Parque Lage x Corcovado

Description

The trail from Parque Lage offers the privilege of connecting two must-see tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro: Parque Lage and the world-famous Corcovado. The park houses a mansion with a picture-perfect frame pointing towards Christ the Redeemer. There are also lakes, artificial caves, an aquarium, and an acoustic tower built for the lyrical singing practice of the mansion's former owners throughout the gardens. The vegetation surrounding the building includes over 140 species of trees, many of which are rare. Along the route, you can find easily accessible waterfalls. Corcovado was already a tourist attraction in 1824 when D. Pedro I ordered a trail to be opened connecting Cosme Velho to the peak. Since then, the mountain became a mandatory visit for the Portuguese Court, and even Charles Darwin used the trail to reach Corcovado. In 1884, D. Pedro II enhanced the visit by inaugurating the Corcovado Tourist Train. At the end of the line is Christ the Redeemer, which has a fee for access but offers a panoramic view of the city: Lagoa, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana, Morro da Urca, Flamengo, and Guanabara Bay.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 3h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 2.24 Km

Difficulty Hard

Orientation Moderate

Signaling Level Complete

Conservation Excellent

Risk Exposure Medium

Sun Exposure Low

Hydration Point Available

Climbing There is

Minimum Altitude: 19m

Maximum Altitude: 704m

Negative Unevenness: 985m

Positive Unevenness: 985m

Video

Attractions that the trail offers

Fauna

Viewpoints

The trail is located in the following protected area

Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

39.6 km²

Janaina Czolpinski 22/09/2023

Trilha maravilhosa! Fizemos durante a manhã. Bem sinalizada e muitos guardas flores.

Jeniffer (Jay) 07/09/2022

É possível se hidratar em alguns cursos d'água no caminho. Há uma trechinho em que é necessário fazer uma pequena escalada, mas há a possibilidade de se apoiar em ferros que foram fincados dentro da pedra. É uma trilha tranquila de se fazer.

Otto Polastri 17/07/2021

A trilha é bem sinalizada e levamos mais ou menos 3 hrs para ir e voltar. Achamos bem tranquila de subir até a trilha do Corcovado que tem uma dificuldade moderada porque algumas partes são bem íngremes na subida.

Warnings

Environmental conservation

02/12/2022

Others

17/07/2021

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 2.24 Km

Difficulty: Hard

Orientation: Moderate

Signaling Level: Complete

Minimum Altitude: 19m

Maximum Altitude: 704m

Negative Unevenness: 985m

Positive Unevenness: 985m