Nove Colônias Bike Tour + Picnic at Casa Sander

On this bike tour from Nova Petrópolis, we will explore the natural landscapes of Nove Colônias and enjoy regional delicacies with a picnic at the Casa Sander winery.

Nove Colônias Bike Tour + Picnic at Casa Sander

At the scheduled time, we will meet on Avenida Presidente Getúlio Vargas in Nova Petrópolis and transport you to the starting point of the bike tour through Nove Colônias.

The route covers 28 kilometers (17 miles) with an elevation gain of 600 meters (1,968 feet). Riders will navigate dirt roads while enjoying the area's landscapes.

Our first stop will be a thousand-year-old pine tree that reaches 45 meters (147 feet) in height. This tree, approximately 1,300 years old, is a significant natural attraction in the city.

We will continue to the church in Plaza Theodor Amstad, recognized as the cradle of Brazilian cooperativism, where the first line of credit in Latin America was established in 1902.

After pedaling 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) to Nove Colônias, we will pause at the Casa Sander winery for a picnic featuring refreshing drinks and toast with jam, among vineyards and blueberry plantations.

The tour will include a visit to a cheese factory and the historic houses of the rural town, followed by a different return route to the starting point. The entire tour will last approximately four hours.