PEDRA DO LOPO

At 1,780 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest points in the state of São Paulo, bordering Minas Gerais. The 9 km (round trip) trail crosses preserved Atlantic Forest with spectacular panoramic views from the top.

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Historical Description

The Serra do Lopo mountain range has a history linked to the movement of muleteers who, in the 18th and 19th centuries, transported goods between Minas Gerais and São Paulo. The place gets its name from the large number of maned wolves that inhabited the region, deriving from the Latin *Lupus*, meaning wolf. Serra do Lopo marks the gateway to mountaineering in the Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range.

Cultural Description

The trail is full of local legends and myths, with popular traditions passed down through generations of residents of the region. The destination attracts mountaineers and adventurers seeking moderate challenges in the Mantiqueira Mountains, establishing itself as an important meeting point for the regional trekking community.

Natural Description

A 9 km trail through the Atlantic Forest with the possibility of crossing to Extrema-MG.

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