V-LOMBADA (Lombada da Ponta do Sol) is a 8.0 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 forecast for the nearest town is not a forecast for this path. That is what the live score is for. How the island splits one forecast into many: microclimate guide.
Go or wait today?
You have already picked the walk. The pass answers the one question left, whether today is the morning worth the drive: it reads the live weather 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
2h04
About Lombada da Ponta do Sol
A scenic loop above Ponta do Sol on Madeira's sunny south-west, threading the Lombada ridge and its levadas through vineyards and terraced farmland with wide views over the coast. A favourite of trail runners and a good long walk on a clear day.
Lombada da Ponta do Sol (V-LOMBADA) is a loop route of about 8.0 km in Madeira.
What you'll see
Along the way you'll find a levada water-channel path, panoramic viewpoints and waterfalls.
The path passes cultural heritage nearby, including Capela do Espírito Santo.
The path runs between roughly 235 m and 493 m above sea level, so conditions can change with altitude.
Difficulty
Lombada da Ponta do Sol rates as medium on our objective scale, based on 8.0 km and 284 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 20m one way.
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 Lombada da Ponta do Sol. No car park is mapped at the start, so plan to leave the car on the road nearby.
What to bring
A tunnel curve (two short tunnels, longest 206 m) where the route crosses the Levada Nova dos Canhas.
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 Lombada da Ponta do Sol worth hiking today?
It depends on today's conditions, and that is exactly what Levadas answers. The app reads the current weather at Lombada da Ponta do Sol, 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 Lombada da Ponta do Sol?
Lombada da Ponta do Sol is about 8.0 km (loop).
How difficult is Lombada da Ponta do Sol?
Lombada da Ponta do Sol rates as medium based on its distance, ascent and exposure (an objective estimate, not an official IFCN grade).
How long does Lombada da Ponta do Sol take to walk?
Allow about 3h 20m.
Can I download a GPX track for Lombada da Ponta do Sol?
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 Lombada da Ponta do Sol free to walk?
Yes. Lombada da Ponta do Sol 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 Lombada da Ponta do Sol start and finish?
Lombada da Ponta do Sol starts at Lombada da Ponta do Sol.
What will I see on Lombada da Ponta do Sol?
Highlights include a levada water-channel path, panoramic viewpoints and waterfalls.
When is the best time to hike Lombada da Ponta do Sol?
Year-round; avoid wet days (slippery)
Are there tunnels on Lombada da Ponta do Sol? Do I need a torch?
A tunnel curve (two short tunnels, longest 206 m) where the route crosses the Levada Nova dos Canhas.
How do I check live conditions for Lombada da Ponta do Sol?
Levadas scores Lombada da Ponta do Sol 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.