📍: 6 km Out&Back

🚘: Free Parking at Achada do Teixeira

📈: 300 M

🕒: 1 - 1.5 hours

This amazing trail starts at Achada do Teixeira and leads you to Pico Ruivo, the highest point on Madeira Island, standing at an impressive 1862 meters in altitude. This is the shortest way leading to Madeira's highest peak.

For most of this trail, you'll follow a gentle ascent that requires minimal effort. Along the way, you'll be surrounded by some of the most incredible views on Madeira Island, including glimpses of the PR1 trail and Pico do Arieiro. The most challenging part begins when you reach the mountain shelter, Casa de Abrigo, located just below Pico Ruivo. From here, you'll join the PR1 trail and make your way up to Madeira’s highest peak.