46+ Trails
Madeira Trail Database
From beginner-friendly coastal paths to expert-only enduro descents. Every trail with standardized difficulty ratings, elevation data, and honest assessments.
Official Trails (IFCN)
Sanctioned by Institute of Forests. Legal, maintained, marked.
Unofficial Trails
Operator-built. Often require guides. Best trails but access varies.
Official IFCN Trails
Sanctioned
IntermediateOfficial
Poiso - Chão das Aboboreiras
Poiso / Central Highlands
1,200 ft (366m)4.09 km45 min - 1 hour
ScenicHigh AltitudeOfficial Trail
ExpertOfficial
Down - São Jorge
North Coast
850 ft (259m)1.4 km20-30 minutes
FastDemandingOfficial Trail
AdvancedOfficial
Bica da Cana - Lameirinhas
Paul da Serra
1,500 ft (457m)6.0 km1-1.5 hours
High Plateau StartOcean ViewsOfficial Trail
IntermediateOfficial
Pico das Pedras
Santana Region
750 ft (229m)2.49 km30-45 minutes
AccessibleOfficial TrailGood Introduction
ExpertOfficial
Pico da Pedreira - Lombo da Velha
Central Highlands
2,100 ft (640m)8.0 km1.5-2 hours
Most Challenging OfficialFull CommitmentRemote
Operator-Built Trails
Guide AccessThese trails are built and maintained by local operators like Freeride Madeira. Many are world-class but require booking with operators for access.
Expert
Estaca Trail 2 & 3
Funchal / Santo António
2,287 ft (697m)8.5 km1.5-2 hours
TechnicalSteepRooty
Advanced
Robin dos Bosques
Central Madeira
1,800 ft (549m)6.2 km1-1.5 hours
FlowyJumpsForest Tunnels
Beginner
Fox Monos
Coastal / South
600 ft (183m)3.5 km30-45 minutes
SmoothCoastal ViewsWarm-up
Advanced
Blandy Trail
Funchal
1,650 ft (503m)5.8 km1-1.5 hours
Technical SingletrackHistoric RouteVaried Terrain
Expert
GAMBLE Trail
Funchal Basin
1,400 ft (427m)4.2 km45 min - 1 hour
Bike Park StyleBermsPro-Designed
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