{
  "name": "Estrada da Graciosa",
  "slug": "estrada-da-graciosa-pr-410",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/estrada-da-graciosa-pr-410/",
  "summary": "A 33 km descent of the Serra do Mar from the Curitiba plateau to Morretes, with seven rest stops, tight bends and a stretch of original cobbles along the old muleteers' route.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "PR-410",
    "PR-411"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "Brazil",
    "region": "Paraná",
    "start": {
      "name": "Quatro Barras",
      "lat": -25.30458,
      "lon": -48.946367
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Morretes",
      "lat": -25.476283,
      "lon": -48.834758
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 20.2,
    "lengthKm": 32.5,
    "driveMinutes": 42,
    "corners": 38,
    "hairpins": 5,
    "maxGradientPercent": 10,
    "summitMetres": 912.2,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "demanding",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 6
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Cobbles are slippery when wet",
    "Narrow bends on the cobbled section",
    "Fog in the Serra do Mar",
    "Can close at short notice after heavy rain",
    "Queues at the portal on sunny weekends and holidays",
    "Cyclists and motorcycles share the road"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "mountain",
    "forest",
    "valley"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Portal da Graciosa",
    "Mirante Recanto Engenheiro Lacerda",
    "Mirante Rio Cascata",
    "Recanto Curva da Ferradura",
    "Recanto Mãe Catira",
    "Ponte de Ferro, Porto de Cima"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 265
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-10-11"
}