PR7 (Levada do Moinho) is a 10.5 km, medium, official IFCN route. Cost: free. 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
A coastal forecast will not tell you what it is doing at 940m up here. That is what the live score is for. How the island splits one forecast into many: microclimate guide.
Go or wait today?
At 940m, Levada do Moinho makes its own weather. A coastal forecast will not tell you what today looks like up here. The pass reads the live conditions on the trail and gives you one honest answer, re-checked every 20 minutes.
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ⓘ Source & safety
Track and waypoints from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Planning aid, not a safety guarantee. Check the official trail status and conditions before you go.Estimated hiking time
2h21
About Levada do Moinho
Trail begins by the regional road (ER101) at Ribeira da Cruz, which separates Porto Moniz and Calheta. From the road, climb a footpath to the Levada do Moinho and follow it along the water-course. The trail ends at Caminho das Moinhas, Junqueira. The levada is named Levada do Moinho (mill watercourse) because water-driven mills once stood along it.
Levada do Moinho (PR7) is a one way route of about 10.5 km in Madeira.
What you'll see
Expect a levada water-channel path, waterfalls, panoramic viewpoints and laurel forest (laurisilva).
The path runs between roughly 504 m and 940 m above sea level, so conditions can change with altitude.
Difficulty
Levada do Moinho rates as medium on our objective scale, based on 10.5 km, 151 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 3h 30m one way, a point-to-point route.
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 Ribeira da Cruz. Ends at Junqueira. 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 2. The car park is about 870 m from the start.
What to bring
Non-slip footwear (some parts of the footpath can be slippery).
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
Spring to autumn; the climb and levada are best dry. Winter rain makes the steep footpath and tunnels slick.
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.
Official trail status
According to IFCN, as of 20 Aug 2026, this trail is currently officially closed.
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 Levada do Moinho worth hiking today?
It depends on today's conditions, and that is exactly what Levadas answers. The app reads the current weather at Levada do Moinho, 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 Levada do Moinho?
Levada do Moinho is about 10.5 km (one way).
How difficult is Levada do Moinho?
Levada do Moinho rates as medium based on its distance, ascent and exposure (an objective estimate, not an official IFCN grade).
Is Levada do Moinho safe?
Levada do Moinho is a low-exposure route, so a drop beside the path is not the thing to plan around. 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 Levada do Moinho, 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 Levada do Moinho take to walk?
Allow about 3h 30m.
Can I download a GPX track for Levada do Moinho?
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.
Is Levada do Moinho free to walk?
Yes. Levada do Moinho needs no reservation and has no fee. Only the regulated official PR trails require a paid SIMplifica booking; this one you simply walk.
Where does Levada do Moinho start and finish?
Levada do Moinho starts at Ribeira da Cruz and finishes at Junqueira.
What will I see on Levada do Moinho?
Highlights include a levada water-channel path, waterfalls, panoramic viewpoints and laurel forest (laurisilva).
When is the best time to hike Levada do Moinho?
Spring to autumn; the climb and levada are best dry. Winter rain makes the steep footpath and tunnels slick.
Is Levada do Moinho open right now?
IFCN lists Levada do Moinho as officially closed. Status can change, so check the latest before you go.
How do I check live conditions for Levada do Moinho?
Levadas scores Levada do Moinho 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.