Pico de la Zarza – summit on a volcanic edge The Pico de la Zarza with its 807 meters of altitude is considered the highest peak on the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. It lies together with the Pico de la Palma (744 m altitude) and the Pico de Mocán (792 m altitude) as well as […]
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Montaña Blanca – Hike over the largest volcano of the island
Montaña Blanca – volcanic hike of a special kind This hike on Lanzarote over the Montaña Blanca (also known as Caldera Blanca) takes you over the entire crater rim of the mighty volcano to the summit. At almost 600 metres, it is the highest volcano on the island. The hiking trail is called Caldera Blanca […]
Mirador de Jinama – a walk through the steep cliff
Mirador de Jinama – a fantastic viewpoint The Mirador de Jinama is only one of the 25 well invested Miradors that can be found all over El Hierro. From these viewing terraces there are great views around the island to enjoy. Especially known is the Mirador de La Peña, that was designed by César Manrique, […]
Hiking on and around the white volcanic rock Risco Blanco
Hikes at the striking volcanic rock Risco Blanco The Risco Blanco is located in the Teno Mountains and separates the Barranco Natero and the Barranco Seco with its offshore mountain ridge. Today I would like to present some hikes from El Molledo on and around the beautiful white volcanic rock Risco Blanco. But if you […]
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Hike to the remarkable Roque del Conde
Hike over the south coast to the Roque del Conde The Conde, with its sloping summit plateau, is a striking mountain in southern Tenerife, visible from afar. Many visitors to the Canary Island of Tenerife, who primarily want to enjoy the sun, look for a holiday home in the south of the island. Because there, […]
Circular walk from Cruz de Tea to the Montaña de las Coloradas
A contemplative circular hike via Granadilla to the Montaña de las Coloradas The hike to the Montaña de las Coloradas takes you to the southeastern side of the island of Tenerife. On the slopes, which are foothills of the mountains around the Teide, there are scenic walks. On this side of Tenerife the wind often […]
Garajonay – Circular walk over the Fortaleza to the island roof
Gara and Jonay became Garajonay. This beautiful circular walk on La Gomera takes you from Chipude to the striking rock plateau of Fortaleza. From there you continue to the roof of the island. The Garajonay is with its 1.487 meters of altitude the highest elevation on La Gomera. From there you will have a fantastic […]
Two summit tour in the south of Tenerife – Circular hike around Roque Imoque
Roque Imoque and Roque de los Brezos The Roque Imoque and the Roque de los Brezos are located in the south of Tenerife. And although the El Dorado of the hikers is rather in the north and on the island centre of Tenerife, this beautiful round tour attracts with wonderful views. In order not to […]
Ridge walk with ascent of Baracán
The Baracán, Teno Alto and Las Portelas in a comfortable hiking tour Today’s circular walk will not only take you to the summit of Baracán in northwestern Tenerife. This varied hike takes you over a mountain ridge with fantastic views and the mountains and gorges of the Teno Mountains. You hike via the idyllic village […]
Circular hike to the striking rock plateau Sombrero de Chasna
Small panoramic circular hike high above the caldera Today I would like to take you on a small circular hike in the southern Teide region of Tenerife. The first destination is an extremely striking rock peak. But actually the summit of Sombrero de Chasna (2.405 meters altitude difference) is rather a big rock plateau. To […]