View of the rock formations from the cliff path above the beach
Southeast and the East
Hikes in the Southeast and East of Tenerife
Small circular hike above San Andrés with bunker, rock gate and impressive views
The San Andrés Bunker High above Playa Teresitas and the idyllic, colourful town of San Andrés, you will not only experience magnificent views and beautiful nature on this short hike. You will first hike along the Pista Militar de San Andrés. This leads you up to a large bunker that was built during the Second […]
Barranco Hondo – Great Hiking Tour through Gorge and Esperanza Forest
Hike Barranco Hondo – a village and a large gorge This large hiking tour starts in the small village of Barranco Hondo on the east coast of Tenerife. The village takes its name from the gorge of the same name along which it lies and which cuts it in half. The hike takes you along […]
Barranco de La Orchilla – Great circular hike over the Montaña Colorada
Barranco de La Orchilla – Historic Resource of Nature This large circular hike starts and ends at the Barranco de La Orchilla. For a good part of the hike, the trail leads you along the edge of this deep and impressive gorge. You will cross the Barranco twice. Here is some information about the Barranco […]
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 […]
Camino Real del Sur from Granadilla de Abona to Güimar
The Camino Real del Sur – a historic path from Granadilla de Abona The entire Camino Real del Sur runs along historic paths between Granadilla de Abona and Güimar. At least, that is the route I am presenting here. You can also extend the route to the southwest and walk from Granadilla de Abona to […]
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 […]
Camino Real del Sur – Tranquil circular walk on the east side of Tenerife
Camino Real del Sur between El Río and Villa de Arico The Camino Real del Sur leads along historic paths from Granadilla de Abona to Güimar. You can hike the entire route and, if you like, take the bus back, as it runs largely parallel to the TF-28. The description of the entire Camino Real […]
Presa del Río – Hike over a dam, through wild landscapes and the Barranco El Río
Presa del Río – the unused dam El Río This beautiful circular walk through a wild landscape starts at the Presa del Río dam. The dam crosses the Barranco El Río. This enormous gorge descends from the Cañadas (in two separate gorges between the Guajara and the Roque de la Grieta) to the coast. In […]
La Zarza – Instructive round in impressive landscape
Round trip La Zarza – La Sombrera – Sabina Alta On the eastern slopes of Tenerife above Fasnia, this beautiful circular tour starts in La Zarza. In addition to La Zarza, it takes you through two other small impressive towns high above the east coast. It is educational because you can learn a lot about […]