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Aveiro

Canelas e Espiunca e Espiunca e Espiunca

Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

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Portugal

Aveiro

Canelas e Espiunca e Espiunca e Espiunca

Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

Hard

4.6

(20)

hikers

Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

05:30

18.9km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: October 29, 2025

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62 m

Paiva Walkways

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Even in Portugal, this highlight is still relatively unknown. Only since the bridge was completed has this area become better known.

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3.01 km

Paiva Walkways

Highlight • Trail

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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4.33 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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4.39 km

Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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5.62 km

Paiva Walkways

Highlight • Trail

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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7.19 km

Paiva Walkways

Highlight • Trail

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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8.38 km

Fluvial Beach of Espiunca

Beach

18.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

8.28 km

805 m

695 m

Surfaces

8.50 km

8.10 km

1.65 km

381 m

227 m

Elevation

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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