This really is a “Tenerife classic” hike which perfectly demonstrates 2 of our different landscapes: volcano and forest. The beginning and the end are on lovely paths and tracks in the aromatic Canarian pine forest with fabulous views appearing through breaks in the tree line.
The volcanic section is a traverse around the volcano Montañas Negras, which erupted in 1706 and was the biggest eruption known in terms of emitted lava. Although challenging at times under foot due to picón, the backdrop of Mount Teide and the dramatic north coast makes this all a very enjoyable walk.
Almost everyone who has done this walk with me have said it’s a fabulous hike.
Distance: about 12km
Walk duration: 4 ½ hours (plus transport time approx 50m each way)
Gradient: approx. 350m
Maximum altitude: 1,250m
Difficulty: easy-moderate
Meet at the camping/BBQ site at San Jose de Los Llanos.
Meet at the camping/BBQ site at San Jose de Los Llanos.
We pick up from hotels/apartments in Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas and the southern end of Costa Adeje.
