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Ascent to the Fortaleza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways to hike up the impressive rock massif, which lies to the northeast opposite Teide. The easiest option is from El Portillo. From there, a signposted hiking trail leads towards Fortaleza. This is probably the most frequently used option for visiting Fortaleza. The hike can be combined with the hike to Monta\u00f1a Blanca<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"View<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

But there are also options for the ascent from the north-western side of the island. I have already described one tour in the article Ascent to Fortaleza from Chanajiga<\/a>. And today I describe another way to climb Fortaleza. You start your hike from the picnic area Area Recreativa Barranco de la Arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Rails<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hard climb and beautiful round around the Galer\u00eda Vergara<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ascent to Fortaleza from the Area Recreativa Barranco de la Arena is actually quite steep. You hike on good paths, but always and steadily quite steeply uphill. On the Fortaleza you can then take a leisurely look around. You then return along the same path for a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Wide<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

But finally you can make a big round tour out of the ascent. You hike moderately downhill through pine forests. You’ll pass the Juan de la Rambla fire protection tower and the large Galer\u00eda Vergara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ascent<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General information about the round trip Ascent to Fortaleza with Galer\u00eda Vergara<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting point and approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Starting point of the hike the rest area Area Recreativa Barranco de la Arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GPS: 28.337559, -16.627317<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Starting<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival by car<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You come from the north or south on the TF-5 and leave it at the exit for La Guancha. Take the TF-352 to La Guancha. There, take the TF-344 and follow the signs to Area Recreativa El Lagar. A few kilometres beyond La Guancha, a wide forest road (track) branches off to the right from the road and is signposted to El Lagar. Follow this track uphill for 5 kilometres. You will then reach the El Lagar rest area. The road is good to drive on with an off-road vehicle, but normal cars can also drive on it carefully. From El Lagar you can already start if you want to extend the trail. Otherwise, you can continue on the main road for a few kilometres up to the starting point of the Area Recreativa Barranco de la Arena (Fuente de Pedro).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrival by bus<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can take the Titsa bus 354 to La Guancha. From there you would have to take a taxi. Details and more information can be found on the Titsa homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I don’t like to give general times for hiking tours, because the times are very individual. I needed about 5.5 hours for this hike with two longer stops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Altitude<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Difference in altitude and length of the route<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The difference in altitude is about 900 metres and the route is just under 18 kilometres long. <\/p>\n\n\n

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