Pico Ruivo

Santana · Madeira · Portugal

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7 kmDistance

3 h 30 minDuration

ModerateDifficulty

Difficulty scale

Muntside hiking scale: Easy, Moderate or Hard. It rates physical effort, not technical difficulty. It does not map onto via ferrata, climbing or ski scales.

Rating estimated from distance only: there is no accumulated ascent data for this route.

Technical difficulty (exposure, scrambling, terrain) is not assessed.

Map and track

Track with 3 imported points

Altitude and elevation

1715 mStart altitude

No dataMinimum altitude

2065 mMaximum altitude

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350 mAltitude differenceestimated · maximum altitude minus start altitude

Waymarking

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About the trail

Pico Ruivo is Madeira's highest point (1,862 m), with stunning island views. The classic route starts from Achada do Teixeira and offers an accessible hike for experienced walkers.

Getting there and access

Location:: Santana · Madeira · Portugal
Track start:: 32.75700, -16.90200
Parking:: No data

Start coordinates: 32.76000, -16.94000

Check public transport and mountain roads before leaving; some routes close in winter.

Open directions

Points of interest

Achada do Teixeira
Start • 32.7570, -16.9020
Refúgio do Pico Ruivo
Marked point • 32.7590, -16.9370
Pico Ruivo (1862m)
Finish • 32.7600, -16.9400

Recommended equipment

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Safety

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