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Mirador Minas de San Jos\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mirador Minas de San Jos\u00e9 is on the Carretera de las Ca\u00f1adas del Teide (TF-21). This is the road that runs along the entire caldera below Mount Teide. The Mirador consists of two large interconnected car parks. When you get out of the car, you can walk across a large plateau of white sand. The path goes slightly uphill and after about 100 metres you come to a drop-off. From here you have a beautiful view of the entire caldera and the surrounding ca\u00f1adas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Even if you are not a hiker, you can walk down towards the caldera and enjoy the beautiful bizarre landscape. Hiking here is particularly attractive in the months of May and June. This is when you can admire the magnificent large endemic bright red Tajinasten. Read more about the Tajinaste here<\/a>. And if you are very lucky, you might even spot some of the few blue Tajinasten nearby and on your hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Great circular hike from Mirador Minas de San Jos\u00e9 around the caldera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You start the big circular hike from the Mirador Minas de San Jos\u00e9. With its 24 kilometres at an altitude of over 2000 metres, it is quite a challenge. But if you are fit enough, you will enjoy it. First you hike 5 kilometres downhill through a barren bush landscape, through small gorges and valleys. Then you reach the large Siete Ca\u00f1adas road. On this road you walk for quite a while below the impressive Ca\u00f1adas heights. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Rare<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Finally, you take the former Sanatorio path<\/a> past a lot of obsidian back towards Teide. You have the Teide in view for most of the hike. When you have almost reached the cable car station, turn right. For the last 6 kilometres you hike up and down more or less parallel to the road and the Teide. A last hard climb brings you back to the Mirador Minas de San Jos\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

General information about the circular hike Mirador Minas de San Jos\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting point and route<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The starting point of the hike is the Mirador Minas de San Jos\u00e9 on the TF-21 between the Parador and El Portillo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

From whichever side of the island you drive up towards the Teide, you will eventually reach the Carretera de las Ca\u00f1adas del Teide TF-21, which leads directly past the Mirador Minas de San Jos\u00e9. Compared to other car parks in the Ca\u00f1adas, you will always find enough space in this car park. This large car park actually consists of two connected car parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The Titsa bus line 348 runs along the TF-21 and the nearest bus stop, El Recodo, is 700 metres from Mirador Minas de San Jos\u00e9. However, the buses only run twice a day. Therefore, you have to check the Titsa homepage<\/a> beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

I don’t like to give general times for hiking tours, as the times are very individual. I needed exactly 6 hours for the round hike with a break and photo stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Altitude difference and track length<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The difference in altitude is approx. 600 metres and the route is 24 kilometres long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

You hike the entire time on good and signposted hiking trails. There are neither exposed nor dangerous places on this circular tour. I have only classified it as difficult because of the length of 24 kilometres. This is because you need a good level of fitness for this route at altitude. If you only do parts of the hike, it is classified as easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refreshments and sun protection<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are no refreshment stops along the entire route. Therefore, please take sufficient water and, if necessary, food with you for the hike. Because of the strong sun, please do not forget sun protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

This hike can also be divided into sections if you don’t want to do the whole loop. You could walk down Sendero 30 to Siete Ca\u00f1adas Sendero 4 and then walk back. You can also walk from Sendero 4 to El Portillo and then take the bus back to Mirador Minas de San Jos\u00e9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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