V-ANAFERREIRA (Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira) is a 1.1 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.
Porto Santo, Madeira
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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 Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira
A circuit on the slopes of Pico de Ana Ferreira, the highest hill of western Porto Santo. The route visits the old quarry known locally as O Piano, where near-perfect mugearite columns, the exposed feeder conduit of a volcano, form the island's best-known geological sight, with two small caves reachable by an unmarked side path. From the upper slopes the view takes in the golf course, the nine kilometre beach and the islets off both ends of the island.
Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira (V-ANAFERREIRA) is a loop route of about 1.1 km in Porto Santo.
What you'll see
The route takes in exposed, drop-side sections and a mountain summit.
Landmarks on the route include Ana Ferreira.
The path runs between roughly 98 m and 190 m above sea level, so conditions can change with altitude.
Difficulty
Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira is officially graded medium by IFCN, based on 1.1 km, 154 m of ascent and some exposed sections.
How long it takes
Allow about 1h.
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 Parking below O Piano (Estrada da Lapeira De Dentro). Ends at Loop via the O Piano columns and the upper west slopes. A car park is mapped for this route, though its size is not recorded. The car park is about 350 m from the start. No bus at the trailhead; nearest SIGA 994 stop on the ER111, then 1-2 km on foot
What to bring
Sturdy shoes; some loose steep ground near the columns and caves; unmarked side tracks
Best time to walk it
Dry season May to September; fully exposed, no shade
High trails are best early: clear summits and the chance of a sunrise above the clouds before the cloud builds.
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 Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira worth hiking today?
It depends on today's conditions, and that is exactly what Levadas answers. The app reads the current weather at Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira, 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 Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira?
Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira is about 1.1 km (loop).
How difficult is Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira?
Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira is officially graded medium by IFCN.
How long does Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira take to walk?
Allow about 1h.
Can I download a GPX track for Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira?
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 Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira free to walk?
Yes. Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira 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 Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira start and finish?
Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira starts at Parking below O Piano (Estrada da Lapeira De Dentro) and finishes at Loop via the O Piano columns and the upper west slopes.
What will I see on Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira?
Highlights include exposed, drop-side sections and a mountain summit.
When is the best time to hike Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira?
Dry season May to September; fully exposed, no shade
How do I check live conditions for Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira?
Levadas scores Rota do Pico de Ana Ferreira 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.