Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso Ao Cume Da Serra Das Antas Sudoeste

0.8 mi
round trip
1,587 ft
climb
6,036 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso Ao Cume Da Serra Das Antas Sudoeste is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental Petrópolis. It runs between about 4,820 ft and 6,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,250 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Itaipava, about 6.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Palmares, Serra das Antas Sudoeste and Morro Careca ou Pedra Azul. Cachoeira da Ponte Funda is within about 3 miles. There are 11 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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