Rio's Outdoor Adventures
Tijuca National Park features a vast network of trails, granite peaks, and caves within the world's largest urban forest. This collection focuses on high-altitude landmarks like Pico da Tijuca, the park's highest point at 1,021 meters, and the monolithic Pedra da Gávea. It includes technical climbing sites such as Campo Escola 2000 and the Lionel Terray route, alongside unique geological formations like the Gruta dos Morcegos and the scenic Janela do Céu rock window.
A Rock of the Topsail
Pedra da Gávea is a monolithic mountain in Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pico da Tijuca
The highest peak in Tijuca National Park at 1,021 meters. The final ascent features 117 steps carved directly into the vertical rock face, commissioned during a visit by King Albert I of Belgium in 1920.
Aguilhinha da Gávea
A granite peak near Pedra da Gávea used for traditional climbing. It offers views of the Atlantic coastline and the São Conrado neighborhood.
Pico da Tijuca/Tijuca Mirim <> Archer/Cocanha
Trail junction connecting the routes between Pico da Tijuca, Tijuca Mirim, and the Archer and Cocanha peaks.
Tijuca Mirim<>Andarai Maior
Signpost marking the trail intersection between the Tijuca Mirim and Andaraí Maior peaks.
Tijuca Mirim 917m
Marker for the 917-meter summit of Tijuca Mirim, a smaller peak adjacent to Pico da Tijuca.
Pico da Tijuca | Tijuca Mirim | Saida
Directional marker for the access points and exit routes leading toward Pico da Tijuca and Tijuca Mirim.
Entrada Cachoeira das Almas
Entrance point for the trail leading to the Cachoeira das Almas waterfall.
base da via Lionel Terray
Starting point for the classic Lionel Terray climbing route on the face of Pedra da Gávea, named after the prominent French mountaineer.
CE2K - Sport Climbing Crag
A dedicated sport climbing area within the forest featuring multiple bolted routes for practice and training.
Campo Escola 2000
An outdoor climbing school and practice cliff offering various routes for sport climbing.
Janela do Céu
A natural rock opening on Pedra da Gávea that provides a framed scenic view of the ocean and the surrounding forest.
Gruta dos Morcegos
One of the largest caves in the park, formed by massive granite boulders and known for its resident bat colonies.
Gruta do Papagaio
A small cave located near the base of Pico do Papagaio, typical of the granite block formations found in the Tijuca massif.
Gruta dos Morcegos
A cave entrance formed by granite blocks, part of the extensive cave systems located within the forest's interior.
Gruta Bernardo de Oliveira
A rock shelter cave situated along the forest trails, named after a local explorer.
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