23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Stairway to Heaven

Pico do Arieiro is the third highest peak on Madeira and the starting point for the PR1 trail. This stretch along the trail is known as the Stairway to Heaven, and with the right weather conditions, gives one the feeling of being above the clouds.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Portugal
Camera: NIKON Z 8
Copyright: © Terria Clay