Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

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Portugal

Aveiro

Canelas e Espiunca e Espiunca e Espiunca

Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

Hard

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Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

05:33

19.1km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.55 km for 328 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

Paiva Walkways

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Sensational views and landscapes.

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1.48 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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1.88 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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3.01 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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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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5.62 km

Paiva Walkways

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A wonderful tour of 8 km route. At the end of the valley there are taxis waiting to take you back to the parking lot. Of course, it is nicer …

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7.19 km

Paiva Walkways

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If you come from Espiunca, walking this beautiful wooden path up to the bridge costs 2€.

Otherwise, the path is also included in the entrance fee for the bridge and …

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8.38 km

Fluvial Beach of Espiunca

Beach

19.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

7.67 km

1.49 km

786 m

Surfaces

8.26 km

8.10 km

1.55 km

972 m

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

24°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

March 27, 2024,Rio Paiva - Auf dem Holzweg

I was lucky with the weather and had a great hike along the Rio Paiva. The path winds its way along the river through the valley over 1,000 steps and an endless wooden walkway. You pass a large suspension bridge and a few beautiful rapids. We drove the way back in a half-open jeep. Also an experience 😂

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