Pedra da Gávea, Granite monolith in Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The monumental rock formation reaches 844 meters in height, making it one of the highest coastal mountains that directly meets the ocean.
Portuguese sailors named the mountain during an expedition in 1501, observing its shape resembling the topsail of their sailing vessels.
The mountain surface contains natural formations that create patterns, which some previously interpreted as ancient inscriptions but scientists confirmed as erosion marks.
The hiking trail spans 5.2 kilometers round trip, requiring technical climbing skills to navigate the Carrasqueira section with its 35-meter rock face.
The granite dome structure sits atop older gneiss layers, forming a geological formation that dates back approximately 600 million years.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Barra da Tijuca
Elevation above the sea: 842 m
Made from material: granite
Address: Pedra da Gávea - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, 22611, Brazil 22610-390
GPS coordinates: -22.99898,-43.28297
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:36
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