Trilha da Pedra da Gávea

Description

Pedra da Gávea is the largest seaside rock block in the world, named for its resemblance to the gávea, a basket for observation located on the mast of Portuguese caravels. Known as the Emperor's Head, the side of the rock opposite the sea resembles a face, which is why it was called "Metaracanga" by the indigenous people, meaning the adorned head. The 842m height of Pedra provides a stunning view of the entire Carioca coastline, between the South Zone and the West Zone, and allows for observation of the mountains of the Tijuca Forest. The trail to Pedra da Gávea is the one that gathers the most legends. The first emerged in the 19th century when a group of researchers from the IHGB (Brazilian Historical and Geographic Institute) found marks on the rock, interpreted as remnants of ancient Phoenician inscriptions. The inscriptions were even translated, and the site was presented by some as the ruins of a sphinx. Additionally, some argue that Pedra da Gávea is a portal to other dimensions, an entrance to underground cities, and a site for UFO visits. Despite so many legends, it is worth noting that erosion is a much more reasonable explanation for the Emperor's Head and the marks on the slopes of the mountain.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 3h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 3 Km

Difficulty Hard

Orientation Moderate

Signaling Level Complete

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure High

Sun Exposure Medium

Hydration Point Unavailable

Climbing There is

Minimum Altitude: 0m

Maximum Altitude: 842m

Negative Unevenness: 687m

Positive Unevenness: 769m

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

Lucas Leuzinger 03/08/2023

absolutamente demais! trilha muito bem mantida e fácil de encontrar...

Guilherme Paula 01/02/2023

Supere seus limites!

Fabiano Fidelis 16/10/2022

O visual mais lindo da cidade! Mas não é para qualquer um não. Recomendo que essa trilha sempre seja feita acompanhanda de guia ou de pessoa experiente em escalada, pois existe risco REAL de vida.

John Jackson 20/08/2022

Vale a pena!

Mayumi Yamaki 09/08/2022

Trilha excelente e bem demarcada, porém atenção a carrasqueira que torna a trilha para o mais experiente e pra qu não tem medo de altura. No mais, a vista mais bonita do Rio.

Anna Antunes 13/05/2017

Trilha bem difícil para iniciantes, mas nada impossível de acompanhado de bons profissionais.

Tips

The Pedra da Gávea is in the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, in its Sector C. Open every day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is a tough and demanding trail, and for beginners and/or inexperienced hikers, it is recommended to go with experienced tour guides. A minimum level of physical fitness is required.

Warnings

Environmental conservation

01/02/2023

Environmental conservation

19/12/2022

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 3 Km

Difficulty: Hard

Orientation: Moderate

Signaling Level: Complete

Minimum Altitude: 0m

Maximum Altitude: 842m

Negative Unevenness: 687m

Positive Unevenness: 769m