V-RIBFUNDA (Vereda da Ribeira Funda) is a 4.9 km, hard, 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 1158m 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
2h41
About Vereda da Ribeira Funda
The Vereda da Ribeira Funda is a demanding one-way climb entirely within Seixal, for fit, experienced walkers. It starts among stone-walled farm terraces and ascends almost continuously, opening views over the north coast before entering laurisilva forest and the highland heather near the Fanal forestry post.
Vereda da Ribeira Funda (V-RIBFUNDA) is a one way route of about 4.9 km in Madeira.
What you'll see
The route takes in laurel forest (laurisilva) and panoramic viewpoints.
Landmarks on the route include Fanal.
The path runs between roughly 174 m and 1,158 m above sea level, so conditions can change with altitude.
Difficulty
Vereda da Ribeira Funda is officially graded hard by Câmara Municipal do Porto Moniz, based on 4.9 km, 1,018 m of ascent and some exposed sections.
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 Seixal. Ends at Fanal (posto florestal, ER 209). 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 5.
What to bring
2 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
Most of this route sits in shade, which keeps it walkable on days when open ground is punishing.
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 da Ribeira Funda 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 Ribeira Funda, 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 Ribeira Funda?
Vereda da Ribeira Funda is about 4.9 km (one way).
How difficult is Vereda da Ribeira Funda?
Vereda da Ribeira Funda is officially graded hard by Câmara Municipal do Porto Moniz.
Is Vereda da Ribeira Funda safe?
Vereda da Ribeira Funda has some exposed sections, where the path runs close to a drop. It reaches 1,158 m, and the weather up there is not the weather at the coast. 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 Ribeira Funda, 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 Ribeira Funda take to walk?
Allow about 3h.
Can I download a GPX track for Vereda da Ribeira Funda?
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 da Ribeira Funda free to walk?
Yes. Vereda da Ribeira Funda 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 da Ribeira Funda start and finish?
Vereda da Ribeira Funda starts at Seixal and finishes at Fanal (posto florestal, ER 209).
What will I see on Vereda da Ribeira Funda?
Highlights include laurel forest (laurisilva) and panoramic viewpoints.
How do I check live conditions for Vereda da Ribeira Funda?
Levadas scores Vereda da Ribeira Funda 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.