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PR 4 — Levada do Barreiro

PR 4 — Levada do Barreiro — the trail guide

The PR 4 — Levada do Barreiro is a 4.9 km trek in Portugal, typically walked in 2-3 hours, with 17 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (3 m of gain per km, topping out at 1642 m).

Stone steps beside the Levada da Negra lead onto the Levada do Barreiro, which contours the head of the Ribeira de Santa Luzia with the whole city below. It is short, quiet and almost all downhill one way, so the logistics are the catch: no bus serves either end.

Quick facts

Distance4.9 km
Total ascent17 m
Typical duration2-3 hours
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness3 m gain per km
High point1642 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 957 m · high point 1642 m · 17 m total ascent over 4.9 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 1663 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
Jan97 mm
Feb91 mm
Mar94 mm
Apr10°70 mm
May11°48 mm
Jun13°72 mm
Jul16°17 mm
Aug17°10°22 mm
Sep15°49 mm
Oct14°99 mm
Nov11°104 mm
Dec117 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PR 4 — Levada do Barreiro?

The PR 4 — Levada do Barreiro is 4.9 km, and most hikers complete it in 2-3 hours. Total elevation gain is 17 m.

How difficult is the PR 4 — Levada do Barreiro?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 3 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1642 m. 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 4 — Levada do Barreiro 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 4 — Levada do Barreiro?

In Portugal. The route starts near 32.726, -16.925 — 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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