The Dedo de Deus is a 1,692-metre granite pinnacle in the Serra dos Órgãos and the most recognisable landmark in the Teresópolis area — a narrow, pointed spire that jabs into the sky above the surrounding forest and is visible from most of the city below. The name means "Finger of God" and is an apt description: seen from the right angle, it does look precisely like a single finger extended toward the clouds.
Reaching the summit requires serious technical rock climbing skill. The main route — the classic Southeast Face — is a multi-pitch climb that demands experience with traditional gear placements on exposed granite. Non-climbers can reach a high viewpoint below the technical section via a marked trail from the park entrance, which takes about three to four hours each way and passes through dense Atlantic Forest before emerging onto open rocky terrain with unobstructed views of the pinnacle and the surrounding ridgeline. The hike alone, without the summit, is well worth the effort.