Silent Hiking 10 days on the Island of Madeira
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► ABOUT THIS HIKE
In January 2023 I hiked for 10 days on the Island of Madeira. I started in the small town of Porto Moniz in the west and headed up the great plateau of Paul da Serra. I visited the 25 Fontes waterfalls and passed through a 2-kilometers tunnel to get to the coastal town of Seixal. Back on the pleteau I headed east towards Pico Grande, the second tallest peak on the island. I slept in a cave and descended down to the remote town of Curral Das Freiras (the valley of the nuns) hidden in a deep valley. I climbed up to the main ridge but was forced to descend down again the next morning due to unseasonable amounts of rain and cold. The next morning I climbed back up via a different route and merged onto trail PR1 via Pico do Arieiro. PR1 is the most beautiful trail on the island. I climbed to the top of the island: Pico Ruivo at 1862 meters. I camped overlooking the valley of Curral Das Freiras with an astonishing sunset. The last day I arrived on the peninsula Ponta de Sao Lourenco, the furthest one can walk east.
Full itinerary on harmenhoek.com/itinerary.
This is an ambient film without dialog.
► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro: Aerial Madeira
1:37 Day 1 - The foggy forest
4:22 Day 2 - Watefalls and the tunnel
9:34 Day 3 - The coastal fortress of Seixal
12:31 Day 4+5 - Climbing Pico Grande
17:11 Day 6 - The valley of the nuns (Curral das Freiras)
19:33 Day 7 - Retreat from the storm
20:24 Day 8 - The most beautiful trail and campsite on the island
25:19 Day 9 - Storm on the mountain
26:49 Day 10 - The furthest one can walk east
30:11 Outro: Photos
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The amount of effort, planning and creativity, you put into this is incredible! It's amazing that we live in a time, where a single person can create such a piece of art and spread it to everyone for free.
The drone shots are so legit brother! And the ambience music have covered my skin with goosebumps♥️
Thank you 🙌
I had no idea that Madeira looked so incredible, im adding it to my bucket list.
just mindblowing, cant believe how much effort you put in to make this video
You take top spot in my book as the best nature videographer! You are one of a rare breed that will have the courage to take the extreme efforts to creating beautiful, compelling, artistic compositions and putting it altogether into a tapestry of seamless perfection. This all taking place without egoic narration and commentary. Powerful work Harmen! Each of your videos capture such detail from the most finite of incremental to the vast pinnacles of grandeur while following a path that tells the complete story footstep by footstep without saying a word. I understand your stories completely! Just love your work sir! Keep it up!
Thanks for the kind words! I see myself as a filmmaker, not a KZheadr. Hope I never draw the attention away from nature.
I have to echo the sentiments Harmen. You've placed inside of me a desire to become brave, move out of my comfort zone and go explore. Thank you for sharing beautiful trip. Definitely a filmmaker that captures the silence, beauty and aloneness of such a trip. I hope I can step out soon
Job 12:7-10 New Century Version (NCV) Speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea tell you. Every one of these knows that the hand of the LORD has done this. The life of every creature and the breath of all people are in God's hand. Most fitting
@@HarmenHoek ah, so you do the editing yourself? You love the nature AND filmmaking? And you've combined your passions. And here we are, enjoying the fruits all your (probably) hard efforts.
Тезка, вы выразили мои чувства гораздо сильнее, чем я смог написать!!! Харман просто гений!!!
Every shot is a painting. You are an incredible filmmaker! What a stunning film from start to finish. You have inspired me to go to Madeira myself, thank you :)
Silence, hiking, nature... It's all I need
I don't get tired watching your art on Madeira. You have brilliantly captured the soul of the island which touches me equally every time I visit it. It is so poetic and dreamy one can meditate with it.
Thank you so much 😀
Harmen, your work literally brought me to tears. I'd really like to thank you, not only for your work but to the enormous effort you put in every video as well. Your work is literally amazing. It's not only a video, is an experience, and quite a marvellous one. Really, thank you!!
You are welcome! Glad people enjoy my videos, and even more glad that people take time to express their appreciation. Thanks!
@@HarmenHoek You are the best!!
No need to talk, just contemplate, it's just beautiful! Thanks again for these pictures.
This is better than any BBC documentary. Just awesome stuff. Literally watched frame by frame while finishing a big bowl of noodles
WOW! This guy is absolutely at the top of his game, and what a game to be in! I love the way he lets the pictures tell the story, and every picture is on the money.
So much solitude. So much freedom. So much dedication put into making all those shots. This put my soul at ease. Thank you. PS! That closeup of the bird. Just something unique and special about that!
I also noticed the bird especially on its paws, poor bird looks like it has an infection in its paws and can barely support itself
@@jorge4 What are you on about?! That's a healthy looking bird. And he walks just fine. That's how bird feet look. Some birds stay to the ground you know. It's just a nice moment. Stop trying to make this out to something negative and be that it has some kind of sickness. It's a nice moment of a curious bird caught on film..... If you see something more. That's your own bias talking.
@@martinstuvland8620 I think he was talking about the bird at 5:46...
@@armada740 Ah, thanks for pointing that out! Yea. He's right. Even though some birds take up one foot to rest. This one looks to have something iffy going on. Again. Thank you for pointing it out. Didn't even notice there was a bird there!
@@jorge4 If you're talking about the bird at 5:46. I understand what you mean. If that's the case. Apologies for laying into you! Didn't even notice there was a bird there.
22:38 I don't know why... but you going into the light and disappearing is one of the most beautiful shots I've ever seen. It is almost like in a dream and just how I would imagine death and the soul leaving the body. Its so beautiful in a really strange way. I've watched youtube like 10 years now and never seen anything like this. Thank you for this my friend!
Incredibly moving and beautiful. Madeira is on my bucket list after Socotra, Yemen. Thank you for sharing your tremendous journey with us
The wild life. Thanks man . Gorgeous
Your content is incredibly healing and high quality. I appreciate the dedication and effort u put into your work!
How inexpressibly wonderful. Such raw beauty. And the rain! Bravo. Love the verses from Job. Nothing else can explain.
This is probably the best silent hiking video I have seen in my life and I have been in some magnificent places. Kudos to you!
I've been working 7 years as a hiking guide on several destinations. Madeira was my favourite one. This island is absolutely stunning
I think this is perhaps the best photography I've ever seen of Madeira. Visited four times and done a lot of research but this still blew me away!
Thanks!
This channel is an order of magnitude above anything else I've seen in the genre. Amazing work.
I will give you
two comments for that. Thanks
I'm blown away by the camera work, the views are stunning but everytime I seen you walking in the distance I had in mind that you have to go back for the camera ;D but dedication pays off because this video is a piece of art.
Thanks a lot!
Stunning! Peaceful! Hypnotic! Thank you Harmen. Namaste. 🙏❤
You're most welcome!
I normally do not like music when people do these types of videos. I travel a lot on a budget, so I view a lot of videos. This was marvelous. The music was soft and soothing and added to the ambiance of your filming. Absolutely wonderful video.
This is the best hiking video of Madeira by far! You did a great job, mate! All of your videos are top quality! I am glad I discovered your channel!🙏🙂👍⭐👏
I was just chilling around in the morning , got myself a cup of a great green tea , opened YT and this masterpiece showed out of nowhere. Brooo , this is such a well-made video I tend to appreciate. The location, the editing , the atmosphere - top notch. Nice work !
no voice, just music WOW thanks for these amazing impressions
The footage is incredible. The places you walk are extraordinary. I was away from the world for 30 minutes. A video that treats the human soul. I appreciate and envy you. Thanks a lot.
You've inspired me. You put Madeira on my list of places I'd like to visit.
Hello, my friend Your video is awesome and fantastic. Thanks for sharing. I love your channel! Have a happy day.👍🏼
This is one of the most breath-taking scenery I have ever seen, and I have seen quite a bit. The forest and the waterfalls look like something straight out of Lord of the Rings.
You can't be disappointed with Harmen, he always delivers! Once again, the cinematography, drone shots, close-ups of small details, time lapse are beautiful. And big filming and editing work behind all that. Madeira is gorgeous and its atmosphere too, and Harmen knows how to render it in the movie. Can't wait for your next video ❤👍
I never understand how people can leave such beautiful comments. I appreciate it a lot. (:
I have been following hiking videos for years. I follow some other adventurers, but no one is as Harmen. A guy coming from a country with no mountains suddenly becomes the expert in filmmaking mountains around the world. Really great job!
@@HarmenHoek I just discovered your channel. It's because you bring them into your journey, you touch their soul with beauty and nature your talent! ❤️
Occasionally, KZhead recommendations get it right. New favorite channel. I’m experiencing a very busy and stressful time in my life which has kept me from being able to hike since the beginning of this year. This video was like the perfect antidote/therapy/meditation. I have never seen a video so accurately capture the feeling of being out in nature. The way you connect the footage, the sounds, and the perfection of the accompanying music.. true cinematography. Thank you for sharing these videos.
Me and my family just found out this channel and we literally cannot stop watching your videos 😍
You didn't catch the best weather, but for me, the rain is the absolute best soundtrack to life 🙂
Can't wait
2 more hours ...
breathtaking piece of art! After visiting the island I was sceptical that it's beauty could be captured in pictures but you made it happen somehow. Also excellent soundtrack!
Such a beautiful film of an incredible place. You work is such an inspiration to me!
Thank you for this video, brings back good memories from Madeira.
Wow, the local people really know how to build trails! And Harman can keep the camera rolling even during miserable times where you just want to run to the nearest shelter pub. Amazing. Iv;e been looking a this island, seeing the trails and water systems and was blown away.
You are, by far, my favorite artist on the planet. Thank you for doing what you do.
ThAnKs¡
Einfach Wow! Von den Bildaufnahmen über die Videobearbeitung bis hin zu der Tatsache, das Alles erlebt haben zu dürfen. Sehr beeindruckend. Vielen Dank für diesen wundervollen Eindruck.
Most beautiful silent film I’ve ever seen. As a photographer and filmmaker, I applaud this. Flawless cinematography. Submit this somewhere x
You capture and share with the world the essence, the soul, of hiking. Your work is deeply moving. Words cannot describe. Exquisite. Delightful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, mi hermano.
Thank you so much 🙂
Mr. Hoek what you do is art. Your films are amazing, my 19-year-old boy shared them with me, and watching them is one of my favorite things to do,. Greetings from South America.
I envy you… your travels are incredible… beautiful scenery.. amazing journey.
Extraordinary film once again. Hard to comprehend that these are made entirely by one man. Thanks for sharing your art and adventures with the world
Als dank voor alle schitterende videos. Ik hoop er nog veel te mogen zien in de toekomst!
Ook bedankt, Vincent! Excuus voor de late reactie.
@@HarmenHoek lol ik dacht dat je duits was.
Your video made me cry. I felt transported, moved by these magnifcient, grandiose and breathtaking views. And i cannot even begin to imagine what you have gained by hiking alone, silent on those 10 days ! It must have been like a self 10 days long healing therapy. Thank you for sharing !!!!
Thanks for the content you post regularly, it has helped a lot with my depression!
My brother in Christ, I never comment anything on KZhead, but I GOT to let you know: your cinematography is unparalleled, truly breathtaking. Some of this shots are comparable to the signature Roger Deakins eye. Keep up the incredible job, you kick ass
Thanks (:
Best hiking channel on KZhead.
Thanks a lot!
Ein außergewöhnlich schönes Video. Quasi eine Meditation. Wir waren oft dort und sind nun animiert worden, wieder dorthin zurückkehren. ❤ Dank.
The Film is great, for sure! It's well balanced background sound and music make the amazing landscapes even more beautiful! Keep going, please!
Hello, new viewer here! Just want to say this video (and your channel in general) is incredible. Brought back a lot of dreams I had to travel and see the world as a young man. Somehow I’ve got caught up in the corporate race and city life in the last few years. This truly inspired me once more to make hiking and travelling a priority again. Can’t thank you enough. Good luck in Patagonia! Wish I could come!
Blew me away!!!😮 so absolutely gorgeous. Never knew Portugal had all these wonderful places to enjoy nature. From the mountains to the sea it is breathtaking. Wish I lived in the red roofed village with the colorful rainbow. So beautiful. Thanks for this otherworldly trip, Harmen. 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️🇺🇸❤️
Oh yea, this island has so much variation. Could easily spend a month here and still see new things every day. Thanks for the comment.
I'd like to add that Portugal has two autonomous archipelagos/regions. One being Madeira Islands (Madeira, Porto Santo, Desertas and Selvagens islands) and the other region being the Azores. Much closer to the USA and made up of 9 main islands. Both regions are stunning with Amazing trails and views
Pure beauty, pure visual art ! As allways you work hard and pour passion in every image you take for our joy . Thank you ! Probably the best movies in world trekking on You Tube. You have a new subscriber.
I always marvel at how tranquil Harmen's walks are. There are so many places on this planet where it is impossible not to be invaded by a group of people yakking loudly about the most inconsequential things. In many cases they also have some annoying music playing as they turn a natural outing into some form of popular entertainment. This hiking film captures what can only be called idylls, transitory episodes filled with breathtaking beauty.
Olá Harmen, I have already watched a few from your videos previously and I got surprised when saw you have been in Madeira, my home island :) I got excited to watch it and it was so enjoyable, and fun/strage to recongnize all the paths you walked... You captured the beauty of the island in a woderful way!! Congratulations! Now you have to come in summer to experience another island ;) Thank you!!
I can only say thank you, for creating this video, it brought me to tears. Being form Madeira but currelntly living abroad, you brought me back a magical feeling I only feel everytime go back home, made me realise how much I miss being there and going arround the island exploring. Absolute masterpiece you made!
Amidst the turmoil and chaos of existence, I yearned for a sanctuary where I could seek refuge from the burdens of reality. And now, in this moment, I have found it - a means of emancipation, a path to liberation, a way to break free from the shackles of my mundane existence. This, my dear friend, is the escape that my soul has been longing for. Thank you.
the commitment of the shots are just outstanding , i cant imagine the process of trial and error to achieve such a compelling story fabulous
Salut Harmen Encore une superbe video! que de beaux paysages mais c'est surtout ta façon de nous les montrer. J'adore, je suis vraiment fan! Bravo, bravo et Bravo. Vivement la prochaine
Madeira was another excellent presentation…your work is unparalleled!
어제 처음 당신을 알게 됐습니다. 조용한 하이킹에 매료 됐습니다. 당신은 중세시대 멋진 기사 같아요. 당신 덕분에 아름다운 자연을 감상할 수 있어서 행복 합니다. 모두 당신 덕분입니다. 고맙습니다. 사랑합니다.~♥
beautiful, great to see people adding this beauty to the tech world. Thank you& Good Health.🍀🍁
I always start my morning with one of your videos, I have been watching hiking videos the past 6 years for so many KZhead channels and a wonderful adventures like you, I like what they did with their style and videos, but your videos it's different than others , I feel that you're taking me with your adventure, no talking no loudly music just the sound of natural and footsteps, you always deliver the feeling without telling a word, I always feel emotional when I see your videos sometimes, tears, joy, wonder, and thinking. Thank you so much for all this videos Never stop.
Thanks for the kind words, more to come!
Great camera work and editing as always! Thank you, Harmen!
This is a turn over of videos obout Madeira island, thanks for the amazing work promoting the Island. The quality and editing so fatanstic.
It is impossible to make it better. Congrats!!
I have watched your videos countless times, real masterpiece, finally we have a new one!
Awesomeee
It's like a documentary film. This is such a beautiful, peaceful video. I enjoyed watching the wonderful video.😍👍
Thanks you (:
This is an absolute stunning piece of work..
Appreciated!
This is exquisite in all ways. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. Love from San Francisco in the U.S.!
This is hiking film art in perfection! A great adventure and a wonderful experience. Nothing more to add. Thank you again for such an inspiring video and all your efforts in re-establishing the link to nature. Madeira looks incredible through your lens. That's a great start to the weekend ;)
Thank you Mario! I can really recommend this place, so great for hiking!
I didn't knew my country was so beautifull till this day. Impressive videography skills, the scenes are outstanding. I can't wait for the Açores silent hike!
It was the best KZheadr video I've ever seen. Thank you for your hard work.
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Thank you for showing my home to the world! Take care!
So nice of you
Absolutely amazing flight ! The scenery is beautiful.😊👌
Wonderful trip, wonderful island, wonderful shots, wonderful nature! Wonderful!
What an ominous place. Beautiful yet foreboding. Wonderful filming. 30 mins well spent in escape thanks
Best videos of the world… yours! I watch you from Spain 🫶🏻❤🌍
Thank you so much!
This video is so cool! I felt like I was right there with you on your 10-day silent hiking adventure on Madeira. The scenery was absolutely stunning and the silence really added to the peaceful vibe. It's great to see people exploring nature in such a mindful way. Thanks for sharing your amazing experience with us!
Awesome! Thank you for the comment! (:
This is one time I thank KZhead for its algorithm and bringing you to my suggested videos list and man am I in love with your courage for adventure, your passion for planning shots, your eye for detail, your precision for sound and your patience for editing!!! I’m in love with your masterpieces! I share them with friends and invite them on mini vacations 😁. Be safe and continue what you are doing with great passion! Love from the Caribbean
Amazing video, Harmen! You are inspiring
Wow - Can’t say enough about your skilz - amazing patience for the glitter shots appearing over and over on my screen . Lovely video - perfectly crafted. I’m a new found fan.
Thank you!
Preciosa isla, y precioso film!!! Parece un bonito paraíso donde retirarse a vivir!!! 😄
Join me in Patagonia from November 8-15! ► Book your spot on: harmenhoek.com/grouphike I am organizing my very first group trip to Patagonia from November 8-15. We'll doing a lot of hiking and cool other adventures some of the most beautiful locations in Patagonia! And exclusively for this trip I'll talk about my trip planning process and filmmaking + editing workflow (for those interested of course). No need to have backpacking experience, we'll be staying in hotels and are accompanied by a local guide. Check out the website for the full itinerary, pricing and more! Only limited spots available. Super excited about this!
Congratulations on your upcoming 100K subscriber mark! 🎉🥳 A group hike is a great idea, but I believe one has to be in great shape to be able to join you on these hikes.
This looks amazing 😍 Love all your nature footage
@@FinchNatureRelax Thanks!
I wish I could go if thats in Scotland haha but cannot...
Hey bro is that Big Agnes Copper 1 or 2 that you are using? Any problems in high winds like in Scotland or coping ok? any other issues or non as Im thinking of getting one as its freestanding so be nice to have one for hard ground etc.
These videos are so well thought out, thank you very much for this wonderful art.
superschön, tolle Landschaft, bin immer wieder begeistert was diese kleine Insel so zu bieten hat
Wow, this ambient film of your 10-day hike on Madeira is breathtaking! The stunning scenery and your adventurous spirit are truly inspiring. It's incredible how you managed to capture the beauty of the island without any dialogue. Watching this film, I felt like I was right there with you on the journey. It makes me want to explore Madeira myself, and I'm sure our viewers would love to see more videos like this on our channel. Thanks for sharing your incredible experience!
Thank you for sharing this real nature masterpiece and even highlighting the (water) sounds! Good job! 💯👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟
Thank you very much!
Great video. The opening clip is just 👌👌. Well done 😊😊
One of the best locations and vintage I have ever seen....
Absolutely stunning! You capture everything so beautifully. Thank you for making these videos, it brings me peace and so much joy. Echt super Harmen! God bless you🙏
Thanks a lot!
Amazing! It's crazy how to make such great video in such unfriendly weather and so rapidly changing light conditions with all this water around :)
Couldn't agree more!
Excellent footage and wonderfull sceneries awaking warm memories of our holidays on that island ❤😊
It's one of the most beautiful and amazing videos that I've ever seen in my life here on KZhead. Thank you for this
Another beautifully filmed hike Harmen. Exceptional drone footage and really like your shots of the abstract and intimate landscape.
Thank you very much!