Achada Teixeira to Pico Ruivo (PR1.2)
The easiest route to reach Pico Ruivo with minimal elevation gain, suitable for families and offering spectacular views above the clouds.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Time
- about 1.8 hours
- Climb
- 260 m
- Route
- Out & Back
- Start
- Achada do Teixeira
- Finish
- Pico Ruivo
- Best time
- Sunrise
- Access and fees
- Requires 4.50 EUR reservation, most accessible route to Pico Ruivo
- Parking
- Free large parking lot at 1592m
- Hazards
- Wide paved trail, minimal exposure, can be crowded
Microclimate zone: Central Mountains (High Peaks). Starts at 1592m parking, minimal elevation change but at cloud formation altitude
Waypoints
- Achada do Teixeira, 1592 m
- Pico Ruivo Summit, 1862 m