Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 18, 2026

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51 m

Areínho River Beach

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Small river beach, quick cooling off possible before climbing up to the suspension bridge.

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910 m

Stone Bridge over the Paiva River

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Brick bridge with an arch that connects the left and right banks to cross the Paiva River.

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1.08 km

Paiva Walkways

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Sensational views and landscapes.

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2.28 km

Paiva Walkways Wooden Boardwalks

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This part of the tour in particular is highly recommended. If you don't want to walk the whole way, you can return halfway to Alvarenga via another suspension bridge or take a taxi.

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4.73 km

Vau Suspension Bridge

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This small suspension bridge is located along the boardwalk path that leads up to the large Arouca suspension bridge. It spans the Rio Paiva river.

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4.80 km

Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

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After the forest fires on September 24, only the bridge is still open. Hopefully the repairs will go quickly.

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6.18 km

Paiva Walkways

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Very worthwhile path that is already included in the entry fee for the Arouca 516. The complete section takes up to 3 hours. It is possible to take a taxi …

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7.71 km

Arouca 516 Suspension Bridge

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516 Arouca is a pedestrian bridge in Arouca, northern Portugal, constructed as a suspension bridge. With a length of 516 m, it replaces the 494 m long Charles Kuonen suspension …

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9.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.35 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Sunday 19 April

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6 %

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