PR6.7 (Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal) is a 1.8 km, easy, official IFCN route that requires a SIMplifica booking. Cost: €4.50 per person. Whether it is worth hiking right now depends on live conditions and today's official status, re-checked every 20 minutes in the live app.
Madeira
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22min
About Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal
This short trail in the Rabaçal area follows a water channel through dense laurel forest down to the câmara de carga, the loading chamber that gathers levada water and sends it through a pipeline to the Calheta hydroelectric station on the south coast. The route passes through a long stone tunnel dug in 1877, around 800 metres of dark passage that links up with the Levada das 25 Fontes path. It is a sheltered, forested walk rather than an exposed ridge, with the historic waterworks as its main point of interest.
Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal (PR6.7) is a one way route of about 1.8 km in Madeira.
What you'll see
Along the way you'll find walk-through tunnels, historic features, a levada water-channel path, panoramic viewpoints and laurel forest (laurisilva).
The path runs between roughly 944 m and 1,293 m above sea level, so conditions can change with altitude.
Difficulty
Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal rates as easy on our objective scale, based on 1.8 km, 3 m of ascent and low exposure.
This grade is an estimate from distance, ascent and exposure, not an official IFCN rating.
How long it takes
Allow about 1h 24m.
The app's live 0-100 score also flags the latest safe start time for the day. See it in the app.
Getting there and back
Starts at Rabaçal. Ends at Túnel do Cavalo. This is a one-way route, so you finish where your car is not: plan a second car, a taxi from the far end, or the walk back before you set off. The car park at the start has room for about 50.
What to bring
Passes through a long tunnel of roughly 800 metres dug in 1877. It is tall enough to walk upright but unlit, so bring a torch or headlamp; expect dripping water and an uneven, damp floor.
One drinking-water point is mapped on the route. Fill up if you pass it, but carry enough to finish without it.
Best time to walk it
Year-round; the tunnel and forest can be wet, and winter brings more rain and slippery footing
This route runs through a mix of sun and shade.
The sun and shade reading comes from the slope's aspect and steepness, so it describes terrain shading and not tree cover.
A live 0-100 score picks the best 30-minute window for the day. See today's window in the app.
Booking
Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal is a regulated trail with a daily visitor cap, so you must reserve a timed slot in advance through SIMplifica before you go. The official fee is around €4.50 per person. Levadas does not sell tickets or make the reservation for you.
Official trail status
According to IFCN, as of 20 Aug 2026, this trail is currently officially open.
IFCN's own status page is dated 24 Jul 2026. The date above (20 Aug 2026) is ours: it records when we last read that page, not when IFCN wrote it.
Official status can change, so always check the latest before you go.
Fire and other live hazards near this trail are tracked on the Madeira trail alerts page
Frequently asked questions
Is Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal worth hiking today?
It depends on today's conditions, and that is exactly what Levadas answers. The app reads the current weather at Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal, the safe-start window, how busy it is and the official IFCN status, then gives one honest go-or-wait score from 0 to 100, re-checked every 20 minutes. It is decision-support, not a safety clearance: an official IFCN closure always overrides the score, no matter how good the weather looks.
How long is Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal?
Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal is about 1.8 km (one way).
How difficult is Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal?
Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal rates as easy based on its distance, ascent and exposure (an objective estimate, not an official IFCN grade).
Is Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal safe?
Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal is a low-exposure route, so a drop beside the path is not the thing to plan around. It reaches 1,293 m, and the weather up there is not the weather at the coast. Part of it runs underground, so without a head torch you are walking in the dark. None of that tells you about today, and this page does not try to. Conditions decide, which is why Levadas reads the current weather on Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal, the safe-start window and the official IFCN status, then gives one go-or-wait score from 0 to 100. It is decision-support, not a safety clearance, and an official IFCN closure overrides the score however good the weather looks.
How long does Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal take to walk?
Allow about 1h 24m.
Can I download a GPX track for Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal?
Yes. Tap Download GPX on this page: the first download on any device asks for an email so we can also send the free trail pack, then every later trail downloads instantly.
Do I need to book Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal?
Yes. Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal is a regulated trail with a daily cap, so you must reserve a timed slot through SIMplifica in advance. The official fee is around €4.50 per person.
Where does Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal start and finish?
Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal starts at Rabaçal and finishes at Túnel do Cavalo.
What will I see on Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal?
Highlights include walk-through tunnels, historic features, a levada water-channel path, panoramic viewpoints and laurel forest (laurisilva).
When is the best time to hike Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal?
Year-round; the tunnel and forest can be wet, and winter brings more rain and slippery footing
Are there tunnels on Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal? Do I need a torch?
Passes through a long tunnel of roughly 800 metres dug in 1877. It is tall enough to walk upright but unlit, so bring a torch or headlamp; expect dripping water and an uneven, damp floor.
Is Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal open right now?
IFCN lists Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal as officially open. Status can change, so check the latest before you go.
How do I check live conditions for Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal?
Levadas scores Vereda da Câmara de Carga do Rabaçal from 0 to 100 using live weather along the path and the official status, refreshed every 20 minutes. You also see how busy it is. Open the trail in the app to see the live score and the best time to go today.