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Small panoramic circular hike high above the caldera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today I would like to take you on a small circular hike in the southern Teide region of Tenerife. The first destination is an extremely striking rock peak. But actually the summit of Sombrero de Chasna (2.405 meters altitude difference) is rather a big rock plateau. To get up there, you have to scramble a little. But from up there there are wonderful views in all directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then the circular hike – if you want to see more – takes you further in the direction of Ca\u00f1adas. The trail runs directly over the heights of the mountains that frame the caldera. You will stand very close to the abyss and be able to see the Teide and the wide plains of the Caldera. Fantastic views are therefore guaranteed on this circular hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General information about the circular hike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Starting point and approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Small parking lot approx. 8.5 kilometres above the village of Vilaflor at TF 21 at kilometre 59.7 (2040 metres above sea level). There is also a hiking board at ruined houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrival by car<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

normally there is always room for some cars at the starting point. Anyway, so far I have always found a place there easily. Since no bus stops here and a footpath is still necessary with a bus approach, the approach with the car is to be advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approach with the bus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From Los Christianos there are different bus connections to Vilaflor, which vary however between 45 minutes and scarcely 2 hours. The bus lines Titsa number 342 and 482 take less than an hour to get there. The bus lines Titsa number 474, 411, 416 and 450 take almost 2 hours to get there. There are also 8.5 kilometres to walk from Vilaflor to the parking lot on the country road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only the bus line Titsa number 342 goes up to the Ca\u00f1adas. It also goes past the starting point. The bus stops at the Las Lajas picnic area, a good kilometre above the starting point. If you want to travel by bus, you should definitely choose this option. For more information have a look at Titsa Homepage.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I do not like to give general time information for hiking tours, as the times are very individual. Hiking should bring recreation and be fun. And also I need for each tour sometimes more and sometimes a little less time. Here the personal rest and break times are not yet considered. But in the average you should calculate about 3.5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difference in altitude and distance circular hike <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The difference in altitude of the circular hike is about 500 meters and a bit more gross. The route is about 7.5 kilometres long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An easy tour that can be easily mastered by anyone with a little physical condition. If you are very sporty, you can complete it in less than three hours. And if you want to enjoy the beautiful views, you can take your time. The paths are wide and mostly well signposted. Only in some places at the beginning and shortly before the rock plateau of the Sombreros de Chasna, the path of the circular hike is a little unclear. But you can’t get lost, because the striking rock plateau is always in sight. And to get to the plateau of Sombreros de Chasna, you have to climb a bit in the last few meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refreshment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restaurants, bars and shops are only available in Vilaflor (8.5 kilometres from the starting point). Therefore, take enough water and food with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Variants to the circular hike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This tour can be combined well with various other hiking and circular walks in the vicinity. To mention are the famous Paisaje Lunar, about which I will write separately. The hike over the Ucanca Pass down into the Caldera to the Parador Nacional. The hiking trail number 31 starts from this circular hike at the edge of the Ca\u00f1adas. It always leads along the edge high above the Caldera up to the Ucanca Pass. From there you can descend to the Parador Nacional. This section is part of the hike to the Guajara, that is described here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it is a circular hike, the tour can of course also be done in the other direction. What is also possible, even happened to me once by mistake, to go up on the descent path described here, then to visit the Sombrero de Chasna and go down on the ascent path described here (like an 8 – thus two round paths \ud83d\ude42 . There are therefore enough variants for this round tour.<\/p>\n\n\n

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