Stone Staircase to Pico do Arieiro

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Curral Das Freiras

Stone Staircase to Pico do Arieiro

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Stone Staircase to Pico do Arieiro

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Location: Curral Das Freiras

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January 19, 2026

Hiking

Another highlight along the route. However, immediately afterward, the path is blocked by an iron gate. The path has collapsed, and there was a forest fire. According to unconfirmed reports, it is scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2026.

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Sepp

January 22, 2022

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Nice tour with great moments again and again 🤩

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JR on Tour

April 20, 2023

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The last climb up to the Pico do Arieiro

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Elevation 1,810 m

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