{"id":6503,"date":"2026-02-24T19:39:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/randonnee-levada-risco-madere\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:32:55","slug":"hike-levada-risco-madeira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/hike-levada-risco-madeira\/","title":{"rendered":"Levada do Risco hike &#8211; PR6.1 (Madeira): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vertiginous cliffs, a Unesco-listed laurel forest and a 100m waterfall plunging into a misty cirque: <strong>Madeira&#8217;s Levada do Risco hike<\/strong> has it all. Nestled in the heart of the Raba\u00e7al area, on the Pa\u00fal da Serra plateau, it is one of the island&#8217;s most emblematic itineraries. We loved this wildly beautiful trail.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some <strong>useful tips<\/strong> for planning your Cascade do Risco hike in Madeira.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hike-levada_risco-madeira.jpg\" alt=\"levada_risco madere hike\" class=\"wp-image-6493\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tour summary and map<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> approx. 3km round trip between Casa Raba\u00e7al and the waterfall; approx. 8-10km round trip if combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/hike-levada-25-fontes-madeira\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Levada das 25 Fontes<\/a>, depending on your starting point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2h walk, including breaks; 3h to 4h walk, including breaks, for the Risco + 25 Fontes circuit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> easy to moderate. Significant gradient between the parking area on the plateau and the valley, with the path sometimes slippery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difference in altitude:<\/strong> significant on descent and ascent between the parking lot and the Raba\u00e7al valley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reservation required and access fee<\/strong>: remember to reserve your 30min entry slot and pay the entry fee to access the trail <a href=\"https:\/\/simplifica.madeira.gov.pt\/services\/78-82-259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the map of the hike:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/PR6-Levada-25-fontes-levada-hike\/i-BTGqSpX\/1\/KmTTNWkNKjtTzwFN28nX99DCmbsm8j9Gzj8th5VdW\/L\/Rabacal_25_Fontes_walk_waterfall_Madeira-7162151-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - hiking map\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Levada do Risco hike worth it? Our review<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, without hesitation! The walk to Cascade do Risco is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-hikes-madeira-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful<\/a> we&#8217;ve done in Madeira. This hundred-meter waterfall, which crashes through a rocky cirque often shrouded in fog, is a breathtaking sight. The trail follows the Levada do Risco through a laurel forest listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, a dense vegetation where mosses and ferns cover every rock. We were struck by the damp, almost mysterious atmosphere in this steep-sided valley. This is one of the most unspoilt landscapes on the island.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/Risco-waterfall\/i-JgjBTDF\/1\/L9PK5L2W3VwmgKWC7B2tWr9Kf4Ss49BSFnSvdmXZM\/L\/hike_Risco_waterfall_Madeira-7162509-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - view of the waterfall\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is <a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-levadas-madeira\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"2573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of Madeira&#8217;s most beautiful levadas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our favorite moments:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crossing the laurel forest, a green setting with a fairytale feel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrive at the foot of the Cascade do Risco and discover its 100m drop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Views over the Raba\u00e7al valley from elevated sections of the path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an easy way to discover the Levada do Risco, opt for a <strong>guided tour with transfer included<\/strong>! &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/madere-l67\/rabacal-25-fontes-randonnee-en-petit-groupe-t200377\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices and book<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f4fae2;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Madeira<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\">Our independent picks for <strong>the accommodation of your dreams<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-madeira-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Madeira<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-funchal-madeira-5-star-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best 5-star hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-boutique-hotels-funchal-madeira-charm\/\">Best boutique-hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-hotels-old-town-funchal-avis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Funchal Old Town<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-adults-only-hotels-funchal-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best adults-only hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-family-hotels-madeira-kids-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels for families<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-hotels-all-inclusive-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best all-inclusive hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/beste-romantic-hotels-funchal-madeira-lovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best romantic hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Madeira\/Accommodation\/i-TtZHSRZ\/1\/7f80cf7d\/L\/Arco_da_Calheta_hotel_Madeira-8896-L.jpg\" alt=\"Engenho Velho Hotel\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the difficulties?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This hike is of very moderate difficulty. The main challenge lies in the gradient between the parking area on the ER110 plateau and the Raba\u00e7al valley: the descent is steep, and you&#8217;ll have to climb it again on the way back. The ground is often slippery, covered with wet stones, roots and muddy soil, especially after rain. The path is sometimes narrow. In addition, the area is frequently exposed to fog, which can reduce visibility. Here&#8217;s what you need to know before you leave:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The descent to the Raba\u00e7al forest house and on to the Levada is the most physical part of the hike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The path along the Levada is relatively flat, but rocks and roots require constant attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The path is shaded by the dense canopy of the laurel forest. Heat is not a problem, but coolness and humidity are present all year round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no tunnels on this route.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid heavy rain: the trail becomes particularly greasy and the risk of slipping increases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/Risco-waterfall\/i-pnp9B6W\/1\/KkXWfRfjJnjpPQBddLSftGGjdKp3CSdRjfX6VG7Wk\/L\/hike_Risco_waterfall_Madeira-7162517-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - path and ground\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#edf8cc;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING YOUR CAR AT <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nMadeira<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/en\/portugal\/madeira?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a car with a good engine for hilly roads, but not too big for manoeuvring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s plenty of demand and few cars, so <strong>book early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Madeira\/2i-Miadouro\/i-j86nfB5\/2\/DRCCwrZmGLt2TxcQqRkkLrm3JR55K3NLchGxDNsx6\/S\/driving_Madeira-7130748-S.jpg\" alt=\"Car rental in Madeira\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/madeira?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=madeira\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/renting-car-madeira-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to Levada do Risco hiking trail<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to find Levada do Risco &#8211; map<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The hike is located in the Raba\u00e7al area, on the Pa\u00fal da Serra plateau in central-western Madeira.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From <a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-funchal-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"2152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funchal<\/a>: approx. 50min drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From <a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-machico-madeira-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1944\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Machico<\/a>: approx. 1h drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Calheta: approx. 20min drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Ribeira Brava: approx. 40min drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here&#8217;s a map of the Levada das 25 Fontes, located at the same starting point, to help you find your way:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/map-levada-25-fontes-madeira-1024x678.png\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - location map\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Location of hikes PR6 and PR6.1 &#8211; Levadas do Risco and das 25 Fontes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#edf8cc;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/ebook-travel-guide-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inpost-Madeira-Lovers-EN.jpg\" alt=\"inpost Madeira Lovers FR\" class=\"wp-image-7160\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access road by car<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To reach the start of the hike, take the ER110 road which crosses the Pa\u00fal da Serra plateau. The parking lot is along this road, at the junction signposted Raba\u00e7al. Mountain roads are narrow and winding: we advise you to drive carefully, especially in foggy conditions on the plateau.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/PR6-Levada-25-fontes-levada-hike\/i-cXZBrmQ\/1\/NMQSKGGb2DJcJV57fpdr9xRhfmM6jfdJpvFcCg7N9\/L\/Rabacal_25_Fontes_walk_waterfall_Madeira-7162145-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - Access road by car\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parking lot is located along the ER110 road. From here, a fee-paying shuttle bus runs the 2km from the parking lot to the Maison Foresti\u00e8re de Raba\u00e7al, the official trailhead. The shuttle runs between 10am and 6pm, costing \u20ac3 each way or \u20ac5 return. It&#8217;s also possible to descend on foot, which adds a 4km round trip to your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/Rabacal\/i-PJ9f75D\/1\/KQBKMsW2PVKJmWm7RDhpDbQmjjPvLbwLpLDQwQJPn\/L\/rabacal_carpark_Madeira-7162540-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - Parking\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access by public transport or organized transfer<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not possible to reach the start of the hike directly by public transport. A practical solution is to opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/madere-l67\/rabacal-25-fontes-randonnee-en-petit-groupe-t200377\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">a guided excursion<\/a> with transfer included from Funchal or the seaside resorts on the south coast.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/PR6-Levada-25-fontes-levada-hike\/i-6tq7MMs\/1\/K94nSX3tTpkr3cHckP7t4wKSpp32TXFKvCKtgwL9z\/L\/Rabacal_25_Fontes_walk_waterfall_Madeira-7162156-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - Access by public transport or organized transfer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful tips<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This itinerary is about 3km round trip and takes between 1h30 and 2h to do the Levada do Risco.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you set off from the parking lot on foot, add 2km (4km round trip) to reach the Raba\u00e7al Forest House, where the trail starts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to do the complete Risco + 25 Fontes circuit at a leisurely pace, allow between 3 and 5 hours.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/PR6-Levada-25-fontes-levada-hike\/i-fgWBzVv\/1\/NT9tT6G6hCsDgTHcFj29HSdvtMQvb7NwPWZHbrkgG\/L\/Rabacal_25_Fontes_walk_waterfall_Madeira-7162169-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - How long\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best moment<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2026, hikers have had to book their hiking slots online and pay trail access fees in advance via the <a href=\"https:\/\/simplifica.madeira.gov.pt\/services\/78-82-259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SIMplifica<\/a> platform. We advise you to book your slots as soon as your dates are set, as some trails fill up quickly in high season. <strong>Prioritize your hikes and then organize the rest of your stay<\/strong> around them. On the big day, make sure you arrive within the 30-minute time slot allotted to you, and keep the booking confirmation on your phone.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend setting off early in the morning to enjoy the quiet of the trail before the groups arrive. Indeed, as hiking is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-madeira-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">main activities on Madeira<\/a>, the Levada do Risco is quite popular. The trail can be quite busy, which is not very pleasant. Especially in narrow passages. We decided to hike at dawn, so we had the first look at the path and the waterfalls. A quiet walk before the crowds and the heat arrive. You can also decide to walk at the end of the day, but make sure you come back before nightfall!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Raba\u00e7al area is accessible all year round, but conditions vary. In dense fog or heavy rain, the trail can become dangerous. Check the weather conditions before setting off, and avoid busy periods by opting for an early morning slot. Accessibility information for the trail can be found on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmadeira.com\/en\/what-to-do\/nature-seekers\/activities\/hiking\/pr-61-levada-do-risco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/Risco-waterfall\/i-8cdKQ9x\/1\/LpK9pCdGFhfGcQBqsSBKPdjn3xm2PLcPnQnZrgr4x\/L\/hike_Risco_waterfall_Madeira-7162528-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - Best moment\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The meaning of hiking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiking is a round trip, so there&#8217;s no sense in choosing. From the Maison Foresti\u00e8re de Raba\u00e7al, two signposted trails lead towards the Levada do Risco on one side, and the Levada das 25 Fontes on the other. We recommend starting at Cascade do Risco, then continuing to 25 Fontes if you wish to combine the two itineraries. This way, you can visit the waterfall early, before the influx of hikers.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/Risco-waterfall\/i-TpQXLKW\/1\/KSd8QdMsj5NsPFpGZ4hhFP6tqZmCBsPHhQ7SQ4mBj\/L\/hike_Risco_waterfall_Madeira-7162487-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - Hiking directions\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking with children<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This hike can be done with children, provided they are properly equipped and the pace is adapted. The path is sometimes narrow and slippery: they won&#8217;t be able to run freely. We recommend that you equip your youngest children with walking shoes with good grip and a windbreaker, as the Raba\u00e7al area is cool and damp all year round. Children, on the other hand, will marvel at the laurisylve forest and the spectacle of the waterfall. Don&#8217;t forget to bring water and a snack: there are no refreshment points on the trail.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/PR6-Levada-25-fontes-levada-hike\/i-stF96dS\/1\/NgbBn6pRqSF42T6SgkFX54d5KL6FFPmfCpCdhKgN6hBJqsRGNfPRBQ\/L\/Rabacal_25_Fontes_walk_waterfall_Madeira-7162394-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - Hiking with children\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no toilets or catering facilities on the trail itself, but you can find toilets at the Maison Foresti\u00e8re de Raba\u00e7al. For food and water, we advise you to prepare in advance and take everything you need with you before starting out.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/PR6-Levada-25-fontes-levada-hike\/i-XW9PJwB\/1\/KVFdVCvbGz5bzTZ9FHPPNFZxs845BjbHR2LgXnQgJ\/L\/Rabacal_25_Fontes_walk_waterfall_Madeira-7162194-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - Facilities\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First stage: reaching the Raba\u00e7al Forest House<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the parking lot along the ER110, you need to get to the Maison foresti\u00e8re de Raba\u00e7al, the official trailhead. There are two options: take the paid shuttle bus (\u20ac3 one way, \u20ac5 round trip, available between 10am and 6pm) or walk down the 2km sloping road. The shuttle takes about 20 minutes to make a round trip. Also, given the popularity of the ride, you may have to queue to get on, as it can only take 6-8 people on board. It&#8217;s up to you!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our visit, we chose to walk at dawn, before the shuttle service was due to start. This first stretch, lined with dense vegetation, already gives a foretaste of the valley&#8217;s atmosphere. 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The trail descends into the valley through increasingly dense vegetation. We were struck by the richness of the flora right from the first few metres: thick mosses, giant ferns and trees with gnarled trunks form a densely-packed backdrop. The path is steep, punctuated by large stones and roots. Caution is advised, especially in wet weather. You soon reach the Levada do Risco, whose thin stream of water accompanies the hiker to the waterfall.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/PR6-Levada-25-fontes-levada-hike\/i-JZs9bRX\/1\/LvKjDq2jT2G2Fx9NKb5FcqRRxJNpssj2pMFqm9mHz\/L\/Rabacal_25_Fontes_walk_waterfall_Madeira-7162206-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - Descent to Levada do Risco\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walking in the laurel forest<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stretch along the Levada do Risco passes through one of the island&#8217;s most beautiful laurel forests. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Madeira&#8217;s Laurissilva is a subtropical rainforest whose origins date back several million years. We moved through a tunnel of vegetation where the light barely filtered through the branches. The atmosphere is cool, quiet and damp. Here you&#8217;ll find exceptional vegetation: laurel, tree heather, ferns and mosses cover every surface. This is one of the most beautiful sections of the entire hike, and well worth taking the time to immerse yourself in.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/PR6-Levada-25-fontes-levada-hike\/i-v6bqZTR\/1\/MddnPbLMWnVM6fRG7fWnddmgGnVCb64H2HqxVxDDR\/L\/Rabacal_25_Fontes_walk_waterfall_Madeira-7162381-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - Walking in the laurel forest\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arrival at Cascade do Risco<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the path, the Cascade do Risco is revealed in all its power. This 100m-high waterfall rises from the edge of a vertical cliff to crash into a deep rocky cirque, often shrouded in mist. The show is impressive. We stopped for a long time to observe it, listening to the roar of the water and the coolness of the pool. The vegetation lining the walls of the cirque reinforces the impression of being at the heart of a world apart. You can admire the waterfall from the path, in complete safety. However, we would like to warn you: do not attempt to access the pool at the foot of the waterfall, as this is a dangerous area and accidents have already occurred.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/Risco-waterfall\/i-jLgJ7wn\/1\/LkxCjmG4x3qQVJrBWZZCv8392nG6ZkmDBHRk2vFkW\/L\/hike_Risco_waterfall_Madeira-7162508-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - Arrival at Cascade do Risco\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The way back and views of the Raba\u00e7al valley<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the return journey, retrace your steps along the same path. The return journey offers different views of the forest and the Raba\u00e7al valley. We enjoyed the few glimpses of the green cliffs that frame the valley. The climb back up to the parking lot is the most physically demanding part: take your time and hydrate regularly. If you&#8217;d like to extend your walk, on the way back you can branch off towards the Levada das 25 Fontes and its waterfall, a detour we highly recommend if you have the time and energy.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Levada-25-Fontes\/Return-hike\/i-5RxmKdZ\/1\/LSjD36rdZCmjPkW9Z45WPgppjsHfhwhqnDwZnmwGC\/L\/Rabacal_25_Fontes_walk_waterfall_Madeira-8965-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade do Risco - The way back and views of the Raba&#xE7;al valley\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Madeira<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-madeira-attractions\/\">Things to do in Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-viewpoints-madeira-miradouros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful viewpoints<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Madeira&#8217;s most beautiful beaches<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-gardens-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/natural-pools-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural pools<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-hikes-madeira-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful hikes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/most-beautiful-roads-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful roads<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/hidden-gems-madeira-secret-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret places<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Madeira\/13d-Rocha-do-Navio\/i-T3f6J48\/2\/d3DHMbHtwPMz7Tj9qDPmRxGpbxx5RBRCr4LrPp2c\/S\/Roacha_do_Navio_cable_car_Madeira-7241164-S.jpg\" alt=\"Navia Rock\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/how-to-get-around-madeira-transport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting around Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/renting-car-madeira-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent a car in Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/driving-madeira-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driving in Madeira<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-madeira-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Madeira<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Itineraries: 3 days &#8211; 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