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PR 6.2 — Levada do Alecrim

PR 6.2 — Levada do Alecrim — the trail guide

The PR 6.2 — Levada do Alecrim is a 7.0 km trek in Portugal, typically walked in 2–3 hours, with 74 m of total ascent. It rates Easy on our published rubric (11 m of gain per km, topping out at 1330 m).

PR 6.2 follows the Levada do Alecrim east from the ER 105 above Rabaçal, on western Madeira's Paúl da Serra rim. The path runs beside the channel at roughly 1,250–1,330 m through UNESCO-listed laurisilva, ending 3.5 km in at the levada's nascente — the spring that feeds it. Walkers come for near-flat mileage, tree heather and dripping moss, and quiet: it sees a fraction of the crowds on the neighbouring 25 Fontes route. Return the same way; there is no loop.

Quick facts

Distance7.0 km
Total ascent74 m
Typical duration2–3 hours
Difficulty (computed)Easy
Steepness11 m gain per km
High point1330 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 1268 m · high point 1330 m · 74 m total ascent over 7.0 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 1334 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
Jan10°5°113 mm
Feb10°5°113 mm
Mar10°5°128 mm
Apr12°6°105 mm
May13°7°67 mm
Jun15°9°77 mm
Jul17°11°24 mm
Aug19°12°28 mm
Sep17°11°63 mm
Oct16°11°127 mm
Nov13°8°120 mm
Dec11°7°134 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PR 6.2 — Levada do Alecrim?

The PR 6.2 — Levada do Alecrim is 7.0 km, and most hikers complete it in 2–3 hours. Total elevation gain is 74 m.

How difficult is the PR 6.2 — Levada do Alecrim?

It rates Easy on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 11 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1330 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 6.2 — Levada do Alecrim 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 6.2 — Levada do Alecrim?

In Portugal. The route starts near 32.757, -17.112 — 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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