Madeira's PR1 Hiking Routes Compared
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@hikingmadeira
4 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app4 attractions in Curral das Freiras: Pico do Arieiro, Miradouro Pedra Rija, Achada do Teixeira, and 1 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Hiking Madeira | Trails, Levadas & Updates.
Pico do Arieiro
Place
4.9
• Start point for the "Stairway to Heaven" hike in Madeira • Offers views of the famous stairs and mountains ✓ Entry fee 4.50€ per person (as of September 2026)
Miradouro Pedra Rija
Observation deck
4.9
• End point for the "Stairway to Heaven" hike (1.2 km from Pico do Areeiro) • Hike features dramatic scenery and impressive rock formations
Achada do Teixeira
Mountain peak
4.8
• Starting point for the shortest route to Pico Ruivo (PR1.2) • Offers a direct path to Madeira's highest peak ✓ Entry fee 4.50€ per person (as of September 2026)
Pico Ruivo
Mountain peak
4.9
• Madeira's highest peak, offering panoramic island views • Can be reached via the PR1.2 trail from Achada do Teixeira • Part of the full PR1 "Vereda do Areeiro" mountain experience
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