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Waterfall Even in summer, this rock face can be wet and sometimes slippery. © Rolf GoetzPhoto: Rolf Goetz, Rother Bergverlag
At the northern edge of Paul da Serra rises the Bica da Cana, 1620 m, a good stretch above the plateau, always provided that the region is not currently enveloped in a trade wind cloud. At the foot of the panoramic peak begins an adventurous levada path to the burnt-out volcanic vent of the Pináculo, adventurous because several high waterfalls cascade onto the path throughout the year.
The hike begins at ER 105 at the foot of Bica da Cana. Next to the paved access road to a mountain hut (Casa de Abrigo), bordered by concrete posts, we follow a signpost onto a path (PR 17, direction Lombo do Mouro). The initially paved path leads gently downhill through low bush forest and after 10 min meets a signposted cross path at 1470 m. We follow this to the right towards Lombo do Mouro (to the left leads to Casa do Caramujo). In June, the Madeira orchid (Dactylorhiza foliosa) blooms and, also endemic, the feathered marguerite (Argyranthemum pinnatifidum), which closely resembles the daisies widespread in Central Europe. If visibility permits, there is an impressive view down into the valley of São Vicente.Almost 20 min after the turn-off, the kilometer zero marker points to the source of the Levada da Serra, fed by trickles and small waterfalls dripping from a rock face. A few minutes later, an exciting section of trail begins. The path, secured with a rope fence, runs like a
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Rolf Goetz
Der gebürtige Schwarzwälder wandert bevorzugt auf Inseln, wo sich die Arbeit mit ein paar erholsamen Strandtagen kombinieren lässt. Neben Mallorca, Kreta und Zypern ist er auch auf Madeira, den Kanaren und anderen vom Wetter begünstigten Sonnenzielen unterwegs, im Sommer auch gerne auf Rügen und Hiddensee. Unterwegs begeistert ihn, was am Wegrand so alles blüht und wächst, angefangen von der alljährlich aufs Neue faszinierenden Mandelblüte bis hin zum tausendjährigen Olivenbaum. Außer Wanderführern sind von Rolf Goetz auch botanische Bestimmungsbücher zu der einen oder anderen seiner Lieblingsinseln erschienen. Der Autor lebt heute als freiberuflicher Reisejournalist in Berlin.
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