Trilha do Antigo Leito Ferroviário

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Trilha do Antigo Leito Ferroviário
Trilha do Antigo Leito Ferroviário
Trilha do Antigo Leito Ferroviário
Trilha do Antigo Leito Ferroviário
Trilha do Antigo Leito Ferroviário
Description

An easily accessible trail with a balanced route through areas with low to medium sun exposure. Surrounded by flora and fauna, it's perfect for nature lovers. An excellent trail steeped in history, as it was once part of the Leopoldina Railway route. A short section of the trail requires crossing the RJ 116 highway, after which it returns to a dirt road.

Guidelines
Extension: 9.1 Km
Difficulty Moderate
Orientation Easy
Signaling Level Partial
Conservation Good
Risk Exposure Medium
Sun Exposure Medium
Hydration Point Unavailable
Climbing No climbing required
Minimum Altitude: 283m
Maximum Altitude: 913m
Negative Unevenness: 104m
Positive Unevenness: 727m
Tips

Bring water, insect repellent, and a snack in case you get hungry.

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Guidelines
Extension: 9.1 Km
Difficulty: Moderate
Orientation: Easy
Signaling Level: Partial
Minimum Altitude: 283m
Maximum Altitude: 913m
Negative Unevenness: 104m
Positive Unevenness: 727m
Route

The trail begins near Theodoro in Nova Friburgo, at Km 62 of RJ 116, and descends, traversing most of the route through Cachoeiras de Macacu, ending in Boca do Mato. Along the way, it's possible to see old buildings from the Leopoldina Railway (E.F.L.), formerly part of the Federal Railway Network S/A (RFFSA). Keep an eye out for these acronyms to identify them. The route is quite easy, even though the trail has been eroded over the years by bicycles and motorcycles. One point of attention is one of the old iron bridges. It has been covered with wooden planks, but the covering is not in the best condition; there are holes and a lot of vegetation obscuring the path. The trail through the woods begins on the new road to Friburgo (RJ-116), near the patrol station and Route 116. After passing the water tower construction dating from 1918, continue for a little over 5km until you reach a section where you need to walk approximately 1km on paved road to the entrance of the old road that connected Cachoeiras to the city of Friburgo.

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