A 1.5 km path from Praia Vermelha along the Pista Cláudio Coutinho and up to the top of Morro da Urca, the first cable car stop. About 40 minutes of steep and flat sections, with a view over the bay from Botafogo to the Aterro.
- Address
- Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-240
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 09:00-17:00; Fri-Sun 08:30-17:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Trail free; cable car tickets extra (Riotur)
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Riotur rates it light and fairly easy; start from Praça General Tibúrcio at Praia Vermelha.
- From the top you can buy a cable car ticket to continue to Sugarloaf or ride back down.
- End with a swim at Praia Vermelha, as Riotur suggests.