Valsendero – Hiking through one of the greenest regions of Gran Canaria In the green north of Gran Canaria, far from the sun-drenched beaches in the south, the island reveals a completely different side. Here, in the area of Fontanales, Valsendero and the Barranco del Agua, the climate is shaped by moist trade wind clouds, […]
Gorge Hike
Valleseco – Varied circular hike in the green north of Gran Canaria
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 […]
Peaceful circular walk through the Reserva Natural Especial Los Tilos de Moya
Reserva Natural Especial Los Tilos de Moya The Reserva Natural Especial Los Tilos is home to some of the last remaining subtropical laurel forests (laurisilva) on Gran Canaria. Once, the laurel forest covered large parts of the island, but today it has been reduced to around 91 hectares. This protected forest is part of the Doramas Rural […]
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Grand Circular Hike from Caserío de las Fuentes through Barranco Niágara – the Machu Picchu of Tenerife
The Remote Hamlet of Caserío de las Fuentes Caserío de Las Fuentes (1000 m altitude) is a historic hamlet in the southwest of Tenerife, located within the municipality of Guía de Isora. Nestled between the ravines Barranco de Guaria and Barranco de Cuéscaro, northwest of the Montaña de Tejina, the small settlement lies among terraced […]
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Grand Circular Hike from Vera de Erques via Pino Redondo and Las Fuentes
Vera de Erques – A Great Starting Point for Interesting Hikes So far, on SiebenInseln, I have only described the hike from Vera de Erques to the Chindía Waterfall. This route partially overlaps with the ascent path of the hike that will now take you to the other side of the large gorge. Soon, I […]
Grand Circular Hike to the Cuevas de Caballero
The Cuevas de Caballero On this beautiful circular hike, you will also reach the Cuevas de Caballero via the upper ridge path. These caves, among many other interesting sights you will encounter throughout the hike, are the highlight of this tour. The Cuevas de Caballero are among the most fascinating cave systems on the island […]
Tranquil circular hike Los Brezos via Araya
Los Brezos circular hiking trail with high adventure value The Los Brezos circular hiking trail with the official designation SL TF 294 in the Valle de Güímar connects several traditional hiking trails. Part of this trail is also identical to the circular hike around Pico Igonse. Most of the hike runs through agricultural land at […]
Diverse Hike Circuit Around Trevejos
Trevejos – A Small Hamlet in Southeast Tenerife Trevejos is a small settlement within the municipality of Vilaflor de Chasna on Tenerife. With fewer than 50 residents, it is situated about 3 km from Vilaflor’s centre. The hamlet lies at an average altitude of around 1,640 metres and covers an area of 15 square kilometres. […]
Circular hike from Arico to the El Contador rest area
The El Contador Recreational Area El Contador is a secluded rest area, located 1,250 meters high in the mountains on the eastern side of Tenerife. The surroundings are lush with dense bushes and Canarian pine forests. Among the wildlife species in this area, you can find blue rock thrushes, woodpeckers, various beetles, and butterflies. This […]
Short Walk Above Aldea de San Nicolás – Degollada de Tasartico
Aldea de San Nicolás, Tasarte, and the Inagua Nature Reserve Aldea de San Nicolás and its smaller neighbour, Tasarte, are two typical Canarian villages located in the southwest of Gran Canaria, distinguished by their stunning natural landscapes and rich history. The village boasts a population of nearly 8,000 residents. Surrounded by impressive mountains and the […]