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Alvarenga

Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

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Portugal
Aveiro
Alvarenga

Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

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Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

04:29

15.8km

340m

Intermediate 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: August 7, 2025

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1.34 km

Arouca 516 Suspension Bridge (Ponte Suspensa de Arouca) — Alvarenga Entrance

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If you cross the bridge at Alvarenga and then take the wooden walkway along the Rio Paiva to Espiunca, you should remember that you will need a taxi from there …

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2.41 km

View of 516 Arouca Bridge

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It's now 4 years old, but the infrastructure hasn't developed any further, except for the snack bar when it opened... The toilets... They've seen better days. The rangers have to …

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3

2.48 km

Paiva Walkways Wooden Boardwalks

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When it rains, the wood is a little slippery despite the grooves, so just be a little more careful, but there is a railing so you can hold on. You …

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3.62 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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4.93 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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6

5.00 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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7

6.23 km

Paiva Walkways

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A wonderful tour of 8 km route. At the end of the valley there are taxis waiting to take you back to the parking lot. Of course, it is nicer …

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7.79 km

Paiva Walkways

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If you come from Espiunca, walking this beautiful wooden path up to the bridge costs 2€.

Otherwise, the path is also included in the entrance fee for the bridge and …

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15.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.21 km

6.39 km

1.91 km

320 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

4.13 km

3.00 km

1.18 km

594 m

160 m

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