PR 7

Levada do Moinho

ClosedLast checked September 11, 2026

A long levada in the far north west, from the Ribeira da Cruz on the ER 101 to Junqueira above Porto Moniz. IFCN gives 10.5 km, 3 h 30 and a medium grade, with the channel falling from 940 m to 504 m. It finishes well away from where it starts, so transport back has to be arranged.

Levada do Moinho
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Route facts

Start and end
Ribeira da Cruz (ER101) → Junqueira
Municipality
Porto Moniz
Length
10.5 km one way
IFCN walking time
3 h 30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
940 m
Lowest point
504 m
Start coordinates
32.84575, -17.19372

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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