{
  "name": "Encumeada to Paul da Serra",
  "slug": "er105-encumeada-paul-da-serra",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/er105-encumeada-paul-da-serra/",
  "summary": "The high mountain road climbing from the Encumeada pass onto Madeira's Paul da Serra plateau, with the Lombo do Mouro hairpin and Bica da Cana viewpoint.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "ER105"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "Portugal",
    "region": "Madeira",
    "start": {
      "name": "Boca da Encumeada",
      "lat": 32.754347,
      "lon": -17.018808
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Bica da Cana",
      "lat": 32.755695,
      "lon": -17.05901
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 5.2,
    "lengthKm": 8.4,
    "driveMinutes": 11,
    "corners": 60,
    "hairpins": 1,
    "maxGradientPercent": 12,
    "summitMetres": 1573.3,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "moderate",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 6
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Fast-moving cloud cutting visibility on the climb",
    "Exposed wet and windy plateau sections",
    "Stray cattle on the open upland"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "mountain",
    "moorland",
    "valley",
    "forest"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Boca da Encumeada",
    "Canto do Muro",
    "Miradouro Molinas"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 64
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-25"
}