Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Antiga Rio Friburgo (Serra Velha)

An out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.6 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2.3 mi
round trip
2,539 ft
climb
3,777 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Antiga Rio Friburgo (Serra Velha) is an out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.6 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Parque Estadual dos Três Picos. It runs between about 3,100 ft and 3,780 ft above sea level, with roughly 990 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Mury, about 4.1 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Garrafão Sul, Garrafão and Mirante da Jacutinga. Cachoeira is within about 3 miles. There are 14 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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