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1.6 miles
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-1,280 ft
Descent
1,899 ft
High Point
-1,191 ft
Altitude change
703 ft
Altitude min
1,894 ft
Altitude start
702 ft
Altitude end
-14.5%
Grade
-187.8%
Grade max
31%
Grade min
1,417 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat

Nêsperas Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Machico
    Funchal
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #167803 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106994 in E-Biking
    • #141991 in Trail Running
    • #136419 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Nêsperas is a 3 km less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Funchal. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 27 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1 rides
  • Last: May 28, 2026
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Nêsperas Trail Reports

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Jul 18, 2026 @ 11:22pm (Europe/Lisbon)
Jul 18, 2026
 Unmaintained trail, closed for over 10 years; not recommended for hiking or cycling
Jan 24, 2023 @ 3:26am
Jan 24, 2023
 Major Water drainage issue, large mud holes
Oct 8, 2019 @ 3:41am
Oct 8, 2019
 Trail not mantained
Sep 5, 2019 @ 12:12pm
Sep 5, 2019
 Umgefallene Bäume und teilweise zugewuchert, nur begrenzt fahrbar. Kann man sich schenken.
Sep 5, 2019 @ 12:12pm
Sep 5, 2019
 Umgefallene Bäume und teilweise zugewuchert ist nur noch begrenzt fahrbar. Kann man sich schenken.
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on Jul 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nêsperas located?
      Nêsperas is located in Machico, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Machico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.7494, -16.81132.
      ▼ How hard is Nêsperas?
      Nêsperas is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nêsperas?
      Nêsperas has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,280 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 703 ft to 1,899 ft.
      ▼ Is Nêsperas a point to point trail?
      Nêsperas is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nêsperas?
      Nêsperas is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nêsperas?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nêsperas. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nêsperas?
      Nêsperas is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Nêsperas? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nêsperas are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Nêsperas?
      Nêsperas is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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