The Veloso Trail is the most immersive route for exploring the Serra do Veloso in its purest form — where nature, archaeology, and dramatic scenery come together. Stretching approximately 7.2 km and taking around 5.5 hours to complete, the trail links key historic mining structures and climbs to the top of the range, where the landscape opens up to two major river basins: the Rio Doce and the Rio das Velhas.
The hike begins at Mina Du Veloso and passes through the Mundéus Complex, a set of structures once used to decant gold-rich sediment. From there, the trail runs alongside a section of the Lagoa da Prata aqueduct, revealing the path through which water was channeled to support mining operations. The walk continues to a small clearing before ascending to Curral de Pedras, the highest point on the trail and one of the region’s most remarkable geosites.
At the summit, beyond the well-preserved archaeological remains, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views — a rare chance to look out over the Rio Doce basin on one side and the Rio das Velhas basin on the other, from one of the highest vantage points in the Serra do Veloso.
Mundéus Complexes: Pioneering structures of colonial mining.
Lagoa da Prata Aqueduct: An accessible and well-preserved section of the water conveyance system.
Curral de Pedras: An iconic geosite with panoramic views over two major river basins.
Serra do Veloso Summit: One of the most striking natural viewpoints in Ouro Preto.
Complete Experience: A longer hike, rich in history, nature, and expansive landscapes.
What's Included + Important Notices
Guided tour / trail along the entire route.
Accompanied by a local guide specialized in Afro-Brazilian history and culture.
⚠️ Important Notices:
Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended.
The tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Extra Services
Hotel Pick-Up Included
TripAdvisor Reviews
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Wellington Porto
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Interessante, difícil de encontrar é uma entrada de R$70,00 por pessoa.
Interessante! Visita com guia, com informações sobre exploração do ouro com escravos. Entrada a R$70,00 por pessoa. Local muito escondido, quase desistimos de encontrar. Parece no meio de uma favela, mas é muito interessante.
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Nelson O
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Imperdível
Visita incrível em Ouro Preto, com bastante contextualização da história ligando o passado e o presente e a importância negra para o desenvolvimento de Ouro Preto e do Brasil. Recomendo demais!
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FranciscoRP2015
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vale conhecer
Fez parte de um tour pela cidade, mas é um passeio que deve ser realizado, pelo menos uma das minas deve ser visitado para se entender o processo de exploração como um todo.
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Quezia de Souza
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Gostei muito do passeio. Equipe preparada para dar as explicações. O valor da entrada é R$70,00. Vale muito a pena! A cerveja também é boa.
