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PR 5 — Vereda das Funduras

PR 5 — Vereda das Funduras — the trail guide

The PR 5 — Vereda das Funduras is a 8.2 km trek in Portugal, typically walked in 1 day, with 320 m of total ascent. It rates Easy on our published rubric (39 m of gain per km, topping out at 620 m).

PR 5 crosses the Serra das Funduras, one of the best-preserved pockets of Madeira's UNESCO-listed laurissilva. From the windy Portela pass it rises briefly onto the ridge, then follows forest tracks and earth paths beneath laurel and tree heath before dropping steeply through eucalyptus and terraced smallholdings to Maroços, above Machico. Walkers come for the cloud-forest atmosphere and the sea view north over Porto da Cruz from the Portela end. It finishes nowhere near where it starts, so sort the return leg first.

Quick facts

Distance8.2 km
Total ascent320 m
Typical duration1 day
Difficulty (computed)Easy
Steepness39 m gain per km
High point620 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 "Easy" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 180 m · high point 620 m · 320 m total ascent over 8.2 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 577 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
Jan15°11°77 mm
Feb14°10°65 mm
Mar15°11°66 mm
Apr16°11°58 mm
May17°13°32 mm
Jun19°14°60 mm
Jul21°16°15 mm
Aug22°17°20 mm
Sep21°17°43 mm
Oct20°16°75 mm
Nov17°13°83 mm
Dec16°12°86 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PR 5 — Vereda das Funduras?

The PR 5 — Vereda das Funduras is 8.2 km, and most hikers complete it in 1 day. Total elevation gain is 320 m.

How difficult is the PR 5 — Vereda das Funduras?

It rates Easy on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 39 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 620 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 5 — Vereda das Funduras 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 5 — Vereda das Funduras?

In Portugal. The route starts near 32.747, -16.826 — 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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