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

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

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

01:05

3.56km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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753 m

Laurisilva Trees

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Beautiful and ancient laurel trees line this area

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1.07 km

The ancient laurel trees in Fanal Forest, with their gnarled trunks and moss-draped branches, stand like living sculptures in the landscape. Especially in fog, a slightly mystical atmosphere prevails, where …

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1.16 km

Ancient Trees of Madeira Natural Park

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The ancient trees in Madeira Natural Park stand like living sculptures in the forest, their trunks gnarled and branches draped in moss. Amidst the mist, birdsong, and lush greenery, an …

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1.20 km

View of the Laurisilva Forest, Madeira Natural Park

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The twisted laurel trees in the Fanal Forest, with their gnarled trunks and arched branches, look like natural sculptures. Especially in fog, a mystical atmosphere prevails, making every step seem …

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1.27 km

Fanal Ancient Laurel Forest

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Fanal is an ancient laurel forest where gnarled, moss-covered trees stand like sculptures in a green, hilly landscape. Especially in fog, a mystical atmosphere prevails, making every step feel like …

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1.75 km

Fanal Laurel Forest

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

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2.00 km

Ancient Laurel Forest of Fanal

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A great experience in fog 👍

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2.72 km

Fanal Laurisilva Forest

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A great forest. Best here when it's a bit foggy.

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3.56 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.45 km

643 m

415 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.50 km

698 m

364 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

24°C

19°C

34 %

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Comments

August 19, 2022,Laurasilva/Feenwald bei Fanal

The mystical laurel forest with the ancient trees is incredibly fascinating. The weather was perfect, fog enveloped us and created the right atmosphere. fantastic.

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November 13, 2024,Runde im Fanal

A very worthwhile tour in the fairy forest. The fog makes everything seem unreal and it's difficult to find your way around. All in all, an exciting tour that provides lots of great pictures and wet clothes.

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