Pico do Areeiro e Pico Ruivo — percurso PR1 Vereda do Areeiro na Ilha da Madeira

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Pico do Areeiro e Pico Ruivo — percurso PR1 Vereda do Areeiro na Ilha da Madeira

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Pico do Areeiro e Pico Ruivo — percurso PR1 Vereda do Areeiro na Ilha da Madeira

03:14

11.0km

1,000m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 784 m for 1.19 km

After 2.85 km for 2.09 km

After 6.04 km for 2.09 km

After 9.02 km for 1.19 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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121 m

Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m)

Highlight • Summit

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 island. It offers spectacular views of the steep cliffs it dominates as well as an infinite horizon over the ocean.

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773 m

Ninho da Manta Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Ninho da Manta viewpoint is located just a few meters from the start of the Vereda do Areeiro route (PR1), one of the most famous hikes in Madeira. It has therefore become an obligatory stop, both for hikers setting off from here to the island's highest peak and for visitors to Pico do Areeiro.
This observation point next to the Pousada do Pico do Areeiro was called Ninho da Manta because a common buzzard (Buteo buteo), a bird of prey, supposedly nested there. You can see the municipality of São Roque do Faial and the valley of Fajã da Nogueira, the preferred nesting site of the shearwater (Puffinus puffinus).
Likewise, from the Ninho da Manta viewpoint you can see part of the central mountain range of Madeira. The landscape is dominated by impressive rock formations that often rise above the clouds. The endemic species of the Madeira petrel (Pterodroma madeira), which is considered the most threatened lake, also nests here

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1.83 km

Pico do Gato Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The best thing is to get a headlamp so that you have your hands free and can always see where your head is pointing.

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4.91 km

Pico Ruivo shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Pico Ruivo refuge is a few minutes from the summit. It suggests an ideal break with breathtaking views of the island's most impressive mountains. Totally disheartening!

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5.37 km

Pico Ruivo Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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11.0 km

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Parking

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