end
Encumeada → Ribeira Grande
Municipality
São Vicente
Length
3.2 km one way
IFCN walking time
1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
1000 m
Lowest point
320 m
Start coordinates
32.75452, -17.01889

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.

Plan the day

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