Cities / South America / Brazil / Belo Horizonte

Best walking routes in Belo Horizonte

15 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.2 scoreHills 2/104.7 kmBest Apr–Sep
—

Scroll to previewauto-fits in a momenttap card to open

Ranked routes

Same score for every walk. Click a card to expand details on the map.

…
#1
Viewpoint

Old Town of Belo Horizonte in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops4.3 km1 h 40 min

4.3 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops8stops+56 mgain
3.0 sights8.8 efficiency0.9 hills7.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 20 min insides+56 m climb along route
  1. Praça Raul Soares
  2. Saint Joseph Church (Belo Horizonte)
  3. Praça Sete de Setembro
  4. Acaiaca building
  5. Tiradentes Square
  6. Niemeyer building
  7. Praça da Liberdade
  8. praça Diogo de Vasconcelos
850–898 m

Photo: ViewpointSintegrityCC BY-SA 4.0

5.0/10
#2
Viewpoint

One Hour in Belo Horizonte: A Short Walk

1 hour

5 stops2.2 km1 h 20 min

2.2 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+36 mgain
3.3 sights7.4 efficiency0.6 hills9.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 1 h insides+36 m climb along route
  1. Museu de Artes e Ofícios
  2. Praça Sete de Setembro
  3. Saint Joseph Church (Belo Horizonte)
  4. Central Market of Belo Horizonte
  5. Mercado Novo (Belo Horizonte)
838–868 m

Photo: ViewpointMsicoliCC BY-SA 4.0

4.9/10
#3
Viewpoint

Squares of Belo Horizonte Walk

Squares

6 stops5.1 km1 h 40 min

5.1 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops6stops+98 mgain
3.5 sights8.5 efficiency1.6 hills5.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+98 m climb along route
  1. Praça Rui Barbosa
  2. Praça Sete de Setembro
  3. Praça Raul Soares
  4. Praça da Liberdade
  5. Tiradentes Square
  6. praça Diogo de Vasconcelos
835–897 m

Photo: ViewpointVPCFPublic domain

4.9/10
#4
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Belo Horizonte

Walking tour

11 stops5.8 km2 h 40 min

5.8 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+122 mgain
2.9 sights8.2 efficiency2.0 hills7.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 2 h 5 min insides+122 m climb along route
  1. Museu de Artes e Ofícios
  2. Praça Rui Barbosa
  3. Praça Sete de Setembro
  4. Saint Joseph Church (Belo Horizonte)
  5. Mercado Novo (Belo Horizonte)
  6. Central Market of Belo Horizonte
  7. Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Belo Horizonte
  8. Tiradentes Square
  9. Niemeyer building
  10. Palácio da Liberdade
  11. praça Diogo de Vasconcelos
838–898 m

Photo: ViewpointPaulo SP/ WikimediaCC BY-SA 4.0

4.7/10
#5
Viewpoint

Savassi, Belo Horizonte: Walking Route

DistrictSavassi

7 stops2.0 km1 h

2.0 kmdistance1 hwith stops7stops+28 mgain
3.0 sights8.8 efficiency0.5 hills5.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 1 h 25 min insides+28 m climb along route
  1. Tiradentes Square
  2. Niemeyer building
  3. Praça da Liberdade
  4. Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
  5. MM Gerdau - Mines and Metal Museum
  6. Palácio da Liberdade
  7. praça Diogo de Vasconcelos
866–898 m

Photo: ViewpointCid Costa NetoCC BY 2.5

4.6/10
#6
Viewpoint

Belo Horizonte in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

17 stops6.9 km3 h 25 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~4 h 30 min.

Inside: Saint Joseph Church (Belo Horizonte) (~20 min) + Palácio da Liberdade (~45 min). Estimates only.

6.9 kmdistance3 h 25 minwith stops17stops~4 h 30 minfull day+118 mgain
2.6 sights7.8 efficiency2.0 hills6.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 3 h 5 min insides+118 m climb along route
  1. Museu de Artes e Ofícios
  2. Praça Rui Barbosa
  3. Praça Sete de Setembro
  4. Acaiaca building
  5. Saint Joseph Church (Belo Horizonte) (inside ~20 min)
  6. Central Market of Belo Horizonte
  7. Mercado Novo (Belo Horizonte)
  8. Minascentro
  9. Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Belo Horizonte
  10. Mineiro Museum
  11. Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem (Belo Horizonte)
  12. Tiradentes Square
  13. Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
  14. Praça da Liberdade
  15. Niemeyer building
  16. Palácio da Liberdade (inside ~45 min)
  17. praça Diogo de Vasconcelos
838–899 m

Photo: ViewpointPaulo SP/ WikimediaCC BY-SA 4.0

4.5/10
#7
Viewpoint

Belo Horizonte Loop Walk from Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park

Loop

10 stops4.1 km1 h 55 min

4.1 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops10stops+60 mgain
2.1 sights7.8 efficiency1.0 hills9.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 2 h 45 min insides+60 m climb along route
  1. Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park
  2. Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem (Belo Horizonte)
  3. Mineiro Museum
  4. Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Belo Horizonte
  5. Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
  6. MM Gerdau - Mines and Metal Museum
  7. Praça da Liberdade
  8. Palácio da Liberdade
  9. Niemeyer building
  10. Tiradentes Square
840–899 m

Photo: ViewpointPaulo SP/ WikimediaCC BY-SA 4.0

4.5/10
#8
Viewpoint

Belo Horizonte Museum Walk

Museums

5 stops3.5 km1 h 10 min

3.5 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops5stops+71 mgain
1.8 sights8.2 efficiency1.2 hills9.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+71 m climb along route
  1. Museu de Artes e Ofícios
  2. Mineiro Museum
  3. Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
  4. MM Gerdau - Mines and Metal Museum
  5. Abílio Barreto History Museum
838–901 m

Photo: ViewpointRicardo LafCC BY-SA 4.0

4.5/10
#9
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Belo Horizonte in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops3.7 km1 h 30 min

3.7 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops8stops+77 mgain
1.4 sights7.8 efficiency1.3 hills9.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 20 min insides+77 m climb along route
  1. Minascentro
  2. Praça Raul Soares
  3. Memorial Monument of the National Independence Centennial
  4. Cine Theatro Brasil
  5. Acaiaca building
  6. Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park
  7. Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem (Belo Horizonte)
  8. Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
840–899 m

Photo: ViewpointJonathanbisCC BY-SA 3.0

4.2/10
#10
Viewpoint

Museums of Belo Horizonte in 2 Hours

Museums

5 stops2.2 km50 min

2.2 kmdistance50 minwith stops5stops+32 mgain
2.4 sights8.0 efficiency0.5 hills6.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 2 h insides+32 m climb along route
  1. Mineiro Museum
  2. Praça da Liberdade
  3. Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
  4. MM Gerdau - Mines and Metal Museum
  5. Abílio Barreto History Museum
866–901 m

Photo: ViewpointMICHELLE TAMIETTICC BY 3.0

4.2/10
#11
Viewpoint

Centro, Belo Horizonte: Walking Route

DistrictCentro

11 stops3.9 km2 h 10 min

3.9 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops11stops+40 mgain
2.2 sights7.1 efficiency0.7 hills8.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 20 min insides+40 m climb along route
  1. Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park
  2. Praça Rui Barbosa
  3. Cine Theatro Brasil
  4. Memorial Monument of the National Independence Centennial
  5. Praça Sete de Setembro
  6. Acaiaca building
  7. Saint Joseph Church (Belo Horizonte)
  8. Central Market of Belo Horizonte
  9. Minascentro
  10. Praça Raul Soares
  11. Mercado Novo (Belo Horizonte)
837–868 m

Photo: ViewpointBernardo GouvêaCC BY 3.0

4.2/10
#12
Viewpoint

Viewpoints of Belo Horizonte in 2 Hours

Viewpoints

5 stops4.4 km1 h 20 min

4.4 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+70 mgain
1.6 sights6.5 efficiency1.2 hills7.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+70 m climb along route
  1. Serra do Curral
  2. Mirante 3
  3. Mirante 1
  4. Israel Pinheiro Square
  5. Mirante do Mangabeiras
1115–1334 m

Photo: ViewpointEduardo Elias CamponezCC BY 2.0

3.7/10
#13
Viewpoint

Belo Horizonte Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops7.8 km2 h 50 min

7.8 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops11stops+94 mgain
2.5 sights8.4 efficiency1.6 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+ up to 1 h insides+94 m climb along route
  1. Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem (Belo Horizonte)
  2. Tiradentes Square
  3. Niemeyer building
  4. Praça da Liberdade
  5. Praça Raul Soares
  6. Saint Joseph Church (Belo Horizonte)
  7. Acaiaca building
  8. Praça Rui Barbosa
  9. Memorial Monument of the National Independence Centennial
  10. Praça Sete de Setembro
  11. Lagoinha Church
838–898 m

Photo: ViewpointDavidStarIsrael7CC BY-SA 4.0

3.5/10
#14
Viewpoint

More of Belo Horizonte on Foot: Self-Guided Walk

More Sights Walk

6 stops6.6 km2 h

6.6 kmdistance2 hwith stops6stops+292 mgain
1.7 sights5.5 efficiency4.9 hills1.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 45 min insides+292 m climb along route
  1. Mangabeiras Park
  2. Mirante do Mangabeiras
  3. Palácio das Mangabeiras (corrigir foto)
  4. Praça do Papa
  5. Mirante 3
  6. Serra do Curral
1115–1334 m

Photo: ViewpointBernardo GouvêaPublic domain

2.9/10
#15
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Belo Horizonte: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops7.4 km2 h 45 min

7.4 kmdistance2 h 45 minwith stops11stops+130 mgain
1.1 sights7.9 efficiency2.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+ up to 2 h insides+130 m climb along route
  1. Minascentro
  2. Praça Raul Soares
  3. Memorial Monument of the National Independence Centennial
  4. Cine Theatro Brasil
  5. Acaiaca building
  6. Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park
  7. Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem (Belo Horizonte)
  8. Mineiro Museum
  9. Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Belo Horizonte
  10. Abílio Barreto History Museum
  11. Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo
840–915 m

Photo: ViewpointBernardo GouvêaCC BY-SA 3.0

2.8/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Belo Horizonte walking stats

From the 15 rated routes126 stops total33 unique places.

Most climbMore of Belo Horizonte on Foot: Self-Guided Walk+292 m along route
Most stops / kmSavassi, Belo Horizonte: Walking Route3.5 stops per km
Least climbSavassi, Belo Horizonte: Walking Route+28 m along route
Most stairsBelo Horizonte Loop Walk from Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park~47 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest7.8 km2.0 kmBelo Horizonte Old Town Walking Tour / Savassi, Belo Horizonte: Walking Route
Places on routes33unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Belo Horizonte FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Old Town of Belo Horizonte in 2 Hours (4.3 km, 1 h 40 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Belo Horizonte?
Apr–Sep are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Savassi, Belo Horizonte: Walking Route2.0 km, walking 25 min.
One hour in Belo Horizonte?
One Hour in Belo Horizonte: A Short Walk: walking 30 min, with stops 1 h 20 min, 5 stops.
One-day plan?
Belo Horizonte in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 17 stops, ~3 h 25 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 4 h 30 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.