Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso Ao Alto Das Nuvens E Castelinhos De Magé

3.3 mi
round trip
4,908 ft
climb
4,649 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso Ao Alto Das Nuvens E Castelinhos De Magé is an out-and-back trail, 3.3 miles each way (6.7 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos. It runs between about 1,300 ft and 4,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,680 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Batatal, about 1.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pedra do Crocodilo, Coruja and Morro Jacutinga Mirim. Cachoeira das Sete Quedas and Cachoeira do Trono are within about 3 miles. There are 21 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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