Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha Em Torno Do Morro Da Capela

2.7 mi
round trip
2,662 ft
climb
1,812 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha Em Torno Do Morro Da Capela is an out-and-back trail, 2.7 miles each way (5.5 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental Petrópolis. It runs between about 260 ft and 1,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Cascata, about 1.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro da Capela, Capela Médio and Pedra do Saco. Cachoeira Inhomirim and Cachoeira do Itacolomi 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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