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4,088 ft
Distance
478 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
723 ft
High Point
394 ft
Altitude change
309 ft
Altitude min
313 ft
Altitude start
709 ft
Altitude end
9.6%
Grade
-20.4%
Grade max
53.3%
Grade min
2,687 ft
Distance climb
1,181 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat

Levada do Facho Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Machico
    Funchal
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #416243 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #233803 in E-Biking
    • #36503 in Trail Running
    • #59943 in Hiking
    • #60259 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,146 in Mountain Biking · Portugal [+]
    • #1,540 in E-Biking
    • #59 in Trail Running
    • #72 in Hiking
    • #127 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Levada do Facho is a 1 km less popular blue difficulty wilderness trail trail located near Funchal. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 146 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Sep 17, 2025 @ 10:18am (Atlantic/Madeira)
Sep 17, 2025
Nice route back to machico
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Levada do Facho located?
      Levada do Facho is located in Machico, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Machico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.72411, -16.76472.
      ▼ How hard is Levada do Facho?
      Levada do Facho is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Levada do Facho?
      Levada do Facho has 478 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 309 ft to 723 ft.
      ▼ Is Levada do Facho a point to point trail?
      Levada do Facho is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Levada do Facho?
      Levada do Facho is 4,088 ft long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Levada do Facho?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Levada do Facho. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Levada do Facho? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Levada do Facho are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Levada do Facho?
      Levada do Facho is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 46 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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