{"id":1878649,"date":"2026-04-12T10:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T07:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1878649"},"modified":"2026-04-12T10:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T07:20:13","slug":"back-on-track-madeiras-iconic-hiking-trail-to-reopen-after-two-year-closure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1878649","title":{"rendered":"Back on track: Madeira\u2019s iconic hiking trail to reopen after two-year closure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/89\/47\/1200x675_cmsv2_b039c267-c452-5920-9175-ab47cec2fcce-9718947.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2884678-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2884678\" data-cid=\"9718075\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2884678-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/47\/59\/189x106_cmsv2_8a832106-db76-5127-aef4-955c57b94e8b-9714759.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Divers at the site where the ship's cargo was found in Lake Neuch\u00e2tel in Switzerland\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Culture news<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Sensational find: Archaeologists recover 1000 objects from Swiss lake\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2885211-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2885211\" data-cid=\"9718948\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2885211-label-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/89\/48\/189x106_cmsv2_104d8047-2f7a-54df-a362-da49937fb941-9718948.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A woman casts her ballot at a polling station during the Hungarian parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, April 12, 2026. 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Suleiman\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1775989213\">\n         Published on<br \/>\n            <time datetime=\"2026-04-12 12:20:13 +02:00\">12\/04\/2026 &#8211; 12:20 GMT+2<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-partage-commentaire-share\"><span>Share<\/span><\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup-overlay js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup-overlay u-display-none\">\n<div id=\"js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup\" class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup\">\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup__header u-display-flex\"><span>Share<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/icon-close.svg\" width=\"24\" 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u-gap-1 u-show-for-mobile-only\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/social-icons\/article-redesign-whatsapp.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" alt=\"whatsapp\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>Whatsapp<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/social-icons\/article-redesign-whatsapp.svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"whatsapp\" class=\"u-show-for-desktop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"c-article-summary\">\n        The 7km-long PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail returns after restoration works following a wildfire in 2024.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--travel js-article-content\">\n<p>Madeira\u2019s PR1 Vereda do Areeiro, a breathtaking trail that links three of the highest points on the Portuguese archipelago, will reopen in April after being closed off to hikers for two years. <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to the Visit Madeira tourism board, the trail\u2019s revamp is part of the island\u2019s \u201ccontinued commitment to investing in infrastructure, conservation programmes and community-focused tourism activities\u201d, within the framework of its latest awareness campaign: Explore. Respect. Preserve.<\/p>\n<p>The trail was forced into closure in 2024 due to a wildfire, which damaged much of the trail and required extensive safety improvements.<\/p>\n<p>With restoration works now complete, the 7km-long route, which traverses through the island\u2019s Pico do Areeiro (1,818m), Pico das Torres (1,851m) and Pico Ruivo (1,862m) peaks, will soon welcome hikers once more.<\/p>\n<p>The high-altitude hiking experience begins at the Pico de Areeiro viewpoint, with an approximate three-and-a-half-hour-long route through tunnels carved into volcanic rock, steep ridgelines and panoramic viewpoints above the clouds. <\/p>\n<p>Trekkers will also cover the Central Mountain Massif, a protected area recognised for its unique habitats and biodiversity. With a bit of luck and a camera at hand, trekkers may spot bird species and subspecies, such as the canary, the Berthelot\u2019s pipit and plain swift, unique to Madeira and neighbouring Macaronesian archipelagos in the North Atlantic. <\/p>\n<p>Highlighting climate conservation, Visit Madeira has called on visitors and locals to \u201cprotect the island\u201d, with guidelines warning against uprooting flora and fauna. Travellers are also urged not to litter and remember that &#8220;animals are not attractions&#8221;, as excessive human contact disrupts their natural flows.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/89\/47\/808x539_cmsv2_42b3d853-1d99-5bb2-ae01-fdf436dc80ec-9718947.jpg\" alt=\"The breathtaking trail that links three of the highest points on the Portuguese archipelago\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">The breathtaking trail that links three of the highest points on the Portuguese archipelago<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Madeira Promotion Bureau<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Fees to support trail maintenance, nature conservation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Trekkers keen to take on the soon-to-reopen trail will have to pay a fee to access it. <\/p>\n<p>A fee of \u20ac10.50 will apply with the full reopening of the PR1 Vereda do Areeiro. In contrast, a \u20ac4.50 fee applies to all other classified walking routes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Higher maintenance requirements and new infrastructure will justify an increased access fee,&#8221; officials said in 2024 regarding the fees. <\/p>\n<p>Contributions from these fees support trail maintenance, safety improvements and environmental protection, while helping to manage visitor flow.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, the Portuguese island introduced new hiking trail regulations to protect nature and improve visitor experience, including staggering visitor access throughout the day to reduce congestion at busy times and lower pressure on the Island&#8217;s ecosystems. <\/p>\n<p>These regulations came into force on 1 January 2026. <\/p>\n<p>Fees to access trails, such as the 6km Vereda da Ponta de S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o, the 5.6km Vereda do Pico Ruivo and the 10.6km Levada do Rei, stand at \u20ac4.50 if payment is made at the time of booking. However, a slightly cheaper rate of \u20ac3 can be paid if booking is made in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Madeira\u2019s residents are exempt from paying such fees, although preregistration is required for all. <\/p>\n<p>The reopening of PR1 Vereda do Areeiro coincides with the Madeira Island Ultra Trail running challenge, taking place from 25-26 April 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>                          Go to accessibility shortcuts<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-partage-commentaire-share\"><span>Share<\/span><\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"adb-article-you-might-also-like\" class=\"perf-cv-auto c-article-you-might-also-like\">\n<h2 class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__title\">\n        Read more<br \/>\n      <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__container\">\n<article 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programmes and community-focused tourism activities\u201d, within the framework of its latest awareness campaign: Explore. Respect. Preserve.The trail was forced into closure in 2024 due to a wildfire, which damaged much of the trail and required extensive safety improvements.With restoration works now complete, the 7km-long route, which traverses through the island\u2019s Pico do Areeiro (1,818m), Pico das Torres (1,851m) and Pico Ruivo (1,862m) peaks, will soon welcome hikers once more.The high-altitude hiking experience begins at the Pico de Areeiro viewpoint, with an approximate three-and-a-half-hour-long route through tunnels carved into volcanic rock, steep ridgelines and panoramic viewpoints above the clouds.Trekkers will also cover the Central Mountain Massif, a protected area recognised for its unique habitats and biodiversity. With a bit of luck and a camera at hand, trekkers may spot bird species and subspecies, such as the canary, the Berthelot\u2019s pipit and plain swift, unique to Madeira and neighbouring Macaronesian archipelagos in the North Atlantic.Highlighting climate conservation, Visit Madeira has called on visitors and locals to \u201cprotect the island\u201d, with guidelines warning against uprooting flora and fauna. Travellers are also urged not to litter and remember that &#8220;animals are not attractions&#8221;, as excessive human contact disrupts their natural flows.Fees to support trail maintenance, nature conservationTrekkers keen to take on the soon-to-reopen trail will have to pay a fee to access it.A fee of \u20ac10.50 will apply with the full reopening of the PR1 Vereda do Areeiro. In contrast, a \u20ac4.50 fee applies to all other classified walking routes.&#8221;Higher maintenance requirements and new infrastructure will justify an increased access fee,&#8221; officials said in 2024 regarding the fees.Contributions from these fees support trail maintenance, safety improvements and environmental protection, while helping to manage visitor flow.In 2025, the Portuguese island introduced new hiking trail regulations to protect nature and improve visitor experience, including staggering visitor access throughout the day to reduce congestion at busy times and lower pressure on the Island&#8217;s ecosystems.These regulations came into force on 1 January 2026.Fees to access trails, such as the 6km Vereda da Ponta de S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o, the 5.6km Vereda do Pico Ruivo and the 10.6km Levada do Rei, stand at \u20ac4.50 if payment is made at the time of booking. However, a slightly cheaper rate of \u20ac3 can be paid if booking is made in advance.Madeira\u2019s residents are exempt from paying such fees, although preregistration is required for all.The reopening of PR1 Vereda do Areeiro coincides with the Madeira Island Ultra Trail running challenge, taking place from 25-26 April 2026.<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2026\/04\/12\/back-on-track-madeiras-iconic-hiking-trail-to-reopen-after-two-year-closure&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/89\/47\/1200x675_cmsv2_b039c267-c452-5920-9175-ab47cec2fcce-9718947.jpg&#8221;] Culture news Sensational find: Archaeologists recover 1000 objects from Swiss lake Hungary Hungarian election show record morning turnout as polls get under way Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 12th, 2026 \u2013 Midday Destinations Why cruise passengers are missing out on Alaska\u2019s \u2018queen of fjords\u2019 Culture news Sensational find: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[226,36],"class_list":["post-1878649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-international","tag-crawlmanager","tag-euronews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1878649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1878649"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1878649\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1878649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1878649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1878649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}