How difficult is the Caminho Real 25 trail?

The Caminho Real 25 trail is rated as "moderado" difficulty. The total distance is 38.6 km.

Where is the Caminho Real 25 trail located?

The Caminho Real 25 trail is located in São Vicente, Madeira, Portugal. Its official code is CR25.

Is the Caminho Real 25 trail circular?

No, the Caminho Real 25 trail is a linear route. The starting and ending points are different.

How long does the Caminho Real 25 trail take?

The estimated duration of the Caminho Real 25 trail is approximately 9.5 hours for 38.6 km.

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Caminho Real 25

São Vicente, Madeira(São Vicente)

Info updated 51 days ago

Status

Open

Distance

38.6 km

Duration

9h30

Difficulty

Moderate

Type

Linear

Classification

PL

Official code

CR25

GPX track

Unavailable

Start & End

A

Start

Calhau de São Vicente

B

End

Funchal

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About the trail

The "Caminho real", or "estrada real", is the name given to the main land routes built before the establishment of the Republic. In Madeira, most were created on the initiative of the governors or captains-general, serving as an alternative and complement to maritime connections. These 'estradas reais' are part of Madeira's collective memory and, above all, are an example of the great difficulty involved in building an island from scratch.