Vereda do Fanal (PR13)
Trail through Paul da Serra plateau ending in the mystical ancient Fanal Forest known for twisted trees and frequent fog.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 10.8 km
- Time
- about 3.5 hours
- Climb
- 470 m
- Route
- Out & Back
- Start
- Assobiadores
- Finish
- Fanal
- Best time
- Flexible
- Access and fees
- Requires 4.50 EUR reservation, point-to-point route, crosses road multiple times
- Parking
- Limited parking 5-10 cars on ER209
- Hazards
- Muddy in sections, poorly marked junctions, fog common
Microclimate zone: Central Plateau (Paul da Serra). Paul da Serra plateau (1300-1500m) ending at Fanal Forest
Waypoints
- Fanal Forest, 1100 m
- Ancient Til Trees, 1050 m
- Fanal Loop Return, 1100 m