Barranco Masca closed at the end of February 2018 The Barranco de Masca, the most famous gorge on the island of Tenerife, has been closed indefinitely by the authorities since 26 February 2018. So at the moment you can’t go on the tour described here, the last part of which leads through the Barranco of […]
Weather, Hiking, Rescue and the Consequences
Hiking – Rescue from the Masca Gorge A few days ago a group from Germany had to spend the night in the Masca Gorge and could only be rescued the following morning. Despite storm warnings and bad weather conditions (rain, storm, clouds) the group had walked through the Barranco of Masca. The press, like here […]
FAQS Hiking Canaries – weather, time and transportation
FAQS Hiking Canaries Islands on reader’s request Hiking canaries an idea of my readers. Since I have been gradually writing down my hiking tours here on seven islands, I have received many e-mails from readers. I am looking forward to any feedback. Of course I am especially happy when readers are inspired by one or […]
Risco Steig – Rock Hike in the Northwest of Tenerife
Parade hike over the Risco Steig to Teno Alto Today’s hike along the famous Risco Steig is a “must” for every hiking enthusiast on Tenerife. Buenavista del Norte is located in the north of the island. And from there the Risco Climb leads steeply up to the craggy rock walls of the Teno. Once at […]
Circular hike over Vallehermoso through the Tamargada Gorge
Vallehermoso – an attractive area for hikes Today’s circular hike near Vallehermoso on La Gomera takes you to the Tamargada mountain range with views of the gigantic Roque El Cano. Then we descend to Vallehermoso to Playa de Vallehermoso. There you can have a look at the Castillo del Mar. From the beach it goes […]
Round tour Anaga on the mountain ranges around Chinamada
Anaga circular hike from Cruz del Carmen through the cloud forest Today’s hike in the Anaga mountains starts at the Anaga mountain road and leads you through the cloud forest and over a scenic valley down to the small village Chinamada. From there you will take a detour to the Mirador de Aguaide high above […]
Guajara: Ascent to the third highest peak of the islands
Guajara ascent over the small village of Vilaflor Today’s circular walk on the Guajara leads you to the third highest peak of Tenerife. Guajara is the third highest point in Tenerife and the Canary Islands, 2,718 metres behind Pico del Teide and Pico Viejo. Several paths lead to the top of Guajara. Today I present […]
Through the steep cliff from Agulo to Mirador Abrante
Agulo hike with glass viewing platform and visitor centre Today’s hike over the small village of Agulo on La Gomera takes you steeply through a reddish rock face to Mirador Abrante. But the hard climb is rewarded. A glass viewing platform with fantastic views awaits you at the top. From this Mirador you not only […]
Hiking under the almond blossom – Ruta Almendros en Flor
Almond blossom in January The almond blossom is approaching. The first buds will already be visible in January. Therefore I would like to present here today a beautiful circular walk near Santiago del Teide. On this almond blossom path you will see hundreds of blossoming almond trees. The hike itself can of course be done […]
Circular walk through the Caldera – film set, sanatorium and precious stones
An adventure hike through the Caldera Today’s hike through the Caldera is really a small circular hike with some adventure. The S 16 (Sanatorio) and the S 19 (Majúa) below the great Teide are well laid out hiking trails through the Caldera. Caldera literally means cauldron. And indeed, this large cauldron was created by the […]