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Eagle Rocks Summit – Forest Trail loop from Faial

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Eagle Rocks Summit – Forest Trail loop from Faial

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Eagle Rocks Summit – Forest Trail loop from Faial

02:23

3.59km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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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.

After 100 m for 3.39 km

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Start point

Restaurant

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511 m

View of Faial and the Atlantic Ocean

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Very nice views of Faial and the Atlantic on the ascent to the summit

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1.02 km

View of Faial

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Small path hidden behind fallen tree

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1.76 km

Eagle Rocks Summit

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After enjoying the great view, it is worthwhile to continue walking to the view of Porto da Cruz:
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2.27 km

View of Madeira's Highest Mountains

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2.67 km

Start of the ascent to Adlerfelsen

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Everything looks harmless here ... but it gets steep and sweaty.

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3.59 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

176 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

22°C

19°C

44 %

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Comments

August 29, 2023,Madeira 🇵🇹: Steile Wanderung hinauf auf den Adlerfelsen bzw. Penha de Águia ⛰️🦅

Quite a climb at a short distance. In summer only recommended on at least partly cloudy days. The path leads through a wooded slope, but on warm summer days it heats up quite a bit on the coast. All in all: short but quite crisp tour that is really fun.

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May 19, 2022,🇵🇹 Madeira: Auf den Adlerfelsen (Rother #21)

Short but strenuous ascent and descent to the landmark of Madeira's north coast.

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December 3, 2021,Caminho Penha D'Àguia

For this strenuous ascent and descent to the Adlerfelsen you need sturdy shoes, dry weather, surefootedness and a head for heights. At first I thought the descent would be difficult, but from above you could see the little stumps and steps. In between you will be rewarded again and again with beautiful views. When you are in the forest around …

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June 24, 2022,🇵🇹 Penha de Águia de Baixo - Penha de Águia (590 m) - Penha de Águia de Baixo

The very steep ascent to the Penha de Águia (Eagle Rock) begins in Penha de Águia de Baixo at a height of approx. 592 m. The path is very exposed in parts and not secured. Although there is no danger of falling, it is not completely connected either. At first a look at the Atlantic and Faial with the connected …

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April 22, 2022,Wanderung zum Adlerfelsen 22.04.2022

A bit off the beaten path on narrow paths with great views. A very sweaty ascent, but definitely worth it.

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Eagle Rocks Summit – Forest Trail loop from Faial

View of Faial

View of Faial and the Atlantic Ocean

View of Faial

Eagle Rocks Summit

View of Madeira's Highest Mountains

Sea View from Coastal Cliffs

Forest Trail

Start of the ascent to Adlerfelsen

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