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Narrow path with spectacular views near summit of Pico Arieiro

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Achada do Teixeira onto Pico Ruivo & Pico Arieiro

recommended route Difficulty

10.2 km

3:20 h

680 m

454 m

This unforgettable walk connects the highest peaks of the island: Pico Ruivo & Pico Arieiro, it's a walk onto the roof of Madeira.

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JimS - Madeira Lev. dos Tornos 19 Feb 2014

recommended route Difficulty moderate

8.1 km

3:13 h

438 m

430 m

This is one of the lower Levada Walks of Madeira and only 5 miles, one way. Easily reached and a guide is not required. Only one small straight of 20 yards or so where care is needed as it has a 30 foot drop on one side. There is a photo in the route showing where it is and what it looks like.

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JimS - Madeira lev. dos Piornais 22 Feb 2014

Difficulty moderate

10.7 km

3:24 h

249 m

310 m

This 6.5 mile route uses the Levada dos Piornais which feeds down from the hills to the west side of Funchal. Hillside and urban walking. We used the bus to get to the start, route 24 at time of writing.

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JimS - Madeira Funchal Walk 21 Feb 2014

Difficulty easy

7.4 km

2:16 h

180 m

186 m

An interesting 4.5 mile walk around Funchal, taking in gardens and other interesting sights plus a walk up to Pico Fort for some great views over the city and bay.

Updated 17/02/2015.

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Pico Arieiro-Pico Ruivo Hike

Difficulty difficult

5.4 km

2:58 h

984 m

918 m

Starting at Pico Arieiro, Maderia’s 3rd highest peak at 1,818 meters altitude, this walk follows route PR1 to Pico Ruivo the island's tallest peak at 1862 meters altitude, on route passing around Pico Das Torres the island's 2nd tallest peak at 1851 meters altitude.

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Hiking Route

Achada do Teixeira onto Pico Ruivo & Pico Arieiro

recommended route Difficulty

Distance 10.2 km

Duration 3:20 h

Ascent 680 m

Descent 454 m

This unforgettable walk connects the highest peaks of the island: Pico Ruivo & Pico Arieiro, it's a walk onto the roof of Madeira.

from Heleen Bosch, Macs Adventure Ltd

Hiking Route

JimS - Madeira Lev. dos Tornos 19 Feb 2014

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 8.1 km

Duration 3:13 h

Ascent 438 m

Descent 430 m

This is one of the lower Levada Walks of Madeira and only 5 miles, one way. Easily reached and a guide is not required. Only one small straight of ...

from Jim Storer, Community

Hiking Route

JimS - Madeira lev. dos Piornais 22 Feb 2014

Difficulty moderate

Distance 10.7 km

Duration 3:24 h

Ascent 249 m

Descent 310 m

This 6.5 mile route uses the Levada dos Piornais which feeds down from the hills to the west side of Funchal. Hillside and urban walking.

from Jim Storer, Community

Hiking Route

JimS - Madeira Funchal Walk 21 Feb 2014

Difficulty easy

Distance 7.4 km

Duration 2:16 h

Ascent 180 m

Descent 186 m

An interesting 4.5 mile walk around Funchal, taking in gardens and other interesting sights plus a walk up to Pico Fort for some great views over ...

from Jim Storer, Community

Hiking Route

Pico Arieiro-Pico Ruivo Hike

Difficulty difficult

Distance 5.4 km

Duration 2:58 h

Ascent 984 m

Descent 918 m

Starting at Pico Arieiro, Maderia’s 3rd highest peak at 1,818 meters altitude, this walk follows route PR1 to Pico Ruivo the island's tallest peak ...

from Andy walker, Community

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Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo....and back

Difficulty moderate

Distance 10.2 km

Duration 5:34 h

Ascent 1,998 m

Descent 1,982 m

A spectacular mountain traverse from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on Madeira. An unmissable outing with breathtaking scenery all ...

from Bill Parker, Community

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Monte Bom Sucesso Funchal

Difficulty moderate

Distance 5.2 km

Duration 2:16 h

Ascent 256 m

Descent 803 m

Walk 7 Monte Bom Sucesso Funchal from Shirley Whitehead's Madeira Walks published by Discovery Walking GuidesFrom: Shirley Whitehead's Madeira ...

from Discovery Walking Guides, Discovery Walking Guides