Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m) – Stairway to Heaven loop from Arieiro

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Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m) – Stairway to Heaven loop from Arieiro

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Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m) – Stairway to Heaven loop from Arieiro

01:13

3.26km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 677 m for 142 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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141 m

Lower Pico do Areeiro Parking Lot

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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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496 m

Trail to Pico do Areeiro

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Since the upper parking lot is full relatively early, you can take a shortcut using this path

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901 m

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 island. It offers spectacular views of the steep cliffs it dominates as well as an infinite horizon over the ocean.

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1.20 km

Stone Staircase to Pico do Arieiro

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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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1.72 km

View of the Atlantic Ocean from Madeira Natural Park

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Magnificent view northeast down towards the sea, a beautiful place especially for sunrise

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1.88 km

Juncal Viewpoint with views of the Atlantic Ocean

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Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

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1.97 km

Juncal Viewpoint

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Be sure to watch the sunrise here before the hike, a wonderful experience!

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3.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.67 km

860 m

550 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.50 km

1.49 km

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

September 23, 2022,Madeira, Pico do Arieiro: Über den Wolken auf 1.810m

The Pico do Arieiro is simply a must-see on any Madeira vacation, so it was clear to us that we had to go up here again after we were there on our last vacation.

The tough way up to 1,810m (especially if you come from near Funchal with a rental car) and the subsequent search for a parking space (especially …

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