Vau Suspension Bridge – Paiva Walkways loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

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Vau Suspension Bridge – Paiva Walkways loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

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Vau Suspension Bridge – Paiva Walkways loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

02:46

9.21km

270m

Hiking

Moderate 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 19, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.95 km for 328 m

Customers only

After 7.34 km for 328 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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51 m

Areínho River Beach

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Small river beach, quick cooling off possible before climbing up to the suspension bridge.

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910 m

Stone Bridge over the Paiva River

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Brick bridge with an arch that connects the left and right banks to cross the Paiva River.

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1.08 km

Paiva Walkways

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Sensational views and landscapes.

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2.28 km

Paiva Walkways Wooden Boardwalks

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This part of the tour in particular is highly recommended. If you don't want to walk the whole way, you can return halfway to Alvarenga via another suspension bridge or take a taxi.

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4.73 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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4.80 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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6.18 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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7.71 km

Arouca 516 Suspension Bridge

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516 Arouca is a pedestrian bridge in Arouca, northern Portugal, constructed as a suspension bridge. With a length of 516 m, it replaces the 494 m long Charles Kuonen suspension …

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9.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.35 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 5, 2023,Escursione 1 Passerelle del Paiva- Ponte Arouca 516 fino alla spiaggia di Vaud🇵🇹

AROUCA
trekking itinerary in the Passadiços do Paiva, an eight-kilometre walk (including the bridge becomes more) to immerse yourself in nature.
Footpath on wooden walkways that flank the river immersed in small waterfalls, mountains, passages, gorges and the possibility of swimming on the enchanting Vaud beach.
passadicosdopaiva.pt
A pedestrian bridge suspended in the sky at mt. 175 on one of …

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