Volta das Águas de Rio Claro (Cicloturismo)

Description

The Rio Claro Water Loop is a long-distance multimodal trail that passes through all districts of the municipality of Rio Claro, connecting the Center to the regions of Lídice, Macundu, Passa Três, São Roque, among others. Along the trail, cyclists encounter the rich water resources, historical, and cultural heritage of Rio Claro, exploring its waterfalls, the ruins of São João Marcos and Fazenda da Grama, various natural viewpoints, the famous Ribeirão das Lajes Reservoir, a rich avifauna, and much more. With 5 sections for bike touring, the Rio Claro Water Loop invites you to this memorable experience!

Activities

Activity Cycling

Time 14h 5m

Guidelines

Extension: 149.4 Km

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Moderate

Signaling Level Partial

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure High

Sun Exposure High

Hydration Point Available

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 370m

Maximum Altitude: 839m

Negative Unevenness: 8028m

Positive Unevenness: 8356m

What the trail offers

Squares

Reservoir

Visitor Center

Avifauna

Community Tourism

Waterfall

Fauna

Exhibition

Viewpoints

River

Ruins

Flora

Archaeological Site

Historic Building

What to see on the trail

Cemitério da Família Portugal

Estação Alto da Serra

Estação de Lídice

Ruínas da Igreja de São Joaquim da Grama

Ruínas do casarão da Fazenda da Grama

Discover the segments of Volta das Águas de Rio Claro (Cicloturismo)

Ciclotrilha de São João Marcos

Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 32.9 km

Difficulty Easy

Ciclotrilha do Alto da Serra do Mar

Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 17.12 km

Difficulty Easy

Trecho 01 - Rio Claro x Lídice (Cicloturismo | Volta das Águas de Rio Claro)

Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 19.55 km

Difficulty Hard

Trecho 02 - Lídice x Macundu (Cicloturismo | Volta das Águas de Rio Claro)

Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 28.26 km

Difficulty Hard

Trecho 03 - Macundu x Fazenda da Grama (Cicloturismo | Volta das Águas de Rio Claro)

Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 42.24 km

Difficulty Moderate

Trecho 04 - Fazenda da Grama x Rio Claro (Cicloturismo | Volta das Águas de Rio Claro)

Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 23.74 km

Difficulty Moderate

Trecho 04 (alternativo) - Passa Três x Rio Claro (Cicloturismo | Volta das Águas de Rio Claro)

Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 21.83 km

Difficulty Moderate

Trilha da Cachoeira do Juarez

Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 2.28 km

Difficulty Moderate

Protected Areas where the Trail passes through

Parque Estadual Cunhambebe

Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro

Comunidade Quilombola do Alto da Serra do Mar

Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro

Parque Arqueológico e Ambiental de São João Marcos

Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 149.4 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Moderate

Signaling Level: Partial

Minimum Altitude: 370m

Maximum Altitude: 839m

Negative Unevenness: 8028m

Positive Unevenness: 8356m

Route

The first cycling section of the Volta das Águas de Rio Claro departs from the city center of Rio Claro toward Lídice, passing along Estrada dos Pinheiros and the Lídice Station. The second section continues toward Macundu, crossing the Sertão da Itaoca and following the route known as the “Ferradura” through Várzea and São Roque. The third section starts from Macundu back to São Roque, ascending via rural roads toward Passa Três, and continues along the roads to Fazenda da Grama. From there, the final section returns to the city center, passing by Poço Azul. An alternative route allows for a direct return to Rio Claro from Passa Três.

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