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 […]
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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 […]
From the Área Recreativa El Pilar over four volcanic peaks
Área Recreativa El Pilar als Ausgangspunkt für viele Wanderungen The Área Recreativa El Pilar is located pretty much in the middle of La Palma between the Cumbre Nueva and Cumbre Vieja mountain ranges. The rest and camping site is extremely popular, especially as a family and group meeting place for celebrations and get-togethers. People meet there […]
Punta de Los Roques – Awesome Tour from El Paso to Pico de la Nieve
Refugio Punta de Los Roques – a refuge high up on the Cumbre Today there is finally another hike on Isla Bonita La Palma. This one also takes you to the well-known Refugio Punta de Los Roques. Refugio Punta de Los Roques is the focus of the hike described here, as you will pass it […]
Ascent to the Fortaleza with return via Galería Vergara
Ascent to the Fortaleza There are many ways to hike up the impressive rock massif, which lies to the northeast opposite Teide. The easiest option is from El Portillo. From there, a signposted hiking trail leads towards Fortaleza. This is probably the most frequently used option for visiting Fortaleza. The hike can be combined with […]
Hike high above the Angustias Gorge – Hoya Grande and Torre del Time
Hoya Grande and Torre del Time – peaks with a view at the edge of the cliff The Hoya Grande peak, with its 1,387 metres of altitude, is part of the rock walls surrounding the Angustias Gorge. You will reach this peak on this hike and have a beautiful view from there. Afterwards you can […]
Hike to the Mirador de La Cumbrecita
Mirador de La Cumbrecita – impressive viewpoint of the caldera A road with little traffic (LP 302) leads to the Mirador de La Cumbrecita. But the way there is much more beautiful on the hiking trail built in 2007. It takes you from the small Virgin del Pino church at the foot of the Cumbre […]