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Hikes and treks in Portugal
We cover 3 routes in Portugal: 1 day hike and 2 multi-day treks. The gentlest is Rota Vicentina: Fishermen's Trail (moderate); the toughest is Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo (demanding). The highest point is 1,862 m on Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo | Day hike | 12 km | 1 | 1,862 m | Demanding | All year |
| Rota Vicentina: Fishermen's Trail | Multi-day | 75 km | 4–5 | varies | Moderate | September to June |
| Camino Portugués (Coastal) | Multi-day | 280 km | 10–13 | varies | Moderate | April to October |
The routes in detail
Day hike
Portugal (Madeira) · near Funchal
Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo
A dramatic ridge path between Madeira's highest peaks, with tunnels and stairways above the clouds.
≈ 12 km
1,862 m high
4–5 days
Portugal · near Lisbon
Rota Vicentina: Fishermen's Trail
A coastal path along wild Atlantic cliffs in southwest Portugal, from Porto Covo to Odeceixe and beyond.
≈ 75 km
10–13 days
Portugal · Spain · near Porto
Camino Portugués (Coastal)
The coastal version of the Portuguese Way to Santiago, following the Atlantic from Porto before turning inland through Galicia.
≈ 280 km
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
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