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Pico Ruivo e Boca da Encumeada — percurso PR1.3 na Ilha da Madeira

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Pico Ruivo e Boca da Encumeada — percurso PR1.3 na Ilha da Madeira

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Pico Ruivo e Boca da Encumeada — percurso PR1.3 na Ilha da Madeira

11:29

21.2km

1,790m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 654 m for 5.15 km

After 15.4 km for 5.15 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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112 m

Boca da Encumeada Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

On a clear day, the pass opens up viewpoints that allow you to observe the ocean both to the north and to the south.

The climb to the pass is done by a climb that includes many steps in a lush forest.

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1.52 km

View of São Vicente and Ribeira Brava

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the ridge between Pico de Encumeada and Pico Ferreiro, a unique panorama awaits you both to the south and to the north. If you're up here, you can get a good idea of the entire island.

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5.67 km

View of Curral das Freiras

Highlight • Viewpoint

In good weather fantastic view in the valley of the north of Madeira. At this point, some trails intersect: ascent to Pico Ruivo, descent to Curral das Freiras, descent to the north coast or passage to Boca da Encumeada ... Everything is recommended!

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10.2 km

Pico Ruivo Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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10.6 km

Pico Ruivo shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Pico Ruivo refuge is a few minutes from the summit. It suggests an ideal break with breathtaking views of the island's most impressive mountains. Totally disheartening!

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

6.79 km

317 m

154 m

109 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

317 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

23°C

14°C

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Comments

January 23, 2024,🇵🇹 Island Crossing - Madeira - Day 2

Stairs, stairs, stairs, spectacular sunsets and freezing cold mountain huts ☀️

May 15, 2023,Madeira - Aufstieg zum Pico Ruivo ( höchste Berg Madeiras)

The tour begins with the ascent to Pico Ruivo. There are a number of steps to overcome. I can't get enough of the many orchids along the way. Along the mountain ridge it goes up and down again and again. If the clouds allow it, there are already magnificent views. The final sprint is the ascent to Pico Ruivo. Once …

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September 15, 2022,Madeira über den Encumeada Pass nach Achada do Teixeira

The weather just didn't want the way we wanted it to be ☀️☀️☀️ Fog and rain no distant view just a pity 😥 The mystical fog also had its face and as a reward it really poured out of buckets today, so that we got wet down to our underpants became. We didn't see much but that
Refreshments at the …

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October 10, 2023,Alpines Madeira

Today we had a wonderful hike, the queen stage - "Achada do Teiseira".
An island crossing on a ridge hike over the highest mountain in Madaira, the Pico Ruivo 1812 with Hm. The views over the mountain range were beautiful. . The paths demanded our full attention, with roots, stones and thousands of steps it was a real challenge. There …

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October 3, 2022,Über den Pico Ruivo ⛰ zum Vereda da Encumeada 🥾

Decent uphill hike on the Encumeada Pass ridge trail. The path changes the ridge side several times and thus allows versatile insights into the different valleys. The condition of the trail is excellent and the hassle of getting there is definitely worth the effort. 😊

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December 7, 2021,Encumeada-Pass

Beautiful, but strenuous, sparsely signposted route, which is only recommended in good weather and organizational skills. You cannot get to the Achada Do Teixeira car park by public transport. Suggested solutions: rental car, taxi or joining a group.
For just under the first hour, to Pico Ruivo de Santana at 1862 m, it is heavily frequented, wide and well-developed. Then …

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March 4, 2024,4 Tag Parkplatz Ruivo nach Encumeada

I can only recommend this tour... After Pico Ruivo it was a bit alpine and at the end there were at least 3000 steps down...
Surefootedness required

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October 16, 2021,Madeira-Bergwanderung Vereda da Encumeada

We started with a bus transfer to the parking lot below Casa da Heidi. From here we went along the Vereda da Encumeada hiking trail. It was an up and down in the best weather with a great mountain backdrop. It was totally worth it. Great tour. But it can get a bit slippery when it rains.

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Pico Ruivo e Boca da Encumeada — percurso PR1.3 na Ilha da Madeira

Boca da Encumeada Pass

View of São Vicente and Ribeira Brava

View of Curral das Freiras

Pico Ruivo Summit

Pico Ruivo shelter

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