Start
OSM map layer · LineString
32.86, -17.21 · rel 4444456
32.86, -17.21 · rel 4444456
Vereda do Calhau
A 1,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Madeira.
Loop walk
start = finish · Madeira
1,8km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
21
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
1× summit
Ponta da Ladeira
viewpoint ·
476 m off route
0,2 km
13%
Pico
summit ·
493 m off route
1,4 km
76%
Calhau das Achadas
viewpoint ·
on the route
1,8 km
99%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
No photos of this route yet
Are you the first to walk it? Your photo will appear here — with credit.
Share the first photo
06 ·
no reports yet
What hikers experienced
Log completion · Start your adventure
Have you walked it?
Sign in to log your hike — it will appear on your profile too.
07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Vereda do Calhau is 1.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Vereda do Calhau takes approximately 27 min to complete.
Yes, Vereda do Calhau is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Vereda do Calhau starts at Achadas da Cruz.
Vereda do Calhau is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.