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PR 15 — Vereda da Ribeira da Janela

PR 15 — Vereda da Ribeira da Janela — the trail guide

The PR 15 — Vereda da Ribeira da Janela is a 2.4 km trek in Portugal, typically walked in 2–3 hours, with 0 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric.

PR 15 is the old footpath linking the high ground at Curral Falso, on the ER 209 above Fanal, with the terraced village of Ribeira da Janela on Madeira's north-west coast. In 2.4 km it drops about 400 metres through laurel forest, tree heath and stone-stepped switchbacks above one of the island's biggest river valleys. Most walkers arrive along PR 14 from Fanal and use PR 15 as the descent; both ends sit on the road, so a taxi makes it a one-way.

Quick facts

Distance2.4 km
Total ascent0 m
Typical duration2–3 hours
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
High point848 m
CountryPortugal
RegionPortugal

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 449 m · high point 848 m · 0 m total ascent over 2.4 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 838 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan13°77 mm
Feb13°83 mm
Mar13°105 mm
Apr14°10°84 mm
May16°11°40 mm
Jun18°13°56 mm
Jul20°15°7 mm
Aug22°16°11 mm
Sep20°15°34 mm
Oct19°14°92 mm
Nov16°12°88 mm
Dec15°11°96 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PR 15 — Vereda da Ribeira da Janela?

The PR 15 — Vereda da Ribeira da Janela is 2.4 km, and most hikers complete it in 2–3 hours. Total elevation gain is 0 m.

How difficult is the PR 15 — Vereda da Ribeira da Janela?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the PR 15 — Vereda da Ribeira da Janela is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the PR 15 — Vereda da Ribeira da Janela?

In Portugal. The route starts near 32.826, -17.158 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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