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Hiking trails in Florianópolis

Hiking trails in the city, with neighborhood, opening hours and what's coming up. 26 places on the map.

This information comes from the venues and organizers themselves and may change. Always check the official page of the event or venue before you go.

  1. Caminho do Costão do Pântano do SulTrail · Pântano do SulA short path of about 400 m along the rocky shore at the eastern end of Praia do Pântano do Sul.
  2. Caminho do ReiTrail · Ponta das CanasA trail of about 3.9 km through the hills in the north of the island, between Ponta das Canas and the Ingleses and Cachoeira do Bom Jesus area.
  3. Praia da GalhetaBeach · Praia MoleFlorianópolis’s official naturist beach, reached via a short trail from Praia Mole. Open sea, almost no facilities, and preserved nature.
  4. Praia da Lagoinha do LesteBeach · Pântano do SulA pristine, isolated beach surrounded by Atlantic Forest in southern Florianópolis, famous for its scenic beauty, lagoon, and access exclusively by…
  5. Praia do GravatáBeach · Lagoa da ConceiçãoA deserted beach between Mole and Joaquina, accessible only by trail. Rough seas, a rocky headland, and beautiful views from above.
  6. Praia do MatadeiroBeach · ArmaçãoMatadeiro Beach is a preserved natural refuge in the south of Santa Catarina Island, in Florianópolis. Accessible only on foot via a short trail…
  7. Praia do SaquinhoBeach · Pântano do SulA hidden beach in the south of the island, reached by trail from Solidão. Clear water, rocky headlands, and abundant Atlantic Forest.
  8. Praia dos NaufragadosBeach · Ribeirão da IlhaA wild beach at the southernmost tip of the island, reached by trail from Caieira da Barra do Sul or by boat. The trail continues to Farol de…
  9. Trilha BerneTrail · PantanalA trail of about 1.6 km in the Maciço do Morro da Cruz, starting on the Pantanal side, near UFSC.
  10. Trilha CentenáriaTrail · Praia do ForteA very short trail next to Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa, between Jurerê and Praia do Forte, with views of the northern bay.
  11. Trilha da AntenaTrail · PantanalA climb of about 2.2 km along a dirt road to the antennas at the top of the Maciço do Morro da Cruz, with views of the city and the bays.
  12. Trilha da Barra do SambaquiTrail · SambaquiA short trail of about 700 m in Barra do Sambaqui, near the mouth of the Rio Ratones, with views of the bay.
  13. Trilha da Cachoeira da SolidãoTrail · Pântano do SulA very short trail, less than 300 m, that starts at Praia da Solidão and enters the forest to reach the waterfall. Easy, and you can combine it with…
  14. Trilha da Cachoeira do PoçãoTrail · Córrego GrandeA short trail of about 700 m in Córrego Grande to the Poção, a freshwater pool with a small waterfall in the middle of the forest.
  15. Trilha da Costa da LagoaTrail · Canto dos AraçásA long trail that starts at Canto dos Araçás and follows the shore of Lagoa da Conceição to Costa da Lagoa, a community with no road access. There’s…
  16. Trilha da Lagoa PequenaTrail · CampecheShort, flat trail of about 700 m through the restinga around Lagoa Pequena, in Campeche. Easy, good for going with a child.
  17. Trilha da Lagoinha do Leste (pelo Pântano do Sul)Trail · Pântano do SulOne of the island’s most famous trails. It starts in Pântano do Sul, climbs the hill through the Atlantic Forest for about 2 km to the top, then…
  18. Trilha da Lomba do IngáTrail · SantinhoA trail of about 2.1 km through the forest between Santinho and Moçambique, with little foot traffic.
  19. Trilha da Ponta das Canas à LagoinhaTrail · Ponta das CanasA trail of about 1.5 km around the point, connecting Praia de Ponta das Canas to Praia da Lagoinha, with calm, clear water.
  20. Trilha das Piscinas Naturais da Barra da LagoaTrail · Barra da LagoaA short trail of about 600 m that starts at Prainha da Barra da Lagoa and follows the rocks to the natural pools. Easy and good for going with kids.
  21. Trilha de NaufragadosTrail · Ribeirão da IlhaIt starts at Caieira da Barra do Sul, where there is parking, and crosses the forest for about 2.4 km to Praia dos Naufragados, at the southern tip…
  22. Trilha do Dólmen da OraçãoTrail · Praia MoleA short trail of less than 1 km between Praia Mole and Galheta, leading to Dólmen da Oração, a rock formation many people consider an archaeological…
  23. Trilha do GravatáTrail · Lagoa da ConceiçãoA short trail that starts from the road between Lagoa and Praia Mole and descends to Praia do Gravatá, also called Caminho dos Pescadores. From up…
  24. Trilha do Morro do RapaTrail · Praia BravaA trail of about 3 km to Morro do Rapa, at the northern tip of the island, with a viewpoint overlooking Praia Brava, Lagoinha, and the open sea.
  25. Trilha do Parque Estadual do Rio VermelhoTrail · São João do Rio VermelhoFlat trails through the forest and coastal scrubland of Parque Estadual do Rio Vermelho, between Lagoa da Conceição and Praia do Moçambique. Great…
  26. Trilha pelas Pedras (Praia do Forte)Trail · Praia do ForteA short path of about 300 m over the rocks along the shore near Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa, at Praia do Forte.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a place is open?
Each place's page shows the opening hours the place itself provided. Holidays and the high season change hours, so check with the place before you go.
Is this information guaranteed?
No. This information comes from the venues and organizers themselves and may change. Always check the official page of the event or venue before you go.