Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha Da Casamata

0.5 mi
loop
450 ft
climb
3,132 ft
high point
Loop
route

Trilha Da Casamata is a 0.5-mile loop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental Petrópolis. It runs between about 2,850 ft and 3,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 450 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Petrópolis, about 0.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro dos Milionários, Monte Florido and Três Pedras. Cachoeira da Figueira and Cachoeira Arco Iris are within about 3 miles. There are 20 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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