The Baracán, Teno Alto and Las Portelas in a comfortable hiking tour Today’s circular walk will not only take you to the summit of Baracán in northwestern Tenerife. This varied hike takes you over a mountain ridge with fantastic views and the mountains and gorges of the Teno Mountains. You hike via the idyllic village […]
Forest fire in Tenerife
Another forest fire August 2023 on the north-eastern flank of Tenerife I last reported on a large forest fire on Tenerife on the southern flank of Mount Teide in April 2018 (see below). Since then, there have been fires from time to time on Tenerife and also on the other Canary Islands. The last fire […]
Circular walk over Las Vegas
Circular hike via Las Vegas with cave houses, giant pines and tajeas Today’s circular hike over the small village of Las Vegas takes you 10 kilometres into the eastern slopes of Tenerife. You will see cave houses and the famous old pine Pino del Guirre. The tour will take you 600 meters up into the […]
Hiking on the Canary Islands – find the right island
Hiking, but where on the Canary Islands? Today it is all about hiking in the seven Canary Islands. Which island offers the most beautiful and best hiking experiences for you personally? Because also the question, which island it should be for hiking, reaches me from time to time. All seven Canary Islands are volcanic islands […]
Hike to the Cuevas Negras on the northern slopes of the Teno Mountains
Cuevas Negras, abandoned caves, ruined houses and a ghost forest The Cuevas Negras (black caves) are not all that awaits you on this impressive hike on the northern slopes of the Teno Mountains. You hike from the altitude of about 1000 meters from the small mountain village Erjos almost down to the coast to Los […]
Barranco Masca blocked indefinitely
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 […]