the hike is one of the simplest in rio, taking only about 30 minutes to reach the mirante do sacopă, 330 meters from the start of the trail - and there are not any difficult sections on the trail, making it suitable for people of all ages.
as with so many of the hikes in the city, participants are rewarded with a stunning view at the summit, which gives a particularly spectacular and unique view of the rodrigo de freitas lagoon.
not per se in the zona sulof rio, but included in this section of our guide because it is accessible from the zona sul, one of the longer and more challenging hikes, in rio de janeiro, is the trail up the corcovado mountain.
