Pico Ruivo (1861 m)
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DosHermanas
N 32° 45.527 W 016° 56.561
28S E 318016 N 3626215
Pico Ruivo, highest point Madeira (1861 m)
Waymark Code: WMC9ZK
Location: Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal
Date Posted: 08/14/2011
Views: 26
Pico Ruivo is the highest point on the island Madeira. It reaches a height of 1861 metres. From Santana in the north, you can drive up a mountain road to Achada do Teixeira. There is a big parking area from where the hiking trail to the summit starts (32° 45.898'N 16° 55.256'W). Just follow the signs that lead you over a paved hiking path that gradually climbs along a mountain ridge. At the Casa do Abrigo mountain hut the path changes into a steep trail to the summit. At the top there are several viewing platforms. The hike takes about 2,7 km one way. With a clear sky you can see Pico de Arieiro and the trail through tunnels that leads you there.
State/Province/County/Territory etc.: Portugal
Elevation: 1861
Elevation Measurement: Meters
Access: Hiking Trail/Foot Path
Fee: No
If Yes How Much?: 1861.00 (listed in local currency)
Related URL (If available): Not listed
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