Silent Hiking 10 days on the Island of Madeira
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
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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
#hiking #solocamping #silentfilm #madeira #portugal #trekking
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 UA-camr. 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!!!
The drone shots are so legit brother! And the ambience music have covered my skin with goosebumps♥️
Thank you 🙌
You didn't catch the best weather, but for me, the rain is the absolute best soundtrack to life 🙂
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.
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!!
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 :)
I had no idea that Madeira looked so incredible, im adding it to my bucket list.
This is better than any BBC documentary. Just awesome stuff. Literally watched frame by frame while finishing a big bowl of noodles
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 😀
Silence, hiking, nature... It's all I need
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.
No need to talk, just contemplate, it's just beautiful! Thanks again for these pictures.
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.
I've been working 7 years as a hiking guide on several destinations. Madeira was my favourite one. This island is absolutely stunning
just mindblowing, cant believe how much effort you put in to make this video
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.~♥
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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.
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 video! thank you for all the work that went into showing us this beautiful island.
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!
Wonderful trip, wonderful island, wonderful shots, wonderful nature! Wonderful!
Thank you for taking us with you on this amazing adventure... what an incredible place and every scene is yet another magnificent view! Brilliant, can't wait to watch more.
Thank you for letting us all go on your trip with you. Another incredible video. Absolutely stunning
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! ❤️
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!
Beautiful shots, there is so much sensitivity in your work . Can't wait to keep up with your journey
Absolutely beautiful, thank you. Love the pace, the sounds and music, the photography and the locations 🙏🏻💕.
Great camera work and editing as always!
Thank you, Harmen!
Absolutely amazing flight ! The scenery is beautiful.😊👌
This was my first time seeing something like this. It was amazing, I didn't want it to end. Thank you.
Another masterpiece from you. Thank You for making these amazing pieces of videos
This is one time I thank UA-cam 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
Preciosa isla, y precioso film!!! Parece un bonito paraíso donde retirarse a vivir!!! 😄
Amazing video, Harmen! You are inspiring
Love your photography and your journey hope to see more soon
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!
Madeira was another excellent presentation…your work is unparalleled!
Absolutely beautiful. Well done.
once again you've made me feel that I have visited another amazing place, thank you for sharing this stunning adventure
Stunning!
Peaceful!
Hypnotic!
Thank you Harmen.
Namaste. 🙏❤
You're most welcome!
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
These videos are so well thought out, thank you very much for this wonderful art.
Thank you very much for such beautiful journey! Such fantastic work!
How inexpressibly wonderful. Such raw beauty. And the rain! Bravo. Love the verses from Job. Nothing else can explain.
O melhor vídeo da natureza sobre a Madeira...Artístico...e realista...lindo trabalho...
WOW!!!! Thank you for showing us this fabulous video❤
Perfeito, lindo de mais.
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!!
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.
Just brilliant. Mesmerizing.
you rock, this is so beautiful and I can't wait to get going this holiday! xx
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!🙏🙂👍⭐👏
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!
Absolutely fantastic video! Thank you!
Absolutely sublime!
Your content is incredibly healing and high quality. I appreciate the dedication and effort u put into your work!
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!
So gorgeous just to watch your walking and experience the incredible vistas by your well done videography! Thank you for sharing and Many More Happy Trails to You!
Epic! Thank you for producing such a masterpiece of content on Madeira Island. Your style of film making is so appreciated. Keep up the great work, Harmen! I'll be watching this video over and over again! Awaiting my next adventure to Madeira. Muito obrigado! Ben
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 !!!!
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.
an extremely well-organised hiker. And what phenomenal footage. Makes one wanna live on Madeira immediately !!
I admire your work, thank you.
Occasionally, UA-cam 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.
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!
So beautiful, I wept. Thank you for this video.
The wild life. Thanks man . Gorgeous
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!
Thank you for sharing this real nature masterpiece and even highlighting the (water) sounds! Good job! 💯👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟
Thank you very much!
Again, thank you for sharing this beautiful island ❤
wonderful report. THANKS❤
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!
Another beautifully filmed hike Harmen. Exceptional drone footage and really like your shots of the abstract and intimate landscape.
Thank you very much!
Amazing, as always.
Absolutely wonderful! Couldn’t praise this film enough.
I have watched your videos countless times, real masterpiece, finally we have a new one!
Awesomeee
Dear Harmen, heartfelt congratulations for another cinematographic masterpiece. Having seen all your splendid videos in the YT, my first impressions have always been amazement for the beauty and diversity of your videos, and a deep gratitude for getting the opportunity to see them. I have been to Madeira, many decades ago, and loved the lush vegetation of the island and the levada walks very much. Thank you so much for your hard work, and for sharing these visual gems 💕
Thanks for the kind words, really appreciate it (:
A blessed work. 🙏 Thank you.
This is a piece of art. A real beauty. Thank you for creating this and sharing with us.
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! (:
You've inspired me. You put Madeira on my list of places I'd like to visit.
So stunning and inspiring! Thanks Harmen. We are going to Madeira soon, but will be sticking to less challenging trails, and staying in a condo. We may venture out of our comfort zone a bit and are prepared for it!
Mind blowing video, incredible landscapes, I didn't know Madeire was so special. Thanks a lot!
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.
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!
Thank you very much for a such a great video. Capturing the beauty of nature, and why is so so important natural parks and preservation.
Absolutely superbe !
Merci !
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.
I always start my morning with one of your videos, I have been watching hiking videos the past 6 years for so many UA-cam 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!
Thank u Harmen for sharing such an incredible video…❤
WOW Harmen, amazing place, excellently filmed!
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.
You are, by far, my favorite artist on the planet. Thank you for doing what you do.
ThAnKs¡
absolutely beautiful what you have done 👍
Thanks! Great video!!
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 🙂
My brother in Christ, I never comment anything on UA-cam, 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 (:
Amazing footage, incredible photographs! what a beautiful experience it must have been!
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.