According to a press release from the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), some classified walking routes in the Region are already passable, but there are still 9 walks that remain closed.
Following the update of the weather warnings issued for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, the IFCN points out that these nine routes cannot yet be used.
- PR 1.3 Vereda da Encumeada
- PR 4 Levada do Barreiro
- PR 7 Levada do Moinho
- PR 12 Caminho real da Encumeada
- PR 19 Caminho real da Encumeada
- PR 20 Vereda do Jardim do Mar
- PR 23 Levada da Azenha
- PR 27 Glaciar de Planalto
- PR 28 Levada da Rocha Vermelha
And it also informs that four others are still partially Passable.
- PR 1 Path do Areeiro – passable route from Pico do Areeiro to the Pedra Rija Viewpoint, at km 1.2
- PR 2 Path do Urzal – passable route from Lombo do Urzal to the km 6,2
- PR 9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde – passable route from Queimadas to the junction with Vereda da Ilha, at km 4.5
- PR 17 Path Pináculo and Folhadal – passable route between the Encumeada and Bica da Cana
The IFCN warn that if any anomalous situations are encountered (broken trees, branches/trees obstructing the path, and/or others) on the pedestrian routes must be reported to the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation immediately.
Please ensure you follow all safety signage and prepare for and dress appropriately for your walk.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
