Taguluche and the Mirador de El Santo – remote valley and fantastic viewpoint The small village of Taguluche, situated deep within a ravine, is one of the quietest and most unspoilt places on La Gomera. Nestled into the steep slopes of a deeply incised barranco, the cluster of small houses lies among centuries-old terraced fields […]
Ridge Hike
Arguamul and Santa Clara – a hike along La Gomera’s ancient paths
The village of Arguamul and the Ermita of Santa Clara Arguamul is one of the smallest and most remote hamlets on La Gomera and forms part of the municipality of Vallehermoso. The settlement lies at an altitude of around 300 metres above the north coast and, to this day, can only be reached via a […]
Circular Hike Tazo – Remote Paths and Healing Springs in the “Wild” West of La Gomera
The small hamlet of Tazo Nestled between the deeply incised barrancos and the forested heights of northern La Gomera lies Tazo – a hamlet that no one discovers by chance. Anyone who arrives here has made a conscious decision to do so: along narrow roads and tracks, past terraced fields, old stone walls and with […]
Large Circular Hike over Summits and through Ravines on the Slopes of the Cañadas
Circular hike over Montaña el Cedro down into remote ravines I have already described a shorter circular hike over Montaña el Cedro on SiebenInseln. For this reason, a small section of this circular walk is identical to the tour already described. However, this longer circuit additionally takes you to the summit of Montaña el Cedro, […]
Circular Hike Degollada de la Aldea: High Trails in the Inagua National Park, a Fantastic Descent and a Steep Gorge
From the Degollada de la Aldea through an Impressive Steep Wall to the Inagua The large circular hike from the Degollada de la Aldea to the Inagua Nature Reserve begins with a walk through an impressive steep wall. The path runs directly along the rock band and will then lead you through a side valley […]
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 […]
Great Teno Hike from Los Gigantes to Punta de Teno
Punta de Teno – the Western Cape of Tenerife Punta de Teno refers to the westernmost tip of the island of Tenerife, located in the municipality of Buenavista. This cape is known for its impressive views and the lighthouses. There are two lighthouses on the peninsula. The older one dates back to 1893. Since 1976, […]
Grand Circular Hike from Artenara through the Tamadaba Natural Park
Tamadaba Natural Park – An Untouched Natural Paradise in the West of Gran Canaria First of all, I must mention that although we had good weather for hiking (cloudy), unfortunately, the photos all appear quite grey and do not truly reflect the beauty of the landscape. The Tamadaba Natural Park spans approximately 7,500 hectares in […]
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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 […]