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 […]
Southeast and the East
Hikes in the Southeast and East of Tenerife
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 […]
Coastal hike in a special lava landscape – Malpaís de Güímar
Circular hike Malpaís de Güímar This small circular walk starts and ends on the coast near Güímar, in Puertito de Güímar. It is one of those hikes that I would almost call a long walk. Nevertheless, it is charming and highly recommended. You walk through a beautiful coastal landscape with views of volcanoes, lava fields, […]
Challenging Hike around Pico Cho Marcial
From Güímar via Pico Cho Marcial to Cumbre Dorsal The hike around Pico Cho Marcial, which starts above the village of Güímar, is quite a strenuous hike with some minor climbing. It is therefore not suitable for everyone. You need to be in very good physical condition and be sure-footed and free from vertigo. But […]
Short hike near the “ghost town” of Abades
The “ghost town” of Abades The never inhabited and therefore lonely town of Abades is situated on the south-east coast of Tenerife near the small village of Los Abriguitos. This in turn is located in the municipality of Arico between Porís de Abona and La Jaca. Originally, Abades was to be used as a leprosy […]
Hiking in the evergreen Esperanza Forest
The Esperanza Forest – fantastically beautiful and very popular with hikers In the north-east of Tenerife lies the Esperanza Forest, which with its numerous hiking and forestry trails is a popular and charming hiking area for locals and tourists alike. The Esperanza Forest, often referred to as the Fairytale Forest by the locals, is located […]