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Ribeira Da Janela

Fanal Laurel Forest – Fanal Lagoon loop from Madeira Laurel Special Area of Conservation

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Ribeira Da Janela

Fanal Laurel Forest – Fanal Lagoon loop from Madeira Laurel Special Area of Conservation

Easy

4.5

(4)

24

hikers

Fanal Laurel Forest – Fanal Lagoon loop from Madeira Laurel Special Area of Conservation

01:46

6.03km

160m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural da Madeira

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496 m

Fanal Laurel Forest

Highlight • Forest

In cloudy weather conditions, the fairy forest gets an additional mystical atmosphere that fits here.

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584 m

Fanal Laurisilva Forest

Highlight • Forest

Fanal offers a sudden change of landscape compared to much of the Island. Here, a group of ancient twisted laurel trees dominate the vegetation and offer unique routes on Madeira Island.

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940 m

Today, in the rain and fog, these gnarled old trees looked truly mystical.

Only the fairies didn't make an appearance in the rain.

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1.23 km

Mystical laurel forest

Highlight • Forest

Superb passage in the heart of a forest of laurels which give off a unique atmosphere.

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1.95 km

Wooden cabin in Madeira Natural Park

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There are a few small huts here where you can stay overnight... I think you can even book them

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2.95 km

The narrow hiking trail leads through jungle-like forest... the small steps make it easier to ascend or descend

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4.84 km

The hiking trail leads over a hilly meadow and between the trees you always have views of the Atlantic. It's especially nice when the clouds coming from the north stick …

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5.14 km

Fanal Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

a very worthwhile detour, with a short hike through these beautiful laurel trees

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6.03 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

1.54 km

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

474 m

366 m

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Friday 26 June

23°C

17°C

12 %

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