⚠️ This trail has access restrictions. Check the permit section below for details before booking.
Levada do Caldeirão Verde - Caldeirão do Inferno
Northeast
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.
🎫 Book on SIMplifica: €4.50/slot →🎫 Permit & Booking
Permit Required
Book 2 days ahead via SIMplifica portal
🌦️ Current Conditions
Last verified 44 days ago
📅 7-Day Forecast
🗺️ Route Map
🚗 Parking & Access
🅿️ Queimadas forestry park
Approximate drive time from Funchal: ~1h from Funchal
🎒 What to Bring
3L+ water
7h hike. Drink before you feel thirsty.
Sun cream + hat
Strong UV year-round, even on overcast days
Packed lunch + snacks
7h on trail. No cafés en route.
Waterproof boots
High mud rating. Trail shoes will be soaked.
First aid kit
hard trail with remote sections
Offline map downloaded
Mobile signal drops on high trails
Screenshot permit confirmation
No signal at trailhead. Save offline before leaving.