Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso Ao Morro Da Cruz E a Caverna Do Eco

1.4 mi
round trip
2,204 ft
climb
4,538 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso Ao Morro Da Cruz E a Caverna Do Eco is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 2,930 ft and 4,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,840 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. It is on the edge of Nova Friburgo. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro da Cruz, Pedra da Cascata and Duas Pedras. There are 18 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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