PR1.3 Vereda da Encumeada
Encumeada Footpath

| Dificulty Level:Medium | Distance:11,2 Km | |
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| Start: Pico Ruivo | Finish: Encumeada | |
| Time(going): 6 hrs | Time(back): 6 hrs | |
| Highest point: 1761 m | Lowest point: 1000 m |
| Nº: Unavailable | | Schedule | | nearby walk: Only by car |
This levada walk start at Achada do Teixeira and following along PR 1.2- Pico Ruivo Footpath leading to the Pico Ruivo Shelter, you will find signs indicating the following routes: PR 1- Pico do Areeiro Footpath, leading to Madeira's 2nd highest peak (1817m); and PR 1.1- Ilha Footpath, which descends to the parish of Ilha. The beginning of the trail to Encumeada begins a few metres above the Pico Ruivo Shelter.