Hiking is possible again in the Barranco de Masca After the Barranco de Masca had been closed to hikers for three years due to an increased number of accidents (for more information click here), it has been reopened as a pilot project since 27 March 2021. In the three years it was closed, 1.25 million […]
Teno Mountain
Hikes in the Teno Mountain
Masca Gorge reopens from 27.3.2021
Since the end of February 2018, the Barranco of Masca – the most popular hiking gorge on the island of Tenerife – was closed. You can read all about the background and what happened afterwards here on Seven Islands. Since then, many hikers waited for the reopening. Rumours about a possible reopening were constantly circulating. […]
Tenerife – Hiking in the Teno Mountains
How to easily find your hiking tours on the Seven Islands – today: Hiking in the Teno Mountains By now I have presented many hiking tours on Tenerife and many of them in the Teno Mountains on the Seven Islands. It is no coincidence that my personal focus is on the Teno Mountains. I live […]
Tenerife – Impressive circular hike over Los Carrizales
Los Carrizales a hidden little hamlet in the Teno Mountains The hamlet of los Carrizales is a small village in the Teno Mountains not far from the famous village of Masca. Los Carrizales is a hamlet in the municipality of Buenavista del Norte, in the north of Tenerife. There are two parts of the village, […]
Tenerife – Cascada Lomo Morín – Circular walk to a waterfall in the Teno Mountains
Waterfalls on Tenerife – Cascada Lomo Morín Waterfall – Cascada? If you think of the diverse landscapes of the Canary Islands, you might see the wild Atlantic coast in front of you. But waterfalls? Beside beaches and bizarre coastal strips, the Canarian Islands are generally associated with mighty volcanoes, deep canyons, pine forests or a barren […]
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 […]
Montaña de Chasogo – Great hike on the western slopes of Tenerife
Circular hike around the Montaña de Chasogo, through gorges and along panoramic ridge paths. On this hike, which starts at the Cañadas road TF-38, you will walk down from the impressive barren volcanic landscape in the Teide National Park through the pine forest on the western slopes of Tenerife. The trail takes you a little […]
Guergues climb closed
The Guergues Steig has been closed since mid-March 2018. The area belongs to the owner/goat farm Casas de Arazas. At the moment I know nothing about the exact background. Already in the last years the owner has protested against dogs (also on a leash) being brought on the hiking trail. Now he seems to enforce […]
Tenerife – Circular walk in the northern Teno Mountains around Ruigómez
Circular walk around Ruigómez, El Tanque and La Tierra del Trigo On this great circular hike, which starts in Ruigómez, you will first walk past fields and green meadows. You will see country houses, small villages and highlands cultivated with potatoes and wine. You will then descend to El Tanque, the capital of the municipality, […]
Tenerife – Great circular hike through Tamaimo and tranquil Canarian villages
Tamaimo – a good starting point for hikes The small mountain village of Tamaimo, which lies at 400 to 600 metres above sea level, is a good starting point for hikes in all directions. Here in the blog I have already reported about some hikes you can do from Tamaimo. In the direction of Teno, […]