Canal de Chabuco and Canal de Catalanes The Canal de Chabuco and the Canal de Catalanes more or less merge. Below the Casas de Cumbre in the Anaga is the Galería Chabuco. From there on, the canal is called Canal de Chabuco. Below Caserío la Galeria, it merges into the Canal de Catalanes. If you […]
Ridge Hike
Igueste de Candelaria – Steep climb through the protected landscape of Las Lagunetas
Las Lagunetas Protected Landscape above Igueste de Candelaria When you start walking from Igueste de Candelaria, you are already in the protected landscape of Las Lagunetas. This landscape is a mountainous forest area that plays an important role in the conservation of underground groundwater and soil protection. There are large areas of pine forest and […]
Siete Cañadas – Hike on the High Trail along the Cumbre
Some ways to experience Siete Cañadas The Siete Cañadas hike described here takes you along the Cumbre of Tenerife’s caldera from the Parador Nacional to El Portillo. An impressive up-and-down hike with magnificent views of the entire caldera and Mount Teide on your left. To the right, you look far down on the east coast […]
Playa Antequera – Lonely beach in the eastern Anaga Mountains
Big strenuous circular hike across Playa Antequera From Igueste, I have already described the hike along the ridge path. This hike to Playa Antequera is identical to the small but challenging loop at the beginning and end. But overall, this hike to Playa Antequera beach is bigger and more strenuous. You have to climb up […]
Igueste de San Andrés – Challenging ridge walk in the Anaga Mountains
Igueste de San Andrés – a small hamlet on the edge of the Anaga Mountains Originally, the small village of Igueste belonged to the neighbouring village of San Andrés. Today, the little village of Igueste de San Andrés with its 500 inhabitants is administratively assigned to the district of Anaga. It is located with its […]
Pico de Las Nieves – Impressive hike on the Cumbre from Cruz Grande
Pico de Las Nieves – the second highest peak on Gran Canaria The Pico de Las Nieves is the second highest peak on Gran Canaria after the Roque Nublo with its 1949 metres. If the weather is good and the Cumbre is not surrounded by clouds, you can enjoy wonderful views over the mountain ranges […]
Santa Lucia de Tirajana – Great Hiking Circuit via Cruz del Siglo and the Cumbre
Gran Canaria Round Trip on the Cumbre High above Santa Lucia de Tirajana This large circular hike from Santa Lucia de Tirajana has it all. With almost 18 kilometres and over 1,200 metres of altitude gain, there is something for the ambitious hiker to do. But in return, you will experience a varied and impressive […]
Roque de Taborno – Great Hiking Tour with a Visit to the “Materhorn of Tenerife”
Circular hike in the Anaga Mountains with a round trip around Roque de Taborno This large circular hike in the Anaga Mountains is really a “small” challenge for every hiker. Not only the length of almost 19 kilometres and the 1,200 metres of altitude difference are a challenge, but also the actual airy loop around […]
GR 131 and GR 132 – Fascinating hike on La Gomera from east to west
Island crossing on the well-known hiking trails GR 131 und GR 132 The two well-known long-distance hiking trails GR 131 and GR 132 start on La Gomera in San Sebastian. So the GR 132 runs constantly up and down the steep coast around the entire island. The GR 131, on the other hand, starts on […]
Pico Igonse – Steep ascent and descent to an impressive peak
Many ways to get to Pico Igonse The summit of Pico Igonse is 1410 metres high. It is not marked with a cross or a surveyor’s pillar, which may be due to the fact that this peak is part of a mountain ridge. This ridge continues upwards to the Cumbre Dorsal of Tenerife. Nevertheless, Pico […]