Daniel’s Levada Directory
Canal do Norte
Also known as Canal do Norte Encumeada-Pass
Archival documentation — not a current hiking recommendation. Source file on danishome.ch last modified: 12 June 2020
Area
Encumeada-Pass
Length
1.8 km
Year built
1953
Madrei
Confluence of the Levada das Rabacas and the Levada do Norte Nord at ca. 994 m a.s.l.
Course
From the meeting of the Levada das Rabacas and the Levada do Norte Nord at the exit of the Folhadal tunnel, through open woodland and with fine views, past the levada house and the trail board (steep path from the kiosk) to the crossing with the Encumeada pass road, then on a heavily built-up levada wall, the view shifting as you go, along old winches to the gate that is usually open, by the levada house before the storage reservoir. At its end the pressure pipe to the Serra de Água power station begins.
End
Pressure pipe to the Serra de Água power station at ca. 988 m a.s.l.
Function and use
Feeder to the Serra de Água power station
Access
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From the kiosk above the pass, by a narrow, steep path
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From the pass road
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Steep stepped path along the pressure pipe, leaving the walking path from the Encumeada road to Boca do Cerro and returning to the walking path
Condition
Easy; the path along the pressure pipe is very steep and a little slippery on the way down
Remarks
The Canal do Norte lies at 992 m; the Serra de Água power station at 568 m.