Tenerife Trail: Teide - Los Gigantes: hiking in Испания

Tenerife Trail: Teide - Los Gigantes

A long stage or multi-day section of about 127.8 km through Tenerife and Teide National Park, with the main interest in lava ground, pine sections and open volcanic slopes.

Distance
127.8 km
Time
16 h 37 min
Elevation gain
Difficulty
Hard
Route type
Multi-day
Category
Hiking

Route at a glance

The route is a loop itinerary of about 127.8 km in Tenerife and Teide National Park. The route reaches about 3549 m, so weather, exposure and acclimatisation matter more than the distance alone. The main reference points are Teide, El Portillo, Teide Cable Car, which help with orientation at the start, along the route and near the finish. It suits a prepared day out: not necessarily technically difficult, but more enjoyable when transport and timing are clear.

Route suitability

Without a car Hard
With children С осторожностью
With a dog С осторожностью
By bike Нет
With a stroller Нет
Signal Местами

Information status

Page status Проверенный маршрут
When checked Not specified
How it was checked По данным трека
Editorial review Reviewed by editors

Getting there

Without a car
Use TITSA buses from La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos where the schedule fits the route.
By car
It is easier to connect starts inside Teide National Park, but roads are high mountain roads and viewpoint parking fills quickly.
Parking
Use parking at Teide Cable Car, El Portillo, Parador, Boca Tauce and official trail starts.

What to expect

Teide - Los Gigantes
Teide
El Portillo
Teide Cable Car
lava ground

Difficult sections and safety

Sun, open slopes and slippery stone after rain are the main things to watch. Start early in hot weather and carry more water than usual.

How much time to allow

One long stage 7-10 h
Full route several days
Cycling option only for prepared riders

Best time to go

Spring and autumn are usually the most comfortable seasons around Teide
In summer, start early and carry extra water
After heavy rain, stone and clay sections can be slippery

What to bring

comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
sun protection
extra water

Elevation profile

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Use TITSA buses from La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos where the schedule fits the route

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: 127.8 km, hard.

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