Vau Suspension Bridge – Gola do Salto (Rio Paiva) loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

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Vau Suspension Bridge – Gola do Salto (Rio Paiva) loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

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Vau Suspension Bridge – Gola do Salto (Rio Paiva) loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

02:18

18.9km

490m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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After 1.55 km for 328 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.48 km

Viewpoint

1.80 km

View of 516 Arouca Bridge

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It's now 4 years old, but the infrastructure hasn't developed any further, except for the snack bar when it opened... The toilets... They've seen better days. The rangers have to …

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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

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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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5.97 km

Gola do Salto (Rio Paiva)

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One of the slightly larger rapids in the Rio Paiva. With the kayak certainly an impressive experience.

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8.38 km

Fluvial Beach of Espiunca

Beach

18.8 km

Casa do Areinho (Areinho Riverside Bar and Trailhead)

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Bar at the Areinho river beach on the Paiva River. There is also a parking area here (access to the Passadiços do Paiva trailhead).

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18.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

8.01 km

1.13 km

706 m

628 m

Surfaces

8.92 km

7.75 km

1.55 km

487 m

133 m

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Vau Suspension Bridge – Gola do Salto (Rio Paiva) loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

View of 516 Arouca Bridge

Vau Suspension Bridge

Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

Gola do Salto (Rio Paiva)

Casa do Areinho (Areinho Riverside Bar and Trailhead)

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