Trecho 11 - Centro de Visitantes do Parque Nacional do Ubajara x Murimbeca - Caminhos da Ibiapaba

Description

Section 11 of the long-distance trail Caminhos da Ibiapaba connects the Visitor Center of the Ubajara National Park to the community of Murimbeca. This stage of the journey keeps the traveler on top of the Ibiapaba plateau but begins a shift away from the central urban and tourist core of Ubajara towards areas of strong mountainous agricultural production and green valleys. Photos: JLdSantos

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 3h 0m

Activity Cycling

Time 2h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 4.1 Km

Access status: Open

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Moderate

Signaling Level Complete

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure Low

Sun Exposure Low

Hydration Point Available

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 803m

Maximum Altitude: 865m

Negative Unevenness: 99m

Positive Unevenness: 54m

Attractions that the trail offers

Avifauna

Waterfall

Canyon

Visitor Center

Trecho 11 - Centro de Visitantes do Parque Nacional do Ubajara x Murimbeca - Caminhos da Ibiapaba is a segment of the following Long-Distance Trail

The trail is located in the following protected area

Parque Nacional de Ubajara

Ubajara, Ceará

62.7 km²

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Guidelines

Extension: 4.1 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Moderate

Signaling Level: Complete

Minimum Altitude: 803m

Maximum Altitude: 865m

Negative Unevenness: 99m

Positive Unevenness: 54m

Route

The route begins by leaving the boundaries of the Ubajara National Park and continues through its buffer zone. Along the way, the path develops within the territory of the Environmental Protection Area (APA) of Serra da Ibiapaba. Unlike the structured walkways and shaded trails of the dense forest at the Visitor Center (seen in the previous section), Section 11 features a terrain of secondary rural roads and yellowed dirt paths typical of the plateau's summit. The relief is characterized by false plains and gentle hills, with constant ups and downs as the trail crosses small valleys formed by the headwaters of mountain rivers. The visual landscape gains a strong transitional aspect between the preserved native forest and the high-altitude family farming zone. The climate remains mild and breezy due to the altitude of the mountain, but there is greater sun exposure compared to the core of the National Park. The region between Ubajara and Murimbeca is widely known for the production of tropical flowers, vegetables, and cold-climate fruits. Walking or biking here offers views of colorful greenhouses and plantations covering the gentle slopes of the plateau. The final destination is the locality of Murimbeca, a mountain village with a strong community identity, where the calm lifestyle at the mountain's summit stands out. It is an excellent spot to experience rural tourism and typical Ceará cuisine.