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Pico Ruivo Steps – Pico Ruivo Summit loop from Ruivo

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Pico Ruivo Steps – Pico Ruivo Summit loop from Ruivo

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Pico Ruivo Steps – Pico Ruivo Summit loop from Ruivo

00:19

842m

30m

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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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58 m

Pico Ruivo

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102 m

Vereda da Encumeada

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The route begins at the Pico Ruivo refuge at approximately 1,764 m and continues westward along the central ridge to the Encumeada Pass at 1,007 m. Along the way, you'll …

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169 m

Pico Ruivo Shelter House

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Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo, is a mountain shelter that offers hikers a cozy stopover along the challenging path to the summit of Pico Ruivo, the highest point in …

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227 m

Pico Ruivo Steps

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Very nice hike in a fantastically beautiful landscape 🤩

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398 m

View of Pico do Areeiro

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From the viewpoint at Pico do Areeiro, you can gaze across jagged mountain ridges, deep valleys, and – on a clear day – all the way to the sea. Clouds …

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455 m

Highest Peak of Madeira

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477 m

Pico Ruivo Summit

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Pico Ruivo is the highest point on the island of Madeira from its height of 1,862 meters. This must-see offers an absolutely magical view of the island as well as the jagged cliffs it surrounds.

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842 m

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829 m

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732 m

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