Llano de Ucanca to Boca Tauce: Plains and Lava Fronts below the Caldera Wall: hiking in Spain
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Llano de Ucanca to Boca Tauce: Plains and Lava Fronts below the Caldera Wall

Distance
4.8 km
Time
1 h 25 min
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Easy
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Route description

From Llano de Ucanca’s roadside, the path heads west across a broad natural plain. Las Cañadas caldera wall accompanies the walk, with solidified lava-flow fronts appearing along the way. Enjoy Teide National Park’s sense of space without arranging a separate volcanic summit ascent. At Boca Tauce the walk returns to the road and an actual viewpoint. Study Teide and Pico Viejo alongside contrasting lava forms. The selected path runs one way: arrange initial arrival and the Boca Tauce return beforehand, leaving the final stop free for the scenery.

Route status

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The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 13.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Cross Llano de Ucanca below the western caldera wall and finish near Boca Tauce Viewpoint. Open space, lava fronts and a lower-path view of the volcanic massif shape the experience.
Length
4.8 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
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Llano de Ucanca to Boca Tauce: Plains and Lava Fronts below the Caldera Wall: route photo 2 in Spain

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - With caution With a dog - No data By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data A route 342stop is confirmed near the ending, but a bus directly at the selected beginning is unestablished. Arrange initial arrival and the timetable independently. With children account for the full open outing, altitude, sun and wind. Bicycle or stroller access on the selected natural path is unestablished; dog rules and reception are unknown.

Nearby

Llano de Ucanca Viewpoint is beside initial roadside arrival and is visited independently of the selected beginning. Juan Évora’s house museum and its viewpoint are beyond the ending and need their own approach. La Catedral rock, Roques de García and the Chafarí mountain path belong to other outings.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
TITSA confirms route 342membership for the Boca Tauce stops near the ending. No forthcoming departure is established in the received information: independently check time and roadside direction. A stop directly at the selected beginning is unconfirmed; arrange initial arrival and the walking approach independently.
By car
The starting roadside is at Llano de Ucanca Viewpoint on TF-21; the ending is Boca Tauce. Continue onto a natural path after arrival; the vehicle remains an independent logistics decision. Check road restrictions and choose a return from the other end before travelling.
Parking
Surface parking areas are confirmed beside Llano de Ucanca and Boca Tauce viewpoints. The first needs a short independent approach to the selected beginning; the second is beside the ending. Check current conditions and vacancy. Parking at each end does not arrange the return between them.

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What to expect

Places
Llano de Ucanca Plain the broad natural plain below the caldera wall crossed by this selected path.
Boca Tauce Viewpoint the viewpoint near the ending over Teide, Pico Viejo and lava forms.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски This open path needs sun, wind and cold protection. Account for wellbeing at altitude, stones and uneven lava-front surfaces, fog and winter slipperiness. Avoid accidental lava shortcuts. Assess traffic at roadside ends and the bus stop carefully; arrange drinking water and return before the last moment.

How much time to allow

Оцените свой темп
Time for the route 1 hr 30 min–2 hr 15 min
With stops | 2–3 hr These are editorial intervals for the selected one-way path. The park gives around two hours, the local mountain federation around an hour and a half; conditions, pace and pauses vary. Add initial approach, transport waiting and vehicle return separately.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose clear visibility, moderate wind and an open path. Summer needs water and sun protection. In the cold season check roads, snow and ice. Confirm access after rainfall and whenever conservation restrictions apply.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Footwear for a stony natural path, windproofs and a warm layer.
Water and a snack for the whole outing, hat and sun protection.
Charged phone, saved plan, headlamp and first-aid kit.
Checked initial arrival and a Boca Tauce return arrangement.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

TITSA confirms route 342membership for the Boca Tauce stops near the ending. No forthcoming departure is established in the received information: independently check time and roadside direction. A stop directly at the selected beginning is unconfirmed; arrange initial arrival and the walking approach independently

Is this route suitable for children?

Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 4.8 km, easy.

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