Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Ligação Entre São Lourenço E Castália

1.6 mi
round trip
2,074 ft
climb
4,501 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Ligação Entre São Lourenço E Castália is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.1 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 3,920 ft and 4,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,190 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 Cachoeiras de Macacu, about 5.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cume da Serra do Morro Queimado and Pedra da Mariquita. Cachoeira Sete Quedas is within about 3 miles. There are 7 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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