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Hiking in Tenerife

Canary Islands, Spain

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The mild climate year-round and the varied landscape between the coastlines, the Anaga and Teno mountains and the black lava fields around the Pico del Teide make Tenerife a popular destination for anyone looking for hiking adventures. The routes lead through amazing gorges like the Masca Gorge, past pretty mountain villages, along the wild Atlantic coast or jagged mountain peaks.

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The 10 Most Beautiful hiking routes in Tenerife

Hiking Route · Tenerife

Loop walk to Teno Alto

recommended route Difficulty moderate

9.6 km

5:00 h

545 m

542 m

A wonderful loop walk following two of the islands Pequeña Recorrido (PR) trails through woodland and over mountain tops with panoramic views in abundance.

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Tegueste from Pedro Alvarez via La Orilla

recommended route Difficulty moderate

6.6 km

2:09 h

330 m

451 m

This walk via La Orilla and La Degollada offers persisting countryside aroma and panoramic views.

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Hiking Route · Tenerife

Los Silos from Rosa Vieja

recommended route Difficulty moderate

6.5 km

2:41 h

95 m

743 m

This walk via La Tierra el Trigo and Cuevas Negras offers persisting countryside aroma, panoramic views, and a dramatic Barranco descent.

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Hiking Route · Tenerife

Rundwanderung um den Montaña el Cedro

recommended route Difficulty moderate

8.3 km

3:47 h

304 m

Diese einfache Rundwanderung um den Montaña el Cedro ist eine Erweiterung des offiziellen Senderos Nr. 18 Chavao.

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Hiking Route · Tenerife

Loop walk from Cruz del Carmen to Chinamada

recommended route Difficulty moderate

11.8 km

3:45 h

462 m

482 m

Follow winding paths through shady woodland before marvelling at the preciptous views into the Anaga valley and it's surrounding mountains.

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Loop walk from Afur

recommended route Difficulty moderate

12.1 km

4:15 h

841 m

819 m

Follow a cactus lined, rocky canyon downhill to a secluded beach with wild blue waters. Then take in stunning coastline views as you traverse and climb hillsides through tiny hamlets before making a final ascent over a mountain col and back to the village of Afur.

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Hiking Route · Tenerife

Loop walk to Chinyero

recommended route Difficulty easy

11.1 km

3:30 h

310 m

305 m

An easy going loop walk passes through pine forests and across black volcanic land with an almost otherwordly feeling at times.

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Hiking Route · Tenerife

Loop walk from Chamorga

recommended route Difficulty moderate

9.1 km

3:15 h

656 m

657 m

Follow soft dirt trails up through shady woodland, whilst taking in the lofty views that expose themselves every so often before descending almost to the waters edge at Roque Bermejo. After a little rest it's time to tackle the final uphill section through a cactus lined valley back to Chamorga.

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Hiking Route · Tenerife

El Rosario from Las Rosas

recommended route Difficulty easy

9.3 km

3:00 h

500 m

This is a circular walk from Las Rosas in the district of El Rosario. The walk offers persisting panoramic views and countryside aroma.

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Hiking Route · Tenerife

Santiago del Teide to Masca

recommended route Difficulty moderate

8.3 km

3:00 h

387 m

712 m

A strenuous uphill start to the day soon takes you onto the Cumbre de Bolico ridgeline with wonderful views into the Masca Valley and out to the island of La Gomera.

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