Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Portugal

Aveiro

Alvarenga

Vau Suspension Bridge – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Portugal

Aveiro

Alvarenga

Vau Suspension Bridge – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

Moderate

4.8

(42)

302

hikers

Vau Suspension Bridge – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

03:05

10.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.80 km for 1.13 km

Customers only

After 7.98 km for 1.13 km

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

678 m

Traditional Granary in Alvarenga

Highlight • Structure

These granaries are actually typical of northern Portugal, but they are rarely found here.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.15 km

Vineyards Trail of Alvarenga

Highlight • Trail

you can take the way back via Alvarenga - a pleasant way through a village idyll

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.36 km

View of the Suspension Bridge from the Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

starting from Carvalhais you will pass this beautiful view of the suspension bridge

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.79 km

Arouca 516 Suspension Bridge (Ponte Suspensa de Arouca) — Alvarenga Entrance

Highlight • Bridge

If you cross the bridge at Alvarenga and then take the wooden walkway along the Rio Paiva to Espiunca, you should remember that you will need a taxi from there …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.92 km

Paiva Walkways Wooden Boardwalks

Highlight • Trail

This part of the tour in particular is highly recommended. If you don't want to walk the whole way, you can return halfway to Alvarenga via another suspension bridge or take a taxi.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.38 km

Vau Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This small suspension bridge is located along the boardwalk path that leads up to the large Arouca suspension bridge. It spans the Rio Paiva river.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.44 km

Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

After the forest fires on September 24, only the bridge is still open. Hopefully the repairs will go quickly.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.83 km

Paiva Walkways

Highlight • Trail

Very worthwhile path that is already included in the entry fee for the Arouca 516. The complete section takes up to 3 hours. It is possible to take a taxi …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.07 km

3.03 km

566 m

121 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

1.97 km

1.29 km

795 m

457 m

249 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Sunday 30 August

26°C

11°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

April 3, 2025,Twice over 516 Arouca

The full walkway route was under construction so we doubled back over the bridge, round trip is included with tickets bought online in advance at 516arouca.pt

August 5, 2023,Escursione 1 Passerelle del Paiva- Ponte Arouca 516 fino alla spiaggia di Vaud🇵🇹

AROUCA
trekking itinerary in the Passadiços do Paiva, an eight-kilometre walk (including the bridge becomes more) to immerse yourself in nature.
Footpath on wooden walkways that flank the river immersed in small waterfalls, mountains, passages, gorges and the possibility of swimming on the enchanting Vaud beach.
passadicosdopaiva.pt
A pedestrian bridge suspended in the sky at mt. 175 on one of …

Showing Translation

May 2, 2024,Arauca 516 Portugal

The suspension bridge is a beautiful experience. The journey from Porto to Alvarenga alone is peppered with narrow and winding roads through eucalyptus forests and small villages. From Alvarenga, follow the signs to the bridge, guided tours are every 90 minutes, admission only with previously purchased tickets online! The crossing is very impressive - the lowest point is about 170 …

Showing Translation

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Easy

4.3

161

Paiva Walkways – Arouca 516 Suspension Bridge loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

01:22h

4.00km

200m

Moderate

4.8

619

Vau Suspension Bridge – Paiva Walkways loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

02:46h

9.21km

270m

Hard

4.6

Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

05:33h

19.1km

490m

Moderate

4.6

173

Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Fluvial Beach of Espiunca

02:07h

8.03km

70m

Moderate

4.8

129

Frecha da Mizarela Trail loop from Refúgio da Freita

02:25h

6.93km

360m

Moderate

4.8

302

Vau Suspension Bridge – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

03:05h

10.8km

250m

Moderate

3.8

Paiva Walkways – Vau Suspension Bridge loop from Site of Community Importance Rio Paiva

03:50h

12.2km

440m

Easy

4.6

101

Bridge Over the Bestança River – Stream in Serra de Montemuro loop from Ferreiros de Tendais

01:52h

6.18km

200m

Moderate

3.9

Doll's Swing – Boneca Viewpoint loop from Rio Mau

03:05h

9.00km

440m

Moderate

4.6

Path Through the Vineyards loop from Arouca

03:36h

11.5km

440m

Easy

4.1

View of Nossa Senhora do Salto – Senhora do Salto Waterfall loop from Aguiar de Sousa

01:52h

6.48km

150m

Moderate

4.8

Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

04:30h

15.9km

340m

Vau Suspension Bridge – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

Traditional Granary in Alvarenga

Vineyards Trail of Alvarenga

View of the Suspension Bridge from the Trail

Arouca 516 Suspension Bridge (Ponte Suspensa de Arouca) — Alvarenga Entrance

Paiva Walkways Wooden Boardwalks

Vau Suspension Bridge

Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

Paiva Walkways

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️