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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

01:45

5.51km

210m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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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 4.46 km for 121 m

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659 m

View of the Mountains in Parque Natural da Madeira

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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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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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2.47 km

Start of PR3 Vereda do Areeiro at Pico do Arieiro

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Very nice.

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2.62 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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2.72 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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3.05 km

View of Curral das Freiras

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Nice view of the Nun's Valley

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4.49 km

Poço da Neve (Ice House)

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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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5.51 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.32 km

849 m

606 m

340 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

911 m

380 m

340 m

223 m

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Thursday 21 May

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

View of the Mountains in Parque Natural da Madeira

Lower Pico do Areeiro Parking Lot

Hiking Car Park Below Pico do Areeiro

Start of PR3 Vereda do Areeiro at Pico do Arieiro

Stairway to Heaven – PR1 Vereda do Areeiro

Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m)

View of Curral das Freiras

Poço da Neve (Ice House)

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