Trilha Parque Lage para o Corcovado — Attraction in Região Geográfica Imediata do Rio de Janeiro

We did this hike in August. There are soldiers at the beginning of the hike (at the Parque Lage) and almost at the end, to secure the path. We saw a luggage in the forest at the beginning which reminds you to keep your eyes opened... I recommend to not do this hike alone, we were two and we joined another group of 2 people on the way. Be aware that there is a road on the top, but only used by shuttles. You cannot take these shuttles once you are at the top if you climbed by the hike. You must do the hike in the opposite way, or go down by the road (around 2km) and then get a taxi or uber (that's what we did). The view is worth it, even if the place is full of people... Be patient to get...

I'm sorry to hear of the last reviewers experience here, at the police checkpoint at the bottom i was informed that there haven't been a robbery in five months! Besides this fact i was on the lookout for suspicious people and knowing some Krav Maga i was quietly confident walking here.

It is a beautiful little walk, it really makes Christ the Redeemer so much rewarding after putting in the effort. In fact after spending time with the crowds at the top you'll appreciate the time spent walking on the trail...

A beautiful hiking path to el Cristo Redentor. The path is quite steep at times and some light climbing is required at times. If it rains it can become slippery at some points. Walking shoes or sneakers are fine for this walk. The path is well marked and is part of the Transcarioca Trail. We had a safe walk and encountered no problems, but be sensible and don’t bring valuables with you: loosing a digital camera is not as bad as loosing your smartphone. Entry to the Cristo Redentor section can beland with a...