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Pico do Arieiro

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Pico do Arieiro

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Zona Especial de Conservação do Maciço Montanhoso Central da Ilha da Madeira

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Location: Curral Das Freiras

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1. Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo - PR1 Vereda do Areeiro route on the island of Madeira

11.0km

05:31

790m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Pico do Areeiro from Ribeira das Cales — PR3 trail on Madeira Island

14.7km

05:12

710m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Pedra Rija Viewpoint – Ninho da Manta Viewpoint loop from Passal

3.75km

01:35

250m

Expert hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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J&J S3ID3L

March 22, 2017

If you want to have the mountain on your own, you have the unique chance of being high up at sunrise without having to run with a flashlight in the dark, as you can reach the mountain by car.
In other ways too (except that it's a grand spectacle above the clouds), it's great to be there at sunrise:
You can hike much more beautifully on the grade (to Pico Ruivo) before all the other hikers have left, you reach Pico Ruivo before possibly hiding in the clouds around noon and you have definitely had the best hours on the mountain!

You can check the weather here: meteoblue.com/de/wetter Forecast/woche/pico-do-arieiro_portugal_2271550
It is important to ensure that there is no chance of a thunderstorm and that the wind is below 25km / h, otherwise it will be dangerous.
The mountain is categorically given too few hours of sun - the site doesn't seem to know what people are saying here in Madeira: "If there are clouds down here, the sun always shines up there."

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Sebastian Kowalke

March 22, 2018

The Pico do Areerio is the third highest peak in Madeira and also the highest place that can be reached by car. The great mountain hiking trail PR 1 to Pico Ruivo starts from here. There is a radar station at the top of the mountain and a large snack bar directly below. If you want to hike from here, you should come as early as possible, as many tourists drive up the mountain for the view and the parking lot fills up quickly.

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Sebastian (Ziggi)

September 15, 2016

The Pico do Arieiro summit can easily be reached by car (quite busy during the day) and at the same time marks the starting point of a magnificent high-altitude hike to the neighboring summit Pico Ruivo ... However, this hike has it in itself and should only be started in good weather (on wind and weather often / Passages often in clouds / fog) - Absolute sure-footedness and vertigo necessary! In addition, with a height difference of almost 300m (multiple stairs !!!) A corresponding condition is required! For some of the tunnels, a flashlight is also recommended!

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Pico do Arieiro

1. Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo - PR1 Vereda do Areeiro route on the island of Madeira

2. Pico do Areeiro from Ribeira das Cales — PR3 trail on Madeira Island

3. Pedra Rija Viewpoint – Ninho da Manta Viewpoint loop from Passal

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