Canyon Hortelã inferior v4-a2-III 3.5/5*

Country: Portugal

Region: Região Autónoma da Madeira / Madeira

Subregion: Ilha da Madeira

Town: Seixal

v4 a2 III

5h30

1h30

3h30

30min

840m

540m

300m

55m

14

900m

on Foot

Rating:

★★★★★

3.5 (4)

Info:

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3 (1)

Belay:

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3 (4)

Summary: machine translated ➜ Original language

Unterer Teil des Ribeira da Hortelã.

Lower part of the Ribeira da Hortelã.

Summary: machine translated ➜ Original language

Unterer Teil des Ribeira da Hortelã.

Lower part of the Ribeira da Hortelã.

Access: machine translated ➜ Original language

Von Seixal das nach Süden ausgerichtete Tal bis ganz zurück fahren. Bei der Fischfarm befindet sich ein kostenloser Parkplatz. Hier findet man auch schon eine große Info-Tafel für die dortigen Canyoning-Touren.

Drive all the way back from Seixal along the south-facing valley. There is a free parking lot at the fish farm. Here you will also find a large information board for the canyoning tours there.

Approach (1 h 30): machine translated ➜ Original language

Vom Parkplatz nehmen wir den Weg weiter Richtung Süden. Nach der Flussquerung geht es auf einem schmalen Weg steil den Wald hinauf bis man zur Levada do Seixal kommt. Man biegt nach rechts ab und folgt dieser bis zum Ribeira do Hortelã (kurz vor einem Tunnel hinter dem großen Wasserfall). Hier ist der Einstieg (über der Levada befindet sich der Haken für das Seilgeländer, direkt unter der Kante der Haken für den langen Abseiler).

From the parking lot, take the path further south. After crossing the river, follow a narrow path steeply uphill through the forest until you reach the Levada do Seixal. Turn right and follow it to the Ribeira do Hortelã (just before a tunnel behind the large waterfall). This is the entry point (above the levada is the anchor for the rope traverse, directly below the edge is the anchor for the long rappel).

Tour (3 h 30):

Return (30 min): machine translated ➜ Original language

Nach dem Zufluss des Rib. do Seixal noch 1 kleiner Abseiler, dann hinaus auf den Weg u. zurück zum Auto.

After the tributary of the Rib. do Seixal 1 small rappel, then out onto the path and back to the car.

Coordinates:

Canyon Start

32.782501°, -17.111536° ↓↑
DMS: 32° 46" 57', -18° 53" 18.47'
DM: 32° 46.95", -18° 53.308"
Google Maps

Parking Entry and Exit

32.7968°, -17.1141° ↓↑
DMS: 32° 47" 48.48', -18° 53" 9.24'
DM: 32° 47.808", -18° 53.154"
Google Maps

Canyon End

32.789°, -17.1155° ↓↑
DMS: 32° 47" 20.4', -18° 53" 4.2'
DM: 32° 47.34", -18° 53.07"
Google Maps

Literatures:

Map

CIGEOE P821 1, Porto Moniz (Ilha da Madeira), 1/25000

1:25000

Map

Kompass WK 234 Madeira 1:50.000

1:50000

Canyoning Book

Canyons de Madère. Antoine Florin, 2007

Cwiki Canyon Info

Canyoning Wiki Link Hortelainf https://canyon.carto.net/cwiki/bin/view/Canyons/HortelainfCanyon.html

Descente Canyon Info

https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon/22142

Ropewiki Canyon Info

https://ropewiki.com/Hortela_(Part_3)

Gallery

https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon/22142

Gallery

http://laurinette.over-blog.fr/article-madere-canyon-de-hortela-109488453.html

Gallery

http://naturadventur.blogspot.de/2011/08/canyon-de-hortela.html

Video

https://youtu.be/95tMAOfpB-0

Video

https://youtu.be/uio1ZTTYE-o

Video

https://youtu.be/vLN9qIckQas

Video

https://youtu.be/husMDIKPPkQ

Unknown

http://www.barrancos.org/Madeira/Hortela.htm

Unknown

http://canyoning.camadeira.com/canyons/ribeira-da-hortela-inferior/

Unknown

http://canyoningmadeira.blogspot.de/search/label/Ribeira%2520da%2520Hortel%25C3%25A3

Unknown

http://dondeestasnirvana.blogspot.de/2011/07/canyon-ribeira-da-hortela-inf.html

Unknown

http://www.barranquistas.es/2017/08/ribeira-do-hortela-inferior.html

28.12.2025 Clarissa Linder ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ machine translated ➜ Original language

Hoher Wasserfall zu Beginn v.a. bei viel Wasser beeindruckend. Sonst leider einiges an Bachbettwanderung (sehr rutschig).

High waterfall at the start is particularly impressive when there is a lot of water. Otherwise unfortunately quite a bit of streambed walking (very slippery).

Other users were: Peter Lampacher maik

24.10.2025 Jennes ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

01.06.2025 tinetine ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) Descente à 6,CAF Avignon/ Nyons. Approche 1h20, descente 5h00, retour 30mn. Eau 12°9. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

02.05.2025 Tchaka ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✕ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) La partie Hortela Inferior n’était pas praticable due aux pluies diluviennes de ces derniers jours. Nous avons fait la partie supérieure en gros débit et nous nous sommes arrêté à la Levada Seixal.Nico & Lio (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

20.04.2025 Sascha Schäfer ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ machine translated ➜ Original language

Aktuell größerer Bauarbeiten im Bereich Levada Einstieg seixal inf. (Nach dem tunnel) Daher wird das wasser über ein damm in den hortela geleitete.

Currently major construction work in the area of Levada entry seixal inferiore (after the tunnel) Therefore, the water is diverted via a dam into the hortela.

Other users were: Mitch

17.10.2024 Alex_tatavovitch ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

10.10.2024 www.verdon.de ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) Sec au début, avec une quantité d'eau sportive à la fin grâce à plusieurs affluents (dont le Folhado). Très belle partie finale. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

04.10.2024 Bina ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) After Junglerain.... Nice Combo. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

04.10.2024 Bina ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ machine translated ➜ Original language

Nach Junglerain den Hortela inf. angehängt.

Attached to the Hortela inferiore after Junglerain.

Other users were: Patrik Bartel

01.10.2024 Castex66 ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

01.10.2024 casa ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) Intégral fait. MAGNIFIQUEÉquipement au top. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

09.04.2024 Pano ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✕ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

27.02.2024 Yan09 ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) DC+, enchaîné après Jungle Rain. Brume (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

24.10.2023 6Squal ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

19.10.2023 casa ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) fait après seixal inf .le début est vraiment très beau (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

19.10.2023 Castex66 ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

17.10.2023 CathyO ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

04.10.2023 Bina ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ machine translated ➜ Original language

Mit Junglerain zusammen ein toller Tag.

A great day together with Junglerain.

Other users were: Patrik Bartel

04.10.2023 Bina ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ no translation available

Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Hortela (partie 3) Did after Jungle Rain. Very nice combo. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/22142/observations.html)

09.03.2023 System User ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ no translation available

Daten importiert von https://canyon.carto.net/cwiki/bin/view/Canyons/HortelainfCanyon.html

Hydrology:

2025-12-28 Clarissa Linder

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