Rio de Janeiro·First light·Lake loop, flat
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
7.2km+— m5:00 /km
- Distance
- 7.2km
- Elevation
- +—m
- Difficulty
- Gentle
- Best season
- Year-round
- Soul quality
- Water9.0
Paved towpath · compacted gravel
IArrivalRio de Janeiro · First light
IIThe path7.2 km · Gentle
Xymove · rendering the line
Xymove Map
7.2kmloop
Live · pinch, drag, zoom-22.974, -43.205
Measuring the drawn line…
Elevation · +— mOpen in OSM
+—m gainPeak10 m · 7.2km
Elevation profile: total gain—metres, peak10m above start, low0 m.Snapped to real footpaths · Garmin · Strava · Komoot · Coros · Apple Watch
IIIPresenceWhat this loop asks of you, and gives back.
Christ above, still water, no cars.
Tempo engine ·Flowing
4:44–5:15 /km
Ride the line. If effort spikes, ease back into the rhythm — don't push through.
No stairs, no stiles. Continuous smooth surface, curb cuts throughout, gentle gradients under 3%.
Wheelchair Stroller Step-free
- WaterPublic fountain at each major square · cafés happy to refill
- BenchesBenches at every square and along the waterfront
- ToiletsPublic toilets at start/end · park pavilion mid-way
- ShadePartial tree shade · carry a cap for high sun
- Rest pointsCafé terraces and square benches — plenty of civilised places to stop
Because moving beside water borrows its willingness — the current does part of the settling for you.