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PR 7 — Levada do Moinho

PR 7 — Levada do Moinho — the trail guide

The PR 7 — Levada do Moinho is a 10.5 km trek in Portugal, typically walked in 1 day, with 257 m of total ascent. It rates Easy on our published rubric (24 m of gain per km, topping out at 898 m).

PR 7 runs 10.3 km one way across Madeira's far northwest, from the Ribeira da Cruz crossing on the ER 101 in Achadas da Cruz down to Junqueira above Ribeira da Janela. It traces the Levada do Moinho, an irrigation channel hand-cut into the hillside, through laurisilva, tree heath and terraced smallholdings, with steep drops beside the water in places. It stays far quieter than 25 Fontes, and because it finishes some 400 m lower than it starts, nearly everyone books a taxi back.

Quick facts

Distance10.5 km
Total ascent257 m
Typical duration1 day
Difficulty (computed)Easy
Steepness24 m gain per km
High point898 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 407 m · high point 898 m · 257 m total ascent over 10.5 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 769 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
Jan14°77 mm
Feb13°83 mm
Mar14°105 mm
Apr15°10°84 mm
May16°11°40 mm
Jun18°13°56 mm
Jul20°15°7 mm
Aug22°16°11 mm
Sep20°15°34 mm
Oct19°15°92 mm
Nov16°12°88 mm
Dec15°11°96 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PR 7 — Levada do Moinho?

The PR 7 — Levada do Moinho is 10.5 km, and most hikers complete it in 1 day. Total elevation gain is 257 m.

How difficult is the PR 7 — Levada do Moinho?

It rates Easy on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 24 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 898 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 7 — Levada do Moinho 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 7 — Levada do Moinho?

In Portugal. The route starts near 32.829, -17.208 — 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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