Vereda do Pico Ruivo

Vereda do Pico Ruivo is a moderate official PR hiking trail near Achada do Teixeira in the central mountains of Madeira. The route is 5.6 km out and back (2.8 km each way), from Achada do Teixeira to Pico Ruivo. Allow about 2 h 10 min (2 h 45 min at an easy pace). A government permit is needed (4.50 EUR per visitor over 12). Book the PR 1.2 Permit with Madeira Fun

5.6 km out and back · about 2 h 10 min · Moderate · Permit needed

Today's Trail Score (Tue, Nov 3): 48 out of 100, Poor.

Trail facts

Distance
5.6 km out and back (2.8 km each way)
Time
Easy 2 h 45 min · Avg 2 h 10 min · Fast 1 h 40 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Achada do Teixeira, the central mountains of Madeira
Start
Achada do Teixeira
End
Pico Ruivo
Elevation
331 m up, 327 m down, 1,582 to 1,826 m
Route Registry code
PR 1.2
Permit
Needed: 4.50 EUR per visitor over 12
Status
Open

About this trail

Vereda do Pico Ruivo (PR 1.2) is a 5.6 km round-trip trail starting at Achada do Teixeira and climbing about 475 m to Madeira’s highest peak at 1,862 m. The hike takes around 1.5 hours and offers breathtaking mountain views along a well-maintained path. At the summit, you're rewarded with panoramic vistas often above the clouds.

Questions about Vereda do Pico Ruivo

Do I need a permit for Vereda do Pico Ruivo?
Yes. It is a classified PR trail, so every visitor over 12 needs a government permit (4.50 EUR). Book the PR 1.2 Permit with Madeira Fun
Where does Vereda do Pico Ruivo start?
It starts at Achada do Teixeira.
How long does Vereda do Pico Ruivo take?
About 2 h 10 min at an average pace and 2 h 45 min at an easy pace, for 5.6 km out and back (2.8 km each way).

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 1 sunrise spots, 1 sunset spots and 1 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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