Along the Volcano Route between black mountains, lava flows and green pines

The Volcano Route below Pico Viejo Below the imposing Teide and Pico Viejo, I have already described several circular walks on Tenerife on SiebenInseln. Today follows the Volcano Route, which runs above the Chinyero volcano and below Pico Viejo. Passing several volcanic cones, the Volcano Route leads you through the impressive landscape of the Teide […]

Valleseco – Varied circular hike in the green north of Gran Canaria

Blick vom Wanderweg hinunter nach Valleseco

Valleseco – not as dry as the name suggests Valleseco is a small, quiet municipality in the northeast of Gran Canaria with around 3,800 inhabitants and lies approximately 1,000 metres above sea level. The name literally means “dry valley” – an apparent contradiction, as in reality, Valleseco is one of the rainiest places on the […]

From Artenara to Cruz de Tejeda via a Varied Ridge Trail

bei den Höhlen Cuevas de Caballero

Hiking in and around Artenara Artenara, situated at an altitude of approximately 1,200 metres, is the highest village on Gran Canaria. It stands out for its spectacular location within the island’s Biosphere Reserve and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and ravines. Artenara is renowned for its cave dwellings, carved into the volcanic […]

A Short Circular Walk Around the Montaña de Artenara

Blci von der Montaña Artenara auf Artenara

Artenara and the Montaña de Artenara Artenara, situated at an altitude of approximately 1,200 metres, is the highest village on Gran Canaria. It captivates visitors with its spectacular location in the island’s Biosphere Reserve and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and ravines. Artenara is renowned for its cave dwellings carved into volcanic […]