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Gipfel des Pico Ruivo – Treppe zum Pico Ruivo Runde von Viveiro Florestal do Pico das Pedras

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Gipfel des Pico Ruivo – Treppe zum Pico Ruivo Runde von Viveiro Florestal do Pico das Pedras

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January 18, 2026

Gipfel des Pico Ruivo – Treppe zum Pico Ruivo Runde von Viveiro Florestal do Pico das Pedras

Hard

06:45

16.3km

2.4km/h

1,100m

1,090m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.2 km for 4.43 km

Closed: • 7:00 PM-7:00 AM (otherwise open)

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.67 km

Laurisilva Rainforest Trail, Madeira Natural Park

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In rainy weather you are almost alone here; it gets damp in the tunnels and from above anyway. So run in the drizzle and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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5.51 km

Mountain view from Achada do Teixeira

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A hearty hut with delicious dishes and a friendly Tyrolean hut host.

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7.61 km

View from Pico Ruivo

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From this point, you have a view of both Pico Ruivo and the Encumeada Alta mountain range – a panorama of rugged ridges, deep valleys, and often spectacular cloud formations. …

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8.24 km

Pico Ruivo Summit

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Pico Ruivo is the highest point on the island of Madeira from its height of 1,862 meters. This must-see offers an absolutely magical view of the island as well as the jagged cliffs it surrounds.

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8.46 km

Pico Ruivo Steps

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Very nice hike in a fantastically beautiful landscape 🤩

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9.20 km

View of the gnarled tree in Madeira Natural Park

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From this vantage point, you have a direct view of a gnarled, wind-sculpted tree, standing like a natural sculpture in the landscape. A truly mystical atmosphere is created amidst the …

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9.32 km

View of Pico Ruivo

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From this vantage point, you have an impressive view of Pico Ruivo, rising majestically from the mountain range as Madeira's highest peak. Depending on the weather, the summit may be …

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16.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

4.54 km

4.17 km

732 m

229 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

4.54 km

3.78 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

Route Details

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

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Gipfel des Pico Ruivo – Treppe zum Pico Ruivo Runde von Viveiro Florestal do Pico das Pedras

Laurisilva Rainforest Trail, Madeira Natural Park

Mountain view from Achada do Teixeira

View from Pico Ruivo

Pico Ruivo Summit

Pico Ruivo Steps

View of the gnarled tree in Madeira Natural Park

View of Pico Ruivo

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