V-BICACANA (Circuito da Bica da Cana) is a 2.3 km, hard, 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 coastal forecast will not tell you what it is doing at 1590m up on this ridge. That is what the live score is for.
Go or wait today?
The difference between a clear morning above the clouds and a wet, foggy drive is knowing before you go. Levadas reads the live weather, the safe-start window and how busy Circuito da Bica da Cana is right now, then 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 Circuito da Bica da Cana
A short circuit on the Paúl da Serra plateau around Bica da Cana, about 3.8 km on open moorland at ~1450 m with wide summit views over the central mountains and, on clear days, both coasts. Starts and ends near the Bica da Cana viewpoint. Note: part of this circuit follows the ticketed PR17 (Caminho do Pinaculo e Folhadal); crossing that stretch legally requires the PR17 ticket (4.50 EUR on SIMplifica).
Circuito da Bica da Cana (V-BICACANA) is a loop route of about 2.3 km in Madeira.
What you'll see
Along the way you'll find panoramic viewpoints, a mountain summit and waterfalls.
Landmarks on the route include Bica da cana.
The path runs between roughly 1,410 m and 1,590 m above sea level, so conditions can change with altitude.
Difficulty
Circuito da Bica da Cana is officially graded hard by IFCN, based on 2.3 km and 236 m of ascent.
How long it takes
Allow about 3h one way.
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 Bica da Cana (Paul da Serra). Ends at Bica da Cana (loop). The car park at the start has room for about 25. The car park is about 330 m from the start.
Best time to walk it
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 Circuito da Bica da Cana worth hiking today?
It depends on today's conditions, and that is exactly what Levadas answers. The app reads the current weather at Circuito da Bica da Cana, 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 Circuito da Bica da Cana?
Circuito da Bica da Cana is about 2.3 km (loop).
How difficult is Circuito da Bica da Cana?
Circuito da Bica da Cana is officially graded hard by IFCN.
How long does Circuito da Bica da Cana take to walk?
Allow about 3h.
Can I download a GPX track for Circuito da Bica da Cana?
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 Circuito da Bica da Cana free to walk?
Yes. Circuito da Bica da Cana 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 Circuito da Bica da Cana start and finish?
Circuito da Bica da Cana starts at Bica da Cana (Paul da Serra) and finishes at Bica da Cana (loop).
What will I see on Circuito da Bica da Cana?
Highlights include panoramic viewpoints, a mountain summit and waterfalls.
How do I check live conditions for Circuito da Bica da Cana?
Levadas scores Circuito da Bica da Cana 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.