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Pedra do Balão

Rio de Janeiro

About

Pedra do Balão is a mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with its summit at about 6,700 ft (2,042 m) above sea level. It stands inside Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos. Mapped trails that come within about half a mile of the top include Acesso Aos Morros Da Bandeira E Balão and Travessia Petrópolis-Teresópolis. The nearest town is Batatal, about 3.8 miles northwest of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Balãozinho, Morro da Bandeira and Cume Sul Morro Açu. Cachoeira do Trono and Cachoeira das Sete Quedas are within about 3 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

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Summit elevation

6,699 ft

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Pedra do Balão

Rio de Janeiro

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