As one previous hiker gushed on Google Maps, "Pico do Areeiro is honestly one of the highlights of Madeira. The views are amazing—mountains surround you and, if lucky, even above the clouds.

The route takes roughly 3.5 hours on a round-trip and spans 12.2 kilometres, during which you scale the magnificent Pico Ruivo mountain and Pico do Areeiro.

Starting from 5.6km | 300m elevation gain and upwards Hiking to the island’s highest point, Pico Ruivo (1862m) is a must. You can choose from multiple trails of varying lengths and difficulties across ...