Description

The trail traverses part of an important historical route, the Estrada Real da Serra da Calçada. Built in 1725, this path served as a land alternative to the Old Way of the Estrada Real, which connected Rio de Janeiro to Paraty by sea. The route started in Santa Cruz, crossed the Serra do Mar in Itaguaí, passed through São João Marcos, and headed towards the São Paulo towns of Bananal and Areias, meeting the Old Way in Cachoeira Paulista. Used until the 19th century, the road is also marked by having been traveled by Dom Pedro I after the Proclamation of Independence in 1822. Most of the trail of the Emperor's Lookout follows this historic route, where it is possible to experience part of the past by walking on the well-preserved cobblestone path. At the end of the route, hikers will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the back of Sepetiba Bay, part of the Restinga da Marambaia, the Serra do Mendanha, and further away, the Maciço da Pedra Branca.

Extension: 8 Km

Access status: Open

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level Complete

Conservation Bad

Risk Exposure Low

Sun Exposure Low

Hydration Point Unavailable

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 56m

Maximum Altitude: 630m

Negative Unevenness: 616m

Positive Unevenness: 616m

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Extension: 8 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: Complete

Minimum Altitude: 56m

Maximum Altitude: 630m

Negative Unevenness: 616m

Positive Unevenness: 616m