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Eagle Rock (Penha d'Águia) – Eagle Rocks Summit loop from Porto da Cruz

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Eagle Rock (Penha d'Águia) – Eagle Rocks Summit loop from Porto da Cruz

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Eagle Rock (Penha d'Águia) – Eagle Rocks Summit loop from Porto da Cruz

04:09

9.79km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.32 km for 169 m

After 2.74 km for 2.51 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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279 m

View of Penha de Águia

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The view of the eagle rock is worth seeing. On the cover picture he can be seen from the parking lot. But if you start the tour in the direction …

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2.17 km

Eagle Rock (Penha d'Águia)

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An impressive rock mountain. Should actually be called “Bussard Rock”. Because the birds it is named after are buzzards, they were just thought to be eagles...

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3.58 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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4.09 km

View of Madeira's Highest Mountains

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4.74 km

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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4.78 km

View of Faial

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5.15 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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5.56 km

Ribeira do Faial

Viewpoint

9.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

2.71 km

1.21 km

1.16 km

926 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

2.71 km

2.08 km

927 m

792 m

276 m

Elevation

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Eagle Rock (Penha d'Águia) – Eagle Rocks Summit loop from Porto da Cruz

View of Penha de Águia

Eagle Rock (Penha d'Águia)

Eagle Rocks Summit

View of Madeira's Highest Mountains

View of Faial and the Atlantic Ocean

View of Faial

Start of the ascent to Adlerfelsen

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