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Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo

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Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo

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October 17, 2021

Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo

Hard

04:52

9.04km

1.9km/h

750m

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Overview

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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34 m

Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m)

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The Pico do Arieiro is one of the must-see natural sites on the island of Madeira. At 1,818 meters above sea level, it is the third highest peak on the …

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505 m

Stone Staircase to Pico do Arieiro

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Nice tour with great moments again and again 🤩

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4.44 km

The ascent on the PR1 to Pico Ruivo leads through a heather forest, which was badly damaged by a fire years ago. Now countless broom bushes grow between the white skeletal trees and the place has a very special atmosphere.

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5.07 km

Saddle

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After a long and demanding climb, an incredible view awaits you on the narrow saddle between Pico Ruivo and Pico das Torres. Deep valleys extend on both sides of the …

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5.15 km

Steep stair climb

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Impressive landscape

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5.79 km

Poio Moledo Viewpoint

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Very varied section with many opportunities to see into the valley and to the coast.

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7.01 km

Pico do Gato Tunnel

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The different layers of rock give the impression that an impressive waterfall is leaning down here.

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7.81 km

Pedra Rija Viewpoint

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Coming from Pico do Areeiro, you reach this vantage point after about one kilometer. Shortly before is the often photographed staircase with steep precipices on both sides.

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9.04 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

2.29 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

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Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo

Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m)

Stone Staircase to Pico do Arieiro

Ascent to Pico Ruivo

Saddle

Steep stair climb

Poio Moledo Viewpoint

Pico do Gato Tunnel

Pedra Rija Viewpoint

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