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SaveIlha de origem vulcânica muito montanhosa, ideal para os Riders de BTT, tem trilhos descendentes a começar nos 1800 metros até ao nível do mar, muitos trilhos pela ilha toda com todo o tipo de terreno para a vertente do BTT, desde o fácil ao mais hardcore, desde aberto a florestas de vegetação densas, tem perto de 6 firmas de passeios de btt, que fazem a elevação dos Riders ao topo das montanhas em carrinhas. È um paraiso. Fora poo BTT á muito para desfrutar na Ilha.
AKA: Perola do Atlantico
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- Mountain Bike
36 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
38 trails
- Trail Running
35 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 1
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- 15
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 1, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 46
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 36
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 38
- Trails Trail Running
- 35
- Total Distance
- 65 miles
- Total Descent
- 49,531 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,659 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,710 ft
- Reports
- 701
- Photos
- 1,534
- Ridden Counter
- 14,478
Articles
Race Report: Trans Madeira Summer 2026 - Days 5 & 6
May 25, 2026 from pinkbike.com
6 days, 35 blind stages, and an island-hopping finale. German elites sweep the overall titles as the gruelling multi-day gauntlet wraps up on the...
Mud, Dust, & 'Gamble': Trans Madeira Delivers Epic Contrast in First Two Days
May 20, 2026 from pinkbike.com
From a Day 1 mud bath to racing above the clouds on Day 2, German elites Christian Textor and Helen Weber open up massive gaps in the Atlantic.
Race Report: Trans Madeira Autumn 2025 - Days 6
Sep 30, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Race Report: Trans Madeira Autumn 2025 - Days 1 & 2
Sep 24, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Thirteen editions later, the excitement remains as fresh as day one.
Sub Regions
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Porto Santo
- 4
Popular Madeira Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2,287 ft • 24 ft • 1,050 •
Primeira parte do Trilho enquadrado nas Zonas Altas do Funchal - São Roque, depois entramos nas arvores de eucaliptos, tem que ir pelo trilho sempre há direita. Trilho longo e um pouco puxado fisicamente, parte inicial com muitos Rock...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,617 ft • 3 ft • 558 •
Primeira parte do Trilho enquadrado nas Zonas Altas do Funchal - São Roque, depois entramos nas arvores de eucaliptos, tem que ir pelo trilho sempre há direita. Trilho longo e um pouco puxado fisicamente, parte inicial com muitos Rock...
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,289 ft • 3 ft • 544 •
Segunda parte do Trilho enquadrado nas Zonas Altas do Funchal - São Roque, depois entramos nas arvores de eucaliptos, tem que ir pelo trilho sempre há direita. Trilho longo e um pouco puxado fisicamente, parte inicial com muitos Rock...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 9 ft • 427 •
Começa por pedal numa levada, cerca de 2.5 km, depois temos muitas passadas para descer, nível Hard, muito inclinadas e quando molhadas, perigosas, aconselho a levar a bike na mão nas passadas mais agressivas, depois tem mais um...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 4 ft • 312 •
Probably the most beautiful alpine trail on the island, with magnificent views. The trail is also very good, with a difficulty level suitable for average to experienced riders.
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 15 ft • 258 •
Pista muito inclinada, técnica, piso de terra e raízes, varios drop ao longo do trilho de nivel Hard. Pista de prova DH na Ilha da Madeira. Passeio divertido, é vir do trilho de crosscountry da Bica da Cana até os Estanquinhos,...
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 4,862 ft • 0 ft • 77 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm.
Madeira Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 239 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
Começando no Pico do Arieiro para acabar no Funchal, pouco pedal, muita descida, com bike de DH vai bem...
★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 3,691 ft • 9 • Point to Point •
LIGAÇÃO 1 Saída das lareiras ao pé da champery entrar no estradão por baixo da pista de motocross e...
★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 2,142 ft • 11 • Point to Point •
Muito puxado fisicamente, muita descida, muito pedal em plano e pouca subida, vários níveis técnicos ao...
10 miles • 2,052 ft • 4 •
Desde o Portão Norte do Chão da Lagoa até à Adega do Paraíso. Com passagem pelo parque ecológico,...
★ 2.0 • 23 miles • 2,900 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
Team Carqueja Bike Trip through the various trails near Funchal
Photos of Madeira Mountain Bike
Videos of Madeira Mountain Bike
trail: Folhadal - Rosário
2:21 |
92 |
Jun 6, 2022
trail: Estaca Trail 1
6:48 |
286 |
Feb 15, 2022
trail: lha Trail PR1
7:03 |
1002 |
Jul 1, 2020
trail: Lombo's track
0:07 |
64 |
Feb 27, 2020
trail: Folhadal - Rosário
4:41 |
109 |
Dec 28, 2019
trail: Ginjas
0:08 |
210 |
May 24, 2016
trail: Parque empresarial Santana
2:21 |
81 |
Dec 21, 2015
trail: Pista dos Cedros
3:50 |
171 |
Dec 21, 2015
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambe Lambe | May 23, 2026 @ 1:56pm (Atlantic/Madeira) May 23, 2026 | Ideal | Reonaydo | ||
| Estaca Trail 3 | Apr 30, 2026 @ 9:42am (Atlantic/Madeira) Apr 30, 2026 | Ideal | montogeek | ||
| Estaca Trail 2 | Apr 30, 2026 @ 9:42am (Atlantic/Madeira) Apr 30, 2026 | Ideal | montogeek | ||
| Estaca Trail 1 | Apr 30, 2026 @ 9:42am (Atlantic/Madeira) Apr 30, 2026 | Ideal | montogeek | ||
| Folhadal - Rosário | Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:31am (Atlantic/Madeira) Apr 18, 2026 | Wet | architrepa TFSPAIN | ||
| Pico do Cedro | Feb 10, 2026 @ 2:31pm (Atlantic/Madeira) Feb 10, 2026 | Dry | OdysseyMTB | ||
| Caminho Real da Encumeada | Jan 14, 2026 @ 7:21pm (Europe/Lisbon) Jan 14, 2026 | Unknown | amcclaran | ||
| Bica da Cana / Chão das Poças | Oct 12, 2025 @ 6:23pm (Europe/Lisbon) Oct 12, 2025 | Wet | noisyriver | ||
| Ginjas | Oct 12, 2025 @ 6:16pm (Europe/Lisbon) Oct 12, 2025 | Dry | noisyriver | ||
| Pista da Canoa | Apr 18, 2025 @ 3:54am Apr 18, 2025 | Ideal | SEE5dM |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trailforks | add | article_links | activity #95523310 | May 25, 2026 @ 2:23pm May 25, 2026 |
| dfreihofner | ridden | trail | activity #95352863 and 1 more | May 23, 2026 @ 1:57pm May 23, 2026 |
| Reonaydo | add | report | activity #95320488 | May 23, 2026 @ 8:21am May 23, 2026 |
| dfreihofner | ridden | trail | activity #95241446 and 1 more | May 22, 2026 @ 7:38am May 22, 2026 |
| muerte | ridden | trail | activity #95155468 | May 20, 2026 @ 9:42pm May 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | first bit nearly unrideable stairs, then a... | Apr 20, 2026 @ 11:02am Apr 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Top trail! | Aug 20, 2025 @ 12:04am Aug 20, 2025 | ||
| report | It's fantastic for the last 2 to 3 kilometers.... | Jan 25, 2025 @ 1:52am Jan 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | recomendo, tinha merda e um rato morto na... | Oct 14, 2024 @ 5:00am Oct 14, 2024 | ||
| trail | Our favorite trail ridden in Madeira! Great... | Jan 23, 2024 @ 6:11pm Jan 23, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails259 awarded -

10 Black Trails10 awarded -

Epic Ride Climb 2k1,269 awarded -

Climbing 10k Badge178 awarded -

Climbing 100k Badge6 awarded -

Epic Ride Descent 2k2,380 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Park Porto Moniz | skill park | Madeira | |
| Skate/BMX Park Agua de Pena | skill park | Madeira | |
| Skatepark do Funchal | skill park | Madeira |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 36 | 45 miles | 39,938 ft | 34 miles | 5,659 ft | #1,157 | #4 | 1,506 | 672 | 15 | 8,056 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 7 miles | 5,377 ft | 6 miles | 4,304 ft | #1,264 | #12 | 609 | 2 | 307 | ||
| Hike | 38 | 61 miles | 46,053 ft | 40 miles | 5,482 ft | #359 | #3 | 28 | 637 | 1,294 | ||
| Trail Running | 35 | 50 miles | 44,236 ft | 37 miles | 5,482 ft | #996 | #2 | 638 | 64 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Madeira
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What are the best places to ride in Madeira?
Madeira has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Madeira?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Madeira are:
- Ginjas (4.4/5)
- Antenas (4.3/5)
- Kanga (4.3/5)
- Caminho Real da Encumeada (4.3/5)
- Estaca Trail 1 (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Madeira?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Madeira are:
- November (45 activities)
- September (36 activities)
- October (25 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Madeira?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Madeira. The most popular parking spots are:
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