SiebenInseln Technical Assistance for Hiking on Tenerife
As I live on Tenerife, I am frequently exploring this island myself. Consequently, it’s not by chance that most of the hikes on SiebenInseln are focused on Tenerife. As I mentioned in the article about hikes in the Anaga Mountains, it could be overwhelming for someone unfamiliar with the area to navigate the hiking trails in Tenerife on SiebenInseln. To address this, SiebenInseln has six subcategories for hiking in Tenerife: the Anaga Mountains, the North, the Teide National Park and Surroundings, the Southeast and East, the Southwest, and the Teno Mountains.
Moreover, on SevenIslands, you can filter hikes based on distance, elevation gain, and other criteria to gain a comprehensive overview. Additionally, you can choose to display your filtered results either as tiles with information or on a map with pins. Clicking on the pins provides a preview with brief information about the hike. That covers the technical assistance for hiking on Tenerife.
Overview of Categories for Hiking in Tenerife
To give you a better understanding of what each category entails for hiking on Tenerife on SevenIslands, I will introduce the individual categories in separate articles. So far, I have written about the Teno Mountains and the Anaga Mountains . Everything you want to know about hiking on Tenerife in these regions on SevenIslands can be found there.
Today, I’d like to present the other four regions with some hikes.
Teide National Park and Surroundings
The Teide National Park region, with the highest peak Pico del Teide (3718 meters), is the most renowned area in Tenerife. Almost all tourists are drawn here to catch a glimpse of Teide and the impressive moon-like landscapes of the Cañadas. At around 2000 meters, you encounter the vast plain, the Caldera (Cauldron), which formed over 300,000 years ago when a volcano over 7000 meters high collapsed there. Later, the Teide, Pico Viejo, and other volcanic peaks, such as Guajara, formed in this region.
The landscape, with endless sand plains, towering volcanic rocks, and lava flows, is exceptional and has often served as a film backdrop. At this high altitude on Tenerife’s roof, you’ll find beautiful hikes for every taste and length. However, you’ll also encounter more and more tourists on the roads, making parking spaces scarce. Currently (2024), there is a discussion about introducing an entrance fee for the National Park in the future.
Summit hikes in the Teide National Park and Surroundings
- Pico del Teide – Hiking on the highest peak in Spain
- Pico Viejo – Hike to the impressive crater rim
- Hike to Montaña Blanca
- Guajara – Ascent from Parador
- Guajara – Ascent from Vilaflor
- Circular hike and ascent to Sombrero de Chasna
- Montaña Limón – Large circular hike and twin peak tour
- Circular hikes to Montaña de las Cuevitas and around Montaña la Corredera
- Pico Cho Marcial – Challenging hike
- Fortaleza from Chanajiga
- Fortaleza with Galería Vergara
- Pilgrimage route to La Crucita
- Ridge walk on the Cresta de Las Cañadas
Two long tours covering the entire heights of the Cañadas
Circular Hikes of All Lengths in the Teide National Park and Immediate Surroundings
- Montaña Samara – Small volcanic circular hike
- Montaña El Cedro – Exciting circular hike on the slopes of the Cañadas
- Chinyero – Circular hike around a hot volcano
- Paisaje Lunar – Circular hike through a lunar landscape
- Small circular hike around Roques de García
- Circular hike through the Caldera – Film set, sanatorium, and gemstones
- Montaña Negra – Circular hike through a volcanic landscape
- Circular hike around Montaña de la Cruz de Tea
- Circular hikes to Montaña de las Cuevitas and around Montaña la Corredera
- Montaña de Chasogo – Major hike
- Hike around Montaña Cascajo to Montaña Corredera
- Montaña de las Arenas Negras – Delightful circular hike through a volcanic landscape
- Major circular hike in the Caldera from Mirador Minas de San José
- Circular hike El Alto de Guamaso – Montaña Roja – El Portillo
Forest and High-altitude Hikes near and on the Edge of the Teide National Park
- Organos Ridge Trail – a classic in Tenerife
- Hiking in the evergreen Esperanzaforest
- Hike from Boca Tauce to the former Cascada de Chindia
Themed Hikes
- Cueva del Viento – the largest volcanic tube in Europe
- Ruta Almendros en Flor – Hiking among blooming almond trees
The North
The northern side of Tenerife is also the greenest and most visually impressive side of the island in terms of vegetation. Here, there are vast banana plantations, extensive agricultural areas, and vineyards. However, the lush greenery is also a result of the trade winds depositing rain on the slopes, leading to more frequent precipitation. Diverse landscapes from the coast to the high Orotava Valley invite hiking.
Hiking in the Orotava Valley
- Organos Ridge Trail – a classic in Tenerife
- Montaña Limón – Large circular hike and twin peak tour
- Circular hike Chanajiga in the upper Orotava Valley
Circular Hikes of All Sizes
- Mirador de La Corona – Circular hike on the Camino de Santiago and Trail 0.4.0
- Ruta del Agua – Leisurely loop around La Guancha
- Circular hike Chanajiga in the upper Orotava Valley
- Hiking in the evergreen Esperanza Forest
- Varied circular hike near La Montañeta
- Circular hike around La Florida
- Circular hike Garachico, El Guincho, Genever, and San Juan del Reparo
- Small circular hike over San Andrés with bunker, rock gate, and impressive views
Summit Hikes
- Montaña Limón – Large circular hike and twin peak tour
- Fortaleza from Chanajiga
- Fortaleza with Galería Vergara
- Pilgrimage route to La Crucita
- Igueste de Candelaria – Steep ascent through the protected landscape of Las Lagunetas (northeast side of the island)
The Southeast and East
The southeast side of the island is often a bit barren in the coastal region, with a lot of wind due to the drift between the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Nevertheless, you’ll find a landscape with its own charm. Agriculturally used areas alternate with impressive forests at higher altitudes. Additionally, there are countless ravines along the entire east side that offer beautiful hikes, and you can also enjoy coastal hiking.
Summit Hikes and High-altitude Tours
- Challenging circular hike to Pico Cho Marcial
- Ventanas de Güimar – Along old channels and through many tunnels
- Pico Igonse – Steep ascent and descent to an impressive peak
- Roque del Jama combined with a major circular hike
- Circular hike from Cruz de Tea to Montaña las Coloradas
- Barranco de La Orchilla – Major circular hike over Montaña Coloradas
- Twin peak tour – Circular hike Roque Imoque and Los Brezos
Circular Hikes of All Sizes
- Small circular hike near the ghost town of Abades (coast)
- Hiking in the evergreen Esperanza Forest
- Hike to the Madre del Agua waterfall
- Two hikes around Arico and Barranco Tamadaya (also good ravine hikes)
- La Higuera – Enchanting circular hike near Las Vegas
- High-altitude hike over Arico
- Circular hike Ifonche – Vilaflor
- Major circular hike over Ifonche
- Montaña Peleada – Small circular hike around a large volcano (coastal hike)
- Small circular hike over San Andrés with bunker, rock gate, and impressive views
- La Zarza – Educational round in impressive landscape
- Circular hike Aldea Blanca and San Miguel de Abona
- Circular hike from Cruz de Tea to Montaña las Coloradas
- Circular hike over Las Vegas
- Major circular hike La Quinta
Gorge Hikes
- Barranco del Río – Hike into a remote gorge with a waterfall
- Barranco Hondo – Major hiking circuit through gorge and Esperanza Forest
- Presa del Río – Hike over a dam, through wild landscapes, and Barranco El Río
- Barranco de La Orchilla – Major circular hike over Montaña Coloradas
- Two hikes around Arico and Barranco Tamadaya
Long distance Trails
- Camino Real del Sur from Granadilla de Abona to Güimar
- Camino Real del Sur – Leisurely circular hike on the long-distance trail
Coastal Hikes
- Malpaís de Güimar – Coastal hike in a special lava landscape
- Montaña Peleada – Small circular hike around a large volcano
The Southwest
The southwest is, in a way, the transition from the barren south to the green north. You can hike along the coast, near the coast, and through the many small villages on the slopes in mostly sunny weather. Further into the higher altitudes, you’ll reach the pine forest and can undertake wonderful circular and ravine hikes at the foothills of Teide.
Circular Hikes of All Lengths and Heights
- Major diverse circular hike from Valle de Arriba
- Circular hike to the abandoned caves below Ifonche
- Major circular hike from Chirche over Barranco de Tagara
- Major circular hike from Vera de Erques to the former Cascada de Chindia
- Tijoco Alto – Circular hike on the slopes of the southwest coast
- Montaña de Chasogo – Major hike on the west slopes of Tenerife
- Major circular hike over Ifonche
- Hike from Adeje to Ifonche
- Barranco de Erques – Circular hike high above the south coast
- El Jaral – Circular hike through gorges
Gorge Hikes
- Major circular hike from Chirche over Barranco de Tagara
- Barranco del Infierno – Safe hike through the Hell Gorge
- El Jaral – Circular hike through gorges
Summit Hikes
Hike through Villages and Cities and Themes
- Circular hike from Guía de Isora over Chío to Arguayo
- Ruta Almendros in Flor – Hiking under the almond blossom
And finally
I hope this list helps you navigate even better while hiking on Tenerife on SiebenInseln. However, if you use the overviews of the regions and the filters, it should hopefully work very well. In any case, I wish you much joy in all your hikes.
Dagmar from SiebenInseln