the climb lasts for about 2 kilometers, which can take between 30 minutes to one hour to complete, eventually arriving at morro da urca, 220 meters above sea level.
as the trail runs along the cable-car track, which take visitors to the păo de açúcar(sugar loaf mountain), hikers will follow the path set out by the cable-car, as well as often encountering marmosets that run along the railings.
at the summit of morro da urca, there is a large opening, where visitors can relax and take in the incredible scenery, which includes the bay of botafogo, urca beach, the dazzling city and the bridge rio - niterói.
