Caminho do Ouro

Description

A mega experience along this path that takes visitors to the heart of the Atlantic Forest and the origins of the city of Petrópolis/RJ. Known by various names: Vila Inhomirim x Petrópolis Crossing, Slave Path, Proença Shortcut, Gold Path... A Historical Heritage site registered by INEPAC, this path was opened in 1723 by Bernardo Proença, a wealthy landowner at the foot of the mountain, who brought gold from Minas Gerais to Rio de Janeiro. This section walks through history. Along this trail, various historical attractions can be observed, such as the cart road of Serra da Estrela, considered at the time the "most grandiose work of the Empire of Brazil" and the first railway in the country, still active today, connecting the Port of Mauá to Vila Inhomirim (now Raiz da Serra). The beauty of the well-preserved forest, in a beautiful section of the Serra dos Órgãos National Park (PARNASO), makes this hike even more stunning.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 4h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 6.5 Km

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level NonExistent

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure Low

Sun Exposure Low

Hydration Point Available

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 40m

Maximum Altitude: 850m

Negative Unevenness: 30m

Positive Unevenness: 830m

Attractions that the trail offers

Fauna

Viewpoints

Ruins

Caminho do Ouro is a segment of the following Long-Distance Trail

Caminhos da Serra do Mar

Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 200 km

Difficulty Hard

The trail is located in the following protected area

Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos

Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro

200 km²

Thaynara Mendes 03/06/2024

ótima trilha para iniciantes!

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 6.5 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: NonExistent

Minimum Altitude: 40m

Maximum Altitude: 850m

Negative Unevenness: 30m

Positive Unevenness: 830m