being the highest peak in the city, the most popular activities to be undertaken on the pico da pedra branca mountain are rock climbing and hiking. it is a challenging hike, due to the length of the journey to the top, whilst steep slopes, and badly signposted trails add to the difficulties of the journey.

the hike on pedra branca can take between three to five hours to complete, and has some interesting attractions along the trail, keeping participants engaged throughout. once at the top, hikers are treated to unmatched views of the west sideof the city.