HomeAll TrailsPico Arieiro Mountain Loop - Madeira
Hard
Hiking
🇵🇹 Portugal
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: PT-30-01

Pico Arieiro Mountain Loop - Madeira

Added on 29 Sep 2026
Logged by @mk47

Challenging mountain hike near Funchal. Exposed rocky trails traverse high peaks like Pico do Arieiro with steep ascents. Expect variable footing.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Carry sufficient water, wear sturdy hiking boots, and be prepared for changeable mountain weather. Stay on marked trails.

Weather check

At Start
1149m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

32.7010, -16.9026

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 32.7010, -16.9026 @ 1149m

Quick Stats

Distance
15.57 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
1149m - 1799m
Max Elevation
1799 m
Max Gradient
30.2%
28.2%

Highlights

  • Pico do Arieiro Summit
  • Viewpoints over Funchal

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+796 m

Total Descent

-785 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
101.5

101.5

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
1.72

1.72

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)8%
Moderate (3-8%)21%
Steep (>8%)71%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%
Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
2%
Dirt Track
59%
Rugged/Rock
39%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 50

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 32.700717
MAX LAT: 32.735339
MIN LON: -16.932365
MAX LON: -16.901385

Point Spacing: 9.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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