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PR37

Levada do Caldeirão Verde - Caldeirão do Inferno

Northeast

RestrictedHard
📏 18.5km7h⬆️ 400m gain4.9

The extended version of PR8, continuing beyond Caldeirão Verde to the even more remote and dramatic Caldeirão do Inferno (Hell's Cauldron). Currently restricted - the Inferno section requires a permit from IFCN. One of the most remote and spectacular hikes on the island.

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🎫 Permit & Booking

Permit Required

Book 2 days ahead via SIMplifica portal

💶 €4.50 per person🆓 Madeira residents exempt
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🌦️ Current Conditions

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Crowds
Low
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Mud
High
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Exposure
Minimal
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Tunnels
None

Last verified 44 days ago

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🗺️ Route Map

🚗 Parking & Access

🅿️ Queimadas forestry park

Fills by:09:00
Overflow:Roadside
Note:RESTRICTED - IFCN permit required in addition to SIMplifica booking. Contact IFCN directly.

Approximate drive time from Funchal: ~1h from Funchal

🎒 What to Bring

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3L+ water

7h hike. Drink before you feel thirsty.

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Sun cream + hat

Strong UV year-round, even on overcast days

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Packed lunch + snacks

7h on trail. No cafés en route.

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Waterproof boots

High mud rating. Trail shoes will be soaked.

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First aid kit

hard trail with remote sections

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Offline map downloaded

Mobile signal drops on high trails

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Screenshot permit confirmation

No signal at trailhead. Save offline before leaving.

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