Explore-Share logo and link to home

Half-day hike from Rabaçal to 25 Fontes and the Risco Waterfall, Madeira

Half-day hike from Rabaçal to 25 Fontes and the Risco Waterfall, Madeira
25 Fontes
25 Fontes
25 Fontes
25 Fontes

Join one of our local hiking guides for an incredible morning hike to discover the Risco Waterfall and the 25 Fontes in Madeira, Portugal.

Group

1/2 Day

May - Oct

Intermediate

All levels


Highlights

  • Hike along one of the most popular paths on the island.
  • Discover the endemic flora and fauna of the place.
  • Follow a fun and challenging path.

Description

The hiking path PR6 that takes us to 25 Fontes and the Risco Waterfall is one of the most popular hiking paths in Madeira, Portugal. Every Thursday and Saturday, we invite you on this morning hike for you to enjoy a unique experience on your visit to our beautiful island.

Our hike begins at the Forestry Station of Rabaçal, located in Paúl da Serra. We will follow two different levadas. The first one, the Risco Levada, takes us to the stunning Risco waterfall. We’ll then descend 900 meters to follow the New Rabaçal Levada which will take us to the pool at 25 Fontes, which you can swim in, if you don’t mind the cold water. The pool gets its name due to the many fountains or waterfalls that we’ll find there. We’ll return through the 800-meter Cavaleiro Tunnel.

This 11-kilometer path offers fantastic views of the protected area and a wonderful walk where we’ll enjoy the local flora and fauna. This trip will take us, approximately, 4 hours to complete.

If you are ready to discover the natural beauty of the Madeira Island, send your request! We would love to guide you on this iconic hike.

We also offer other hikes in the Madeira island to the Levada do Furado and Levada do Caldeirão Verde. Make sure to check them out if you are looking for more exciting options for your vacation!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
Savoy Gardens Hotel Funchal Portugal
See rooms
Belmond Reid's Palace Funchal Portugal
See rooms
The Vine Hotel Funchal Portugal
See rooms

About the guide

Guide profile image

Flora

Hiking Guide

FloraTravel Madeira is a Travel Agency which specializes in organising group and individual Tours in Madeira.

Our Travel Agency, whose name is a tribute to the multifaceted richness of the flora of the archipelago, aims at providing our guests with the most complete and genuine knowledge and impressions of Madeira, thus ensuring a unique and unforgettable experience.

Whether you are interested in touring for leisure or for scientific study, our team's competence, dynamism and dedication will respond to your wishes and interests, and thus contribute to the success of your tour.

Languages

Portuguese


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

 

4.8

Facebook
Google
TripAdvisor

Read all our verified reviews


You may also like

Join our newsletter!

Stay up-to-date on the best adventures.