Nove Colônias Bike Tour + Picnic at Casa Sander

On this bike tour from Nova Petrópolis, you'll discover the natural landscapes of Nove Colônias and enjoy a picnic at the Casa Sander winery.

Nove Colônias Bike Tour + Picnic at Casa Sander

At the appointed time, we'll meet you on Avenida Presidente Getúlio Vargas in Nova Petrópolis and take you to the starting point of this bike tour through Nove Colônias.

The route is 28 kilometers (17 miles) long with an elevation gain of 600 meters (1,968 feet). The tour features dirt roads and scenic landscapes.

Our first stop will be at a thousand-year-old pine tree, standing 45 meters (147 feet) high, approximately 1,300 years old. This tree is a notable natural attraction in the area.

Next, we will visit the church in Plaza Theodor Amstad, known as the cradle of Brazilian cooperativism, where the first line of credit in Latin America emerged in 1902.

After 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), we will reach Casa Sander winery for a picnic featuring drinks and toast with jam, set among vineyards and blueberry fields.

We will also visit a cheese factory and the historic houses of this rural town before taking a different route back to the starting point, allowing you to continue enjoying the landscapes of southern Brazil.

The tour will last approximately four hours.