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Trails & Lookout points

Looking for an adventure and breathtaking views? Explore nature and find the perfect hiking trails for you!

       

Easy Trails

Trilha Saquinho do Rio Vermelho

Very regular paths with not many rocks. Amazing views of Ratones, Lagoa da Conceição, Rio Vermelho and Moçambique neighborhoods.


Easy Trail

4 hours

Trilha do Forte

Amazing views of Jurerê, Daniela, the bay, and the islands of Ratones and Anhatomirim. You can also visit the Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa.


Easy Trail

1 hour

Trilha Sertão do Assopro

From the Lagoa lookout point, walk through a local neighborhood to an old hang-gliding take-off spot with an amazing view, and then through the Atlantic Forest to Costa da Lagoa.


Easy Trail

4 hours

Trilha da Restinga

Walk through the local neighborhood of ‘manezinhos’ to see historic houses and the Lontra Project ('the  Otter Project').


Easy Trail

2 hours

Trilha Norte da Lagoa do Peri

Walk along the lake and enjoy the Atlantic Forest.


Easy Trail

3 hours

Trilha do Rio do Braz

Very easy walking in the Sapiens Park with towers and bridges. It’s handicapped accessible. It’s open from 1 to 7 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Trilha do Parque do Córrego Grande

Very easy walking in the Parque Ecológico do Córrego Grande. It's disabled-friendly. Opens everyday from 8am to 6pm.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Estrada Antiga da Daniela

The entrance to this path bordered by restinga vegetation, swamps and a lake is in front of a Police Station.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Trilha Piscinas da Barra

You cross the Atlantic Forest and get to natural seawater pools.


Easy Trail

20 minutes

Trilha Naufragados

You will enjoy a panoramic view of the area, the beach, a natural water fountain, and some sites of historical importance.


Easy Trail

50 minutes

Trilha Praia do Gravatá

You will see otters and the beach, and enjoy a panoramic view of the area.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Trilha Ratones até Lagoa da Conceição

You will see a lagoon, some yellow caymans, and enjoy a panoramic view of the area.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Trilha do Poção Córrego Grande

You will see a waterfall, a river, and a natural water fountain.


Easy Trail

20 minutes

Trilha Cachoeira da Solidão

You will see a waterfall, a river, the beach, and a natural water fountain.


Easy Trail

15 minutes

Average trail

Trilha Morro da Antena

Also known as ‘Trilha do Maciço da Costeira’. It is very hard climbing up the first half because of loose rocks, but later it gets easier. There are wonderful views of Baía Sul and the Santa Mônica Valley in some lookout points.


Easy Trail

4 hours

Trilha Monte Verde – Costa da Lagoa

Nice views while crossing the hills in the Atlantic Forest to Costa da Lagoa. When looking for information about this trail in the internet be aware that most sites say that the trail should be started in Servidão Olga Lacerda, but we say it should be started in Rua Mané Vicente, if you want a longer hike.


Easy Trail

3h 30 minutes

Trilha Rota das Cachoeiras

At 221 km away from Florianópolis, this trail in the city of Corupá takes you through 14 waterfalls and lakes in the Atlantic forest ending in a breathtaking 125-meters high waterfall.


Easy Trail

2 hours

Trilha Caminho do Rei

Dating from imperial time in the northern hills, the trail crosses the Atlantic Forest and provides many panoramic views.


Easy Trail

3 hours

Trilha do Lamim

Between Jurerê and Canasvieiras, this paved trail requires a lot of energy because it goes up and down.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Trilha Morro do Lampião

Beautiful panoramic view of Campeche and Joaquina.


Easy Trail

2 hours

Trilha do Rapa

Nice views and a good walk through the hills from Ponta das Canas to Brava.


Easy Trail

2h 30 minutes

Trilha da Feiticeira

Panoramic views and a nice walk from Ingleses to Brava through the rocky coast.


Easy Trail

3 hours

Trilha Caminho da Costa

You will see a lagoon, a waterfall, a river, a beach, a natural water fountain, enjoy panoramic views, and can go on a boat trip.


Easy Trail

4 hours

Trilha Barra da Lagoa até Galheta

You will enjoy a panoramic view of the area, and see a beach, sites of historical importance, colonial houses, rupestrian inscriptions, a river and a natural water fountain.


Easy Trail

2 hours

Trilha Ilha do Campeche

You will see coatis, a beach, rupestrian inscriptions, enjoy panoramic views of the area, and can go on a boat trip.


Easy Trail

1h 45 minutes

Trilha do Morro das Aranhas

You will see a beach, a thicket, a natural water fountain, coasts and rupestrian inscriptions and enjoy a panoramic view of the area.


Easy Trail

1 hour

Hard trails

Trilha do Cambirela

One of the hardest trails in the area. It ends at the top of Cambirela Mountain at the mainland, approximately 1,043 meters high. From this site, you can view all the islands around. There are three trails and each takes around 2 hours to hike up the mountain and 1h 30 minutes to hike down.


Hard Trail

3h 30 minutes

Trilha Ponta do Passo

It connects the trails ‘Trilha da Praia do Saquinho’ and ‘Trilha de Naufragados’. You have to add the length of time to cross these other trails to the expected length of time to cross the area. Don’t do it without preparation. You’ll cross the coast and the Atlantic forest.


Hard Trail

4 hours

Trilha da Pedra Branca

Breathtaking views of the whole Island from north to south, and the cities of São José, Palhoça and Santo Amaro da Imperatriz.


Hard Trail

6 hours

Trilha do Leopardo

It is very challenging to hike all these trails one after another: ‘Trilha Matadeiro-Lagoinha do Leste’ followed by ‘Trilha Lagoinha do Leste’, ‘Trilha Cachoeira da Solidão’, ‘Trilha da Praia do Saquinho’ and ‘Trilha de Naufragados’. Don’t do it without proper equipment and preparation.


Hard Trail

12 hours

Trilha Matadeiro-Lagoinha

Amazing views along the coast.


Hard Trail

4 hours

Trilha da Gurita

As you hike from Lagoa do Peri to Ribeirão da Ilha, you will see a lagoon, alligators, a waterfall, a river, a beach, a natural water fountain, and you will enjoy a panoramic view of the area.


Hard Trail

3h 30 minutes

Trilha Lagoinha do Leste

You will see a lagoon, a beach, a natural water fountain, and you will enjoy a panoramic view a panoramic view of the area.


Hard Trail

2h50 minutes

Trilha Praia do Saquinho

You will enjoy a panoramic view of the beach of Saquinho and go through a very rustic community that doesn’t use electric energy and wishes to keep isolated.


Hard Trail

2h30 minutes

Trilha Monte Verde até Costa da Lagoa

You will see a lagoon, a natural water fountain, enjoy a panoramic view of the area, and can go on a boat trip.


Hard Trail

2 hours

Hiking Trails

Trilha do Cambirela

One of the hardest trails in the area. It ends at the top of Cambirela Mountain at the mainland, approximately 1,043 meters high. From this site, you can view all the islands around. There are three trails and each takes around 2 hours to hike up the mountain and 1h 30 minutes to hike down.


Easy Trail

3h 30 minutes

Trilha Ponta do Passo

It connects the trails ‘Trilha da Praia do Saquinho’ and ‘Trilha de Naufragados’. You have to add the length of time to cross these other trails to the expected length of time to cross the area. Don’t do it without preparation. You’ll cross the coast and the Atlantic forest.


Easy Trail

4 hours

Trilha da Pedra Branca

Breathtaking views of the whole Island from north to south, and the cities of São José, Palhoça and Santo Amaro da Imperatriz.


Easy Trail

6 hours

Trilha Morro da Antena

Also known as ‘Trilha do Maciço da Costeira’. It is very hard climbing up the first half because of loose rocks, but later it gets easier. There are wonderful views of Baía Sul and the Santa Mônica Valley in some lookout points.


Easy Trail

4 hours

Trilha Monte Verde – Costa da Lagoa

Nice views while crossing the hills in the Atlantic Forest to Costa da Lagoa. When looking for information about this trail in the internet be aware that most sites say that the trail should be started in Servidão Olga Lacerda, but we say it should be started in Rua Mané Vicente, if you want a longer hike.


Easy Trail

3h 30 minutes

Trilha Saquinho do Rio Vermelho

Very regular paths with not many rocks. Amazing views of Ratones, Lagoa da Conceição, Rio Vermelho and Moçambique neighborhoods.


Easy Trail

4 hours

Trilha do Forte

Amazing views of Jurerê, Daniela, the bay, and the islands of Ratones and Anhatomirim. You can also visit the Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa.


Easy Trail

1 hour

Trilha do Leopardo

It is very challenging to hike all these trails one after another: ‘Trilha Matadeiro-Lagoinha do Leste’ followed by ‘Trilha Lagoinha do Leste’, ‘Trilha Cachoeira da Solidão’, ‘Trilha da Praia do Saquinho’ and ‘Trilha de Naufragados’. Don’t do it without proper equipment and preparation.


Easy Trail

12 hours

Trilha Rota das Cachoeiras

At 221 km away from Florianópolis, this trail in the city of Corupá takes you through 14 waterfalls and lakes in the Atlantic forest ending in a breathtaking 125-meters high waterfall.


Easy Trail

2 hours

Trilha Caminho do Rei

Dating from imperial time in the northern hills, the trail crosses the Atlantic Forest and provides many panoramic views.


Easy Trail

3 hours

Trilha do Lamim

Between Jurerê and Canasvieiras, this paved trail requires a lot of energy because it goes up and down.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Trilha da Restinga

Walk through the local neighborhood of ‘manezinhos’ to see historic houses and the Lontra Project ('the  Otter Project').


Easy Trail

2 hours

Trilha Norte da Lagoa do Peri

Walk along the lake and enjoy the Atlantic Forest.


Easy Trail

3 hours

Trilha do Rio do Braz

Very easy walking in the Sapiens Park with towers and bridges. It’s handicapped accessible. It’s open from 1 to 7 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Trilha do Parque do Córrego Grande

Very easy walking in the Parque Ecológico do Córrego Grande. It's disabled-friendly. Opens everyday from 8am to 6pm.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Estrada Antiga da Daniela

The entrance to this path bordered by restinga vegetation, swamps and a lake is in front of a Police Station.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Trilha Piscinas da Barra

You cross the Atlantic Forest and get to natural seawater pools.


Easy Trail

20 minutes

Trilha Lagoinha do Leste

You will see a lagoon, a beach, a natural water fountain, and you will enjoy a panoramic view a panoramic view of the area.


Easy Trail

2h50 minutes

Trilha Monte Verde até Costa da Lagoa

You will see a lagoon, a natural water fountain, enjoy a panoramic view of the area, and can go on a boat trip.


Easy Trail

2 hours

Trilha Caminho da Costa

You will see a lagoon, a waterfall, a river, a beach, a natural water fountain, enjoy panoramic views, and can go on a boat trip.


Easy Trail

4 hours

Trilha Barra da Lagoa até Galheta

You will enjoy a panoramic view of the area, and see a beach, sites of historical importance, colonial houses, rupestrian inscriptions, a river and a natural water fountain.


Easy Trail

2 hours

Trilha Naufragados

You will enjoy a panoramic view of the area, the beach, a natural water fountain, and some sites of historical importance.


Easy Trail

50 minutes

Trilha Praia do Gravatá

You will see otters and the beach, and enjoy a panoramic view of the area.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Trilha Ratones até Lagoa da Conceição

You will see a lagoon, some yellow caymans, and enjoy a panoramic view of the area.


Easy Trail

30 minutes

Trilha do Poção Córrego Grande

You will see a waterfall, a river, and a natural water fountain.


Easy Trail

20 minutes

Trilha Cachoeira da Solidão

You will see a waterfall, a river, the beach, and a natural water fountain.


Easy Trail

15 minutes

Lookout Points

south

Mirante do Morro das Pedras

This lookout point in southern Florianópolis has a breathtaking view of Armação beach and Lagoa do Peri. It is easily accessible and it has a big parking lot. It is next to the Casa de Retiros Vila Fátima, a catholic retreat. It is only open to the public during service hours.

city center

Mirante do Morro da Cruz

Inaugurated in 1984, it is possibly one of the oldest lookout points in Florianópolis. It lies at the top of a mountain at the city center where the TV stations are located. You will have a panoramic view of the town, including the North and South bay, three bridges, and the mainland. Avoid visiting it at night.

north

Mirante da Praia Brava

This lookout point can be found on the road to Brava beach. The view is incredible! It has a parking lot and a restaurant, so you can have a  fun time here with your friends or family.

east

Mirante Ponto de Vista

Located between Mole beach and Lagoa da Conceição, this is one of the best lookout point to visit in the area. It has all the touristic infrastructure, with a parking lot, restaurants, a coffee shop and some stores. It has an amazing panoramic view of the site and it’s really worth the visit. You will definitely fall in love with this place.

east

Mirante do Morro da Lagoa

This lookout point is very popular, easy to access and offers a great infrastructure with a big parking lot so you can stay as long as you wish. It is also very clean and in great condition. Here you will get a stunning panoramic view of the Lagoa da Conceição, the dunes and even the sea. You also get a chance to take a picture of the famous “Sou bem Floripa” stature.

city center

Mirante Praça Hercílio Luz

This lookout point offers an awesome view of the bridges from the Hercílio Luz Park. An amazing place to visit at sunset, as it is really enchanting! It’s also one of the best places to photograph one of the famous touristic spots in Florianópolis: the Hercílio Luz Bridge.

WHAT DOES IT OFFER?

No matter your taste, Florianópolis will likely offer something you will enjoy. Whether you want to spend a calm afternoon at the beach, go on a hike, an adventure or a shopping spree, play golf, or enjoy the busy nightlife, this city has what you need.