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Ninho da Manta Viewpoint – Stairway to Heaven loop from Nuns Valley

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Curral Das Freiras

Ninho da Manta Viewpoint – Stairway to Heaven loop from Nuns Valley

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Ninho da Manta Viewpoint – Stairway to Heaven loop from Nuns Valley

04:15

11.6km

610m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.71 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.65 km

View of Curral das Freiras

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Nice view of the Nun's Valley

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4.98 km

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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5.47 km

Stone Staircase to Pico do Arieiro

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Nice tour with great moments again and again 🤩

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5.57 km

Stone Steps Trail

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5.72 km

View from Pico do Arieiro

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5.77 km

Ninho da Manta Viewpoint

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The Ninho da Manta viewpoint is located just a few meters from the start of the Vereda do Areeiro route (PR1), one of the most famous hikes in Madeira. It has therefore become an obligatory stop, both for hikers setting off from here to the island's highest peak and for visitors to Pico do Areeiro.
This observation point next to the Pousada do Pico do Areeiro was called Ninho da Manta because a common buzzard (Buteo buteo), a bird of prey, supposedly nested there. You can see the municipality of São Roque do Faial and the valley of Fajã da Nogueira, the preferred nesting site of the shearwater (Puffinus puffinus).
Likewise, from the Ninho da Manta viewpoint you can see part of the central mountain range of Madeira. The landscape is dominated by impressive rock formations that often rise above the clouds. The endemic species of the Madeira petrel (Pterodroma madeira), which is considered the most threatened lake, also nests here

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6.16 km

Stairway to Heaven

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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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6.36 km

Stairway to Heaven – PR1 Vereda do Areeiro

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The path is something for the eye, it leads directly over the narrow ridge and is secured with steel cables.

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.51 km

3.42 km

2.43 km

2.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

3.42 km

2.60 km

1.54 km

Elevation

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Ninho da Manta Viewpoint – Stairway to Heaven loop from Nuns Valley

View of Curral das Freiras

Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m)

Stone Staircase to Pico do Arieiro

Stone Steps Trail

View from Pico do Arieiro

Ninho da Manta Viewpoint

Stairway to Heaven

Stairway to Heaven – PR1 Vereda do Areeiro

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