Camí de s'Arxiduc (Archduke's Trail)
The Camí de s'Arxiduc — the Archduke's Trail — is a high ridge walk above Valldemossa, built by Archduke Ludwig Salvator so he could ride out to the best viewpoints on his Tramuntana estate. It climbs out of the village onto an airy escarpment where the path runs along the lip of the cliffs, with the whole north-west coast falling away to the sea on one side. On a clear day you can see along the Tramuntana and out over the water for miles. The walking itself is only moderate, but the trail earns its place on an adventurous list through exposure: long stretches follow an unprotected cliff edge, so it is not for anyone uneasy with heights or for bad weather. Most walkers loop it from Valldemossa or link it through to Deià. Bring sun cover — the ridge is open with little shade. Practical: Free · No fixed schedule · Circular from Valldemossa (or point-to-point to Deià) · Exposed cliff-edge sections.
