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Peaks and Viewpoints

Tijuca National Park contains a diverse range of granite peaks and observation points within one of the world's largest urban forests. This list features the 1,021-meter Pico da Tijuca, the park's highest summit, alongside the monolithic Pedra da Gávea and the iconic Corcovado mountain. Visitors can explore the 1903 Chinese-style gazebo at Vista Chinesa or hike to points like Pedra Bonita, known for its hang-gliding ramp. These sites offer panoramic views of Guanabara Bay, the Atlantic coastline, and Rio de Janeiro’s urban landscape.

Peaks and Viewpoints — Kaart
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Christ the Redeemer

Iconic Art Deco statue representing Jesus located atop Corcovado mountain, offering panoramic views of the city. It is a symbol of Christianity and Brazilian cultural heritage.
Halley Pacheco de Oliveira / CC BY-SA 3.0
B

Chinese Belvedere

The Chinese-style gazebo offers breathtaking views of the city and the bay.
KarlaFPaiva / CC BY-SA 3.0
C

Rock of the Topsail

Pedra da Gávea is a monolithic mountain in Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Andrevruas / CC BY 3.0
D

Corcovado

Corcovado which means "hunchback" in Portuguese, is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tiago Cobra / CC BY 3.0
E

Pedra Bonita

Granite peak featuring a popular hang gliding ramp and views of São Conrado beach and the neighboring Pedra da Gávea.
F

Mirante do Excelsior

Viewpoint overlooking the Northern Zone of Rio and Maracanã Stadium, accessible via a wide forest trail suitable for walking or cycling.
G

Pico da Tijuca

The highest point in the park at 1,021 meters, featuring a 117-step staircase carved directly into the rock for King Albert I of Belgium.
H

Mirante da Ciclovia São Conrado-Barra

Coastal observation point located along the seaside bike path that connects the neighborhoods of São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca.
I

Mirante das Canoas

Roadside viewpoint on Estrada das Canoas offering perspectives of the São Conrado shoreline and the sheer face of the Pedra da Gávea monolith.
J

Mirante

Observation point providing views of the Atlantic Forest and the city's southern districts near the Paineiras area.
K

Mirante

Quiet forest viewpoint situated along the road leading toward the Mesa do Imperador and Vista Chinesa.
L

Vista para a cidade

Panoramic observation point near the summit of Pico da Tijuca with clear views of the urban landscape of Rio de Janeiro.
M

Tijuca Mirim - Pedra Sete

A 917-meter peak adjacent to Pico da Tijuca, offering views of the surrounding forest and the mountain range.
N

Alto da Bandeira

The second-highest summit in the park, standing at 957 meters above sea level.
O

Carrasqueira

A challenging 30-meter rock scrambling section on the main ascent to the summit of Pedra da Gávea.
P

Cadeirinha do Imperador

A rock formation on the Pedra da Gávea massif named for its chair-like shape and historical association with the Brazilian imperial family.
Christ the Redeemer
Rijden
Chinese Belvedere
Rijden
Rock of the Topsail

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