V-BARBINHAS (Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas) is a 6.5 km, medium, community 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 1425m up on this ridge. That is what the live score is for. How the island splits one forecast into many: microclimate guide.
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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
1h39
About Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas
A long ridge-and-forest vereda above São Vicente on Madeira's north-west, following the Lombo das Barbinhas spur through laurel forest and terraced ground between the Estrada Regional 209 and the Seixal valley. Quiet and green, with valley and coast views opening along the ridge.
Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas (V-BARBINHAS) is a one way route of about 6.5 km in Madeira.
What you'll see
The route takes in laurel forest (laurisilva).
The path runs between roughly 463 m and 1,425 m above sea level, so conditions can change with altitude.
Difficulty
Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas rates as medium on our objective scale, based on 6.5 km and 214 m of ascent.
This grade is an estimate from distance, ascent and exposure, not an official IFCN rating.
How long it takes
Allow about 3h 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 Estrada Regional 209 (São Vicente). Ends at Seixal valley. 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. A car park is mapped for this route, though its size is not recorded. The car park is about 350 m from the start.
What to bring
3 drinking-water points are mapped along the route. Fill up where you can, but carry enough to finish without them.
Best time to walk it
Year-round; avoid wet days (slippery)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas worth hiking today?
It depends on today's conditions, and that is exactly what Levadas answers. The app reads the current weather at Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas, 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 do Lombo Barbinhas?
Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas is about 6.5 km (one way).
How difficult is Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas?
Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas rates as medium based on its distance, ascent and exposure (an objective estimate, not an official IFCN grade).
How long does Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas take to walk?
Allow about 3h.
Can I download a GPX track for Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas?
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 Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas free to walk?
Yes. Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas 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 Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas start and finish?
Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas starts at Estrada Regional 209 (São Vicente) and finishes at Seixal valley.
What will I see on Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas?
Highlights include laurel forest (laurisilva).
When is the best time to hike Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas?
Year-round; avoid wet days (slippery)
How do I check live conditions for Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas?
Levadas scores Vereda do Lombo Barbinhas 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.