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Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m) – View of Curral das Freiras loop from Parque Ecológico do Funchal

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São Roque Do Faial

Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m) – View of Curral das Freiras loop from Parque Ecológico do Funchal

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Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m) – View of Curral das Freiras loop from Parque Ecológico do Funchal

01:44

5.44km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.33 km for 168 m

Waypoints

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Start point

1

659 m

View of the Mountains in Parque Natural da Madeira

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2

1.28 km

Lower Pico do Areeiro Parking Lot

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The upper parking lot at Pico do Areeiro is only for short-term parking for a maximum of 1 hour. Therefore, the lower parking lot is perfect for longer hikes. It's best to plan the tour from here.

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3

1.31 km

Hiking Car Park Below Pico do Areeiro

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Below the peak of Pico do Arieiro there is a parking lot, which is the starting point of the hike.

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4

2.34 km

Start of PR3 Vereda do Areeiro at Pico do Arieiro

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Be there before sunrise and enjoy it at 1818 m high.

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5

2.49 km

Stairway to Heaven – PR1 Vereda do Areeiro

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The path is something for the eye, it leads directly over the narrow ridge and is secured with steel cables.

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6

2.59 km

Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m)

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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 …

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7

2.92 km

View of Curral das Freiras

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Nice view of the Nun's Valley

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8

4.39 km

Poço de Neve (Snow Pit)

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On the PR3 route, between Ribeira das Cales and Pico do Areeiro, you will find Poço de Neve. Anyone who encounters it without warning thinks it is an igloo. In …

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5.44 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

793 m

721 m

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

809 m

550 m

337 m

168 m

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Thursday 22 October

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