PR10: Levada do Furado (Circular route)

There is a suitable tour for everyone in the Parque Natural do Ribeiro Frio: 1. Balcoes - short, very easy walk. 2. Levada walk to Portela - ideal for endurance hikers. 3. Levada da Furado - a leisurely walk there and back - depending on your mood or fitness level. However, we love the varied, more sporty circular route via Feiteiras de Baixo: first you walk along the Levada do Furado under a green canopy of leaves and past small waterfalls. After about an hour, you reach a levada bridge, before which a path leads uphill along a water channel. A worthwhile detour after about 30 minutes of ascent takes you to the source of the levada - perfect for a rest or a refreshing but ice-cold dip. You then hike through fern and heather landscapes to a plateau with views of Arieiro, Pico das Torres and Ruivo. From there, a cobbled path leads downhill back to the road where you walk the last few metres to the starting point. Highly recommended! What you should look out for: As the hike takes place high up in the mountains and most of the time in the shade, please remember to wear long clothing if the weather is suitable!