L-NOVATABUA (Levada Nova (troço da Tábua)) is a 8.5 km, medium, community route. Whether it is worth hiking right now depends on live conditions and today's official status, re-checked every 20 minutes in the live app.
Madeira
A forecast for the nearest town is not a forecast for this path. That is what the live score is for.
Go or wait today?
You have already picked the walk. The pass answers the one question left, whether today is the morning worth the drive: it reads the live weather on the trail and gives you one honest answer, re-checked every 20 minutes.
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ⓘ Source & safety
Track and waypoints from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Planning aid, not a safety guarantee. Check the official trail status and conditions before you go.About Levada Nova (troço da Tábua)
A long levada loop above Tábua, in the Ribeira Brava valley. The route follows the Levada Nova on a near level contour, with the channel on one side and the valley falling away on the other, then returns on the lanes and paths above it. Câmara Municipal da Ribeira Brava lists the Levada Nova among its walking suggestions and gives three to four hours for it, which matches the recorded walk this track comes from. Note that four different levadas on Madeira are called Levada Nova: this is the Tábua section, not the Ponta do Sol one.
Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) (L-NOVATABUA) is a loop route of about 8.5 km in Madeira.
What you'll see
The route takes in a levada water-channel path, laurel forest (laurisilva), panoramic viewpoints and waterfalls.
The path runs between roughly 339 m and 476 m above sea level, so conditions can change with altitude.
Difficulty
Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) is officially graded medium by IFCN, based on 8.5 km, 677 m of ascent and low exposure.
How long it takes
Allow about 3h 29m.
The app's live 0-100 score also flags the latest safe start time for the day. See it in the app.
Getting there and back
Starts at Tábua (loop start, roadside above the levada). Ends at Loop back to Tábua. No car park is mapped at the start, so plan to leave the car on the road nearby. None (loop)
What to bring
Grippy shoes; levada edges are narrow and can be wet from irrigation
This trail passes through a tunnel, so bring a head torch.
Best time to walk it
Year-round; the levada is shaded and stays walkable in most weather
A live 0-100 score picks the best 30-minute window for the day. See today's window in the app.
Frequently asked questions
Is Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) worth hiking today?
It depends on today's conditions, and that is exactly what Levadas answers. The app reads the current weather at Levada Nova (troço da Tábua), the safe-start window, how busy it is and the official IFCN status, then gives one honest go-or-wait score from 0 to 100, re-checked every 20 minutes. It is decision-support, not a safety clearance: an official IFCN closure always overrides the score, no matter how good the weather looks.
How long is Levada Nova (troço da Tábua)?
Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) is about 8.5 km (loop).
How difficult is Levada Nova (troço da Tábua)?
Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) is officially graded medium by IFCN.
How long does Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) take to walk?
Allow about 3h 29m.
Can I download a GPX track for Levada Nova (troço da Tábua)?
Yes. Tap Download GPX on this page: the first download on any device asks for an email so we can also send the free trail pack, then every later trail downloads instantly.
Is Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) free to walk?
Yes. Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) needs no reservation and has no fee. Only the regulated official PR trails require a paid SIMplifica booking; this one you simply walk.
Where does Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) start and finish?
Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) starts at Tábua (loop start, roadside above the levada) and finishes at Loop back to Tábua.
What will I see on Levada Nova (troço da Tábua)?
Highlights include a levada water-channel path, laurel forest (laurisilva), panoramic viewpoints and waterfalls.
When is the best time to hike Levada Nova (troço da Tábua)?
Year-round; the levada is shaded and stays walkable in most weather
Are there tunnels on Levada Nova (troço da Tábua)? Do I need a torch?
Yes, Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) passes through a tunnel, so bring a head torch.
How do I check live conditions for Levada Nova (troço da Tábua)?
Levadas scores Levada Nova (troço da Tábua) from 0 to 100 using live weather, official status and crowd signals, refreshed every 20 minutes. Open the trail in the app to see the live score and the best time to go today.