Paiva Walkways – Strange walkway on the Paiva River in the municipality of Arouca, Portugal

The free time spent in nature is always good, especially when you can visit and develop new places. Especially for hiking fans, today we are introducing a great route in Portugal, the official opening of which was in 2015.

Hiking makes you fit!

The Paiva Walkways is a beautiful walkway on the Portuguese River Paiva in the municipality of Arouca. The hiking route, which winds in the mountains, is 8 km long and is made of sturdy wooden construction. From the Paiva Walkways there are wonderful views of the breathtaking nature in the area. The average duration of the route is 2.5 hours and within this time hikers can enjoy fantastic landscapes, waterfalls and a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Gorgeous rapids and magnificent rocks can be seen all the way

A hike on Paiva Walkways not only offers close contact with nature, it is a special experience because you can admire a really dramatic landscape there. The infrastructure is ideally integrated into the surroundings, following the hills and the formation of the terrain as skilfully as if the stairs and bridges gently embrace the mountains. The unique route has windy wooden stairs up to the mountain top, where the amazing natural views spread out, so that you never want to leave this place. The narrow suspension bridge over the river ensures an extreme, unforgettable experience. Smaller wooden bridges lead to the rocks and go through lush flora. The wooden infrastructure follows the natural mountain relief. Here you will also find pleasant places to relax and admirable places from which you can enjoy wonderful panoramic views.

The route is difficult, but there are recovery points in some places

If you want to go abroad, but have still not chosen a specific destination, it is certainly worth visiting Paiva Walkways and spending a nice and eventful time there. Take a look at our inspiring picture gallery and you will soon be booking your flight to Portugal. We wish you a lot of fun!

The wooden infrastructure is stable and nature-friendly

Small wooden bridge over a waterfall in the forest

The narrow wooden bridge over Paiva river

There are also cozy resting places on the rocks

All bridges are secured with railings

You can admire ancient forests along the way

The area offers wonderful views

The train bends around the rocks