Serra da Rocinha, an epic enthralling road
Brazil, south-america
57.5 km
1,236 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, road trippers, buckle up for Serra da Rocinha, a wild ride straddling the border between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil! This baby clocks in at a lung-busting 1,236 meters (that's 4,055 feet!) high.
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure within the stunning Serra Geral mountains. You'll be cruising on Rodovia BR-285, which is currently gravel, but rumor has it, it's getting a glow-up with pavement (and even some concrete!) soon.
This epic route stretches for 57.5 km (or 35.72 miles) from São José dos Ausentes heading towards Turvo. Expect twists, turns, and some seriously jaw-dropping drop-offs. The scenery is unreal, but keep your eyes on the road!
Where is it?
Serra da Rocinha, an epic enthralling road is located in Brazil (south-america). Coordinates: -13.9140, -52.0862
Road Details
- Country
- Brazil
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 57.5 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,236 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- -13.9140, -52.0862
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