Trilho de São Bento
Difficulty
Distance
14 km
Duration
6h
Elevation gain
945 m
Altitude
155–763 m
Type
Loop
Description
Machine-translated from Portuguese.
The São Bento Trail stretches along the southwestern slope of the parish of Rio Caldo and is characterized by the presence of sites of historical, cultural, and , on a route that circles the Basilica of São Bento da Porta Aberta, which ranks as the second most important pilgrimage site in the country, with its main pilgrimages taking place on March 21, July 11, and, most notably, August 12 and 13.
In addition to its religious character, this trail features other attractions, such as the old charcoal kiln, known as Furna, and the Fojo do Lobo, which demonstrate and confirm the relationship of coexistence— with both benefits and drawbacks, between humans and certain animals, including bears and wolves.