Pico Ruivo
Pico Ruivo | |
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Elevation | 1,861 m (6,106 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 1,861 m (6,106 ft)[1] |
Listing | Ultra |
Location | |
Pico Ruivo Location of Pico Ruivo in Madeira | |
Location | Madeira |
Coordinates | 32°45′31″N 16°56′32″W / 32.75861°N 16.94222°WCoordinates: 32°45′31″N 16°56′32″W / 32.75861°N 16.94222°W[1] |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | From Achada do Teixeira. |
Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on the Madeira Islands. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Arieiro (3rd highest) after a strenuous hike, or from Achada do Teixeira with a shorter, easier trail. There is an additional trail leading west to Encumeada. Just below the summit is a hut offering simple accommodation and drinks.
Pico Ruivo is 1,861 metres (6,106 ft) high [2] and provides some of the most incredible views of the island from coast to coast, but unpredictable weather conditions can make it quite dangerous.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Europe: Atlantic Islands - Ultra Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-06-28.
- ↑ Madeira Geography - Madeira Island and Porto Santo Island
External links
Media related to Pico Ruivo at Wikimedia Commons