Vereda do Calhau
Zona Especial de Conservação das Achadas da Cruz, Madeira, Portugal
Out-and-back trail in Zona Especial de Conservação das Achadas da Cruz, Madeira, Portugal. Hiking.
- Distance
- 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,457 ft (444 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 30 min
- High point
- 1,476 ft (450 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Calhau das Achadas 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
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Questions about Vereda do Calhau
How long is Vereda do Calhau?
Vereda do Calhau is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,457 ft (444 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,476 ft (450 m).
How hard is Vereda do Calhau?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Vereda do Calhau?
2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Vereda do Calhau?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 2.2 mi (3.6 km).
Is Vereda do Calhau shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Vereda do Calhau?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Vereda do Calhau?
Casa do Calhau, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.8 mi (1.3 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Vereda do Calhau?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap