Vereda do Areeiro: Miradouro da Pedra Rija
Vereda do Areeiro: Miradouro da Pedra Rija, also known as Stairway to Heaven, is a moderate official PR hiking trail near Pico do Areeiro in the central mountains of Madeira. The route is 1.2 km one way, from Pico do Areeiro Viewpoint to Pico Ruivo. Allow about 40 min (50 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 1 Short Permit with Madeira Fun
1.2 km one way · about 40 min · Moderate · Permit needed
Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 47 out of 100, Poor.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.2 km one way
- Time
- Easy 50 min · Avg 40 min · Fast 30 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Pico do Areeiro, the central mountains of Madeira
- Start
- Pico do Areeiro Viewpoint (bus stop Pico Areeiro (PA11), 79 m)
- End
- Pico Ruivo
- Elevation
- 0 m up, 227 m down, 1,543 to 1,791 m
- Route Registry code
- PR 1 Short
- Permit
- Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
- Status
- Open
About this trail
⚠️ Status: Partially open. Accessible from Pico do Areeiro to Miradouro da Pedra Rija (km 1.2). Permit Required
Questions about Vereda do Areeiro: Miradouro da Pedra Rija
- Is Stairway to Heaven the same trail as Vereda do Areeiro: Miradouro da Pedra Rija?
- Yes. Stairway to Heaven is another name for Vereda do Areeiro: Miradouro da Pedra Rija, PR 1 Short in the Madeira Fun Route Registry.
- Do I need a permit for Vereda do Areeiro: Miradouro da Pedra Rija?
- Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 1 Short Permit with Madeira Fun
- Where does Vereda do Areeiro: Miradouro da Pedra Rija start?
- It starts at Pico do Areeiro Viewpoint. The nearest bus stop is Pico Areeiro (PA11), about 79 m away.
- How long does Vereda do Areeiro: Miradouro da Pedra Rija take?
- About 40 min at an average pace and 50 min at an easy pace, for 1.2 km one way.
Connected trails
- Overlap · 1.1 km: PR 1 Vereda do Areeiro
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 1 sunrise spots, 1 sunset spots and 2 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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