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Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

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Alvarenga

Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

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4.8

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Paiva Walkways – Paiva Walkways loop from Alvarenga

04:30

15.9km

340m

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

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1.38 km

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

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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 back to the starting point. A later return via the Arouca bridge is not possible.

However, if you just want to walk across the bridge and back, this is no problem with your ticket booking (online).

The Alvarenga side is recommended for people who want to avoid the many wooden steps and just want the pure bridge experience.

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2.52 km

Paiva Walkways Wooden Boardwalks

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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.

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3.66 km

Paiva Walkways

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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 back to the starting point. It's best to let the staff know at the top of the bridge.

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4.97 km

Vau Suspension Bridge

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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.

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5.04 km

Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

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

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6.27 km

Paiva Walkways

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A wonderful tour of 8 km route. At the end of the valley there are taxis waiting to take you back to the parking lot. Of course, it is nicer to go back the same way. The views are reminiscent of the Alps. Really worth seeing.

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6.61 km

Gola do Salto (Rio Paiva)

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One of the slightly larger rapids in the Rio Paiva. With the kayak certainly an impressive experience.

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7.83 km

Paiva Walkways

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If you come from Espiunca, walking this beautiful wooden path up to the bridge costs 2€.

Otherwise, the path is also included in the entrance fee for the bridge and takes up to 2.5 hours depending on your fitness - it's worth it 👍🏽 at the end you can take a taxi back to the starting point. Approx. 15€

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15.9 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.69 km

6.41 km

1.46 km

345 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

3.97 km

3.03 km

1.65 km

302 m

133 m

Elevation

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Friday 28 August

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April 28, 2022,Arouca 516 Wanderung über die Hängebrücke und über Holztreppen zurück

After the boardwalk, you can also take a taxi back the last 6 km. Costs €15.

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May 7, 2023,516 Arouca und Rio Paiva

9 kilometers first over the spectacular suspension bridge 516 Arouca and then through the wild gorge of the Rio Paiva - and then forgot to switch off the Komoot recording before getting into the taxi for the return trip... 😆
I would definitely recommend this highlight to anyone in the area (note: tickets for the bridge are only available online …

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