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Pico do Arieiro – Ninho da Manta Viewpoint loop from Passal

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Pico do Arieiro – Ninho da Manta Viewpoint loop from Passal

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Pico do Arieiro – Ninho da Manta Viewpoint loop from Passal

01:35

3.75km

240m

Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

776 m in total

Waypoints

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Parking

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744 m

PR1 Vereda do Areeiro (Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Trail)

The mountains of Madeira are fantastic! 🤩

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797 m

Pico do Arieiro

The path to Pico Ruivo is currently closed due to rockfalls and forest fires.
It is recommended to take the northern ascent to the summit.

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863 m

Stairway to Heaven – PR1 Vereda do Areeiro

The path is something for the eye, it leads directly over the narrow ridge and is secured with steel cables.

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1.27 km

Pedra Rija Stairway

On the first third of the trail is the Petra Rija viewpoint. Directly behind it, the stairway leads to nothingness on a narrow fore-summit. Especially when the summit is shrouded …

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1.47 km

Ninho da Manta Viewpoint

The Ninho da Manta viewpoint is located a few metres from the start of the Vereda do Areeiro route (PR1), one of the most famous hikes in Madeira. It has …

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1.88 km

Miradouro Pedra Rija

The Miradouro Pedra Rija is an impressive viewpoint along the PR1 hiking trail – Vereda do Areeiro in Madeira. It is located approximately 1.2 km from the starting point at …

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1.92 km

Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Ridge Trail

The typical image that one has in mind on the tour from Pico Ruivo to Picu Areeiro: the ridge hike.
The path is well developed, railings give you security. The view to the left and right is fantastic.

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3.64 km

Hiking Car Park Below Pico do Areeiro

Below the peak of Pico do Arieiro there is a parking lot, which is the starting point of the hike.

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3.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.70 km

1.31 km

397 m

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

1.53 km

340 m

160 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 15 October

18°C

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70 %

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Pico do Arieiro – Ninho da Manta Viewpoint loop from Passal

PR1 Vereda do Areeiro (Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Trail)

Pico do Arieiro

Stairway to Heaven – PR1 Vereda do Areeiro

Pedra Rija Stairway

Ninho da Manta Viewpoint

Miradouro Pedra Rija

Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Ridge Trail

Hiking Car Park Below Pico do Areeiro

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