UPDATE 24.5.20: Phase 2 Lockdown – and still no hiking or may be yes On Monday all Canary Islands will now enter the second phase of the return to normality. But unfortunately this is still not connected with the fact – as partly reported in the press – that hiking is allowed. For me not […]
Gran Canaria – varied circular walk Santa Lucia – La Fortaleza

Circular walk from Santa Lucia over the Fortaleza and the reservoir La Sorrueda On this diversified round tour, which starts in the mountain village Santa Lucia at an altitude of approximately 710 metres, you will get to see a lot of things besides the Canarian villages Santa Lucia and La Sorrueda. The hike takes you […]
Tenerife Anaga Mountains – contemplative round tour through the Valle Brosque

Valle Brosque – Hiking on the south side of the Anaga Mountains This hike takes you in a southerly direction down from the Anaga high road into the green valley Valle Brosque. But not only the valley is called Valle Brosque but also the small hamlet at the end point of the hiking tour. Another […]
Gran Canaria – big round walk through the Barranco de Guayadeque

The Barranco Guayadeque – spectacular hike on old Canarian territory The Barranco de Guayadeque in Gran Canaria is a very special barranco. Not only the size and the special length of the canyon with 11 kilometres as also the steep rock walls impress but also the wild nature and the numerous traces of the former […]
Tenerife – Great circular walk across the White Channel and the Barranco Natero

To Barranco Natero through tunnels and over the White Channel Today’s circular walk, with the Barranco Natero at its centre, is a real highlight for demanding hikers. The hike leads you from the small mountain village of Tamaimo through a tunnel to the so-called White Channel. You follow this watercourse high above the Barranco Seco […]
Tenerife – Ventanas de Güímar

Ventanas de Güímar – a spectacular and exciting hike The hike Ventanas de Güímar is not for the faint hearted. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are necessary every minute. But if that doesn’t scare you off, this hike is indeed breathtaking and will always remain unforgettable. The hike takes you along a canal through […]
Tenerife – Great Anaga Hike

The Great Anaga Hike can be combined in many ways Today I finally present another Anaga hike. This big circular can be combined in many variations with other hikes in the vicinity. Up to now I have presented here on seven islands as hikes near Chamorga the Montaña Tafada Round and the hike from Chamorga […]
Tenerife – Great circular walk from Vera de Erques to the waterfall Cascada de Chindia

The waterfall Cascada de Chindia as the highlight of the hike In Tenerife I have not seen so many waterfalls so far. I remember the Barranco de Infierno with its impressive waterfall and the Barranco Carrizales with waterfall. In some canyons, like in the Barranco de Masca there is often a lot of water and […]
Tenerife – Circular walk Ifonche Vilaflor

Vilaflor – highest mountain village of the Canary Islands The mountain resort Vilaflor is not only known for the Paisaje Lunar, which starts from there as a very popular circular hike. Vilaflor, with its 1.420 m altitude, is also the highest place of the whole island and even of the Canary Islands. The air is […]
Fuerteventura – Gran Valle Cofete – a hike in the Jandía Caldera

Guest author Geert and the Degollada de Cofete Since I rarely come to Fuerteventura myself, I am all the more pleased that a guest author, Geert, will be presenting a wonderful hiking tour here today. First to Geert about himself: My name is Geert and I live in Belgium. I have been running for many […]