Vereda da Ribeira da Janela (PR15)
Steep downhill mountain trail descending from Fanal plateau to the Ribeira da Janela valley with dramatic views.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Time
- about 1.5 hours
- Climb
- 100 m
- Route
- Point to Point
- Start
- Curral Falso
- Finish
- Ribeira da Janela
- Best time
- Morning
- Access and fees
- Requires 4.50 EUR reservation, mostly downhill, steep descent
- Parking
- Parking at Curral Falso on ER209
- Hazards
- Steep descent, slippery when wet, narrow path
Microclimate zone: West Highlands. Descends from Paul da Serra plateau (1500m) to Ribeira da Janela valley (600m)
Waypoints
- Curral Falso, 900 m
- Valley Descent, 600 m
- Ribeira da Janela, 50 m