Tenerife: Guergues trail one of the most popular hikes The Guergues Steig is the mountain ridge between the Barranco of Masca and the Barranco Natero. There the rock massif runs from the height of the Teno Mountains in a westerly direction towards the Atlantic Ocean. The entire mountain ridge can be walked on a footpath. […]
Teno Mountain
Hikes in the Teno Mountain
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 […]
Hike to the Cuevas Negras on the northern slopes of the Teno Mountains
Cuevas Negras, abandoned caves, ruined houses and a ghost forest The Cuevas Negras (black caves) are not all that awaits you on this impressive hike on the northern slopes of the Teno Mountains. You hike from the altitude of about 1000 meters from the small mountain village Erjos almost down to the coast to Los […]
Barranco Masca blocked indefinitely
Barranco Masca closed at the end of February 2018 The Barranco de Masca, the most famous gorge on the island of Tenerife, has been closed indefinitely by the authorities since 26 February 2018. So at the moment you can’t go on the tour described here, the last part of which leads through the Barranco of […]
Risco Steig – Rock Hike in the Northwest of Tenerife
Parade hike over the Risco Steig to Teno Alto Today’s hike along the famous Risco Steig is a “must” for every hiking enthusiast on Tenerife. Buenavista del Norte is located in the north of the island. And from there the Risco Climb leads steeply up to the craggy rock walls of the Teno. Once at […]
Hiking under the almond blossom – Ruta Almendros en Flor
Almond blossom in January The almond blossom is approaching. The first buds will already be visible in January. Therefore I would like to present here today a beautiful circular walk near Santiago del Teide. On this almond blossom path you will see hundreds of blossoming almond trees. The hike itself can of course be done […]
Hiking in the southern Teno Mountains
A small hiking tour in the Teno mountains for beginners Today I would like to present a really easy hike in the Teno mountains for all beginners or also for those who prefer a small hike. Again and again I’m asked that people like to read my hikes, but unfortunately they can’t or still can’t […]
Adventurous gorge hike – it doesn’t always have to be Masca
The most famous gorge hike on Tenerife leads through the Barranco (gorge) of Masca. You will find the exact tour description with me as part of the Great Teno Circular Hike. But even if every hiking company on the island offers this tour and the Barranco of Masca is really worth seeing, there are alternatives. […]
El Bujero – rock gate with a fantastic view
If you want to hike, have a great view and a bit of adventure, then the hike to the rock gate El Bujero is just right for you. There are several ways to reach El Bujero. Today I present a 7 km round tour from Tamaimo, for which you should plan about 4 hours with […]
Hike through the Masca gorge – circular hike part 2
Big round trip with Masca Gorge The walk through the Masca Gorge, the Barranco of Masca, is the last and fourth part of a great circular walk. In the first part I presented three hikes in the southwestern Teno mountains of Tenerife. All four hiking tours together result in a great circular hike. And see […]