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Hiking in Tenerife: trails from the coast to Teide

Updated October 30, 2026 · 12 routes

Tenerife packs sea level paths, laurel forest and a volcano above 3,700 m into one island. The weather changes quickly with height, so a sunny start can turn cold and windy higher up.

The routes below are the best documented in our data for the island. Check the sun, the wind and the official park rules before you go.

Routes to try

Picked from our route data. Grades and times are our own estimates, not official.

Las Portelas to Masca
3.4 km1 h 40 min250 m upEasy (est.)
GR 131
43.9 km17 h2,170 m upHard (est.)
Ruta 12
19.0 km9 h 20 min1,295 m upHard (est.)
Ruta 24
15.3 km6 h 30 min860 m upHard (est.)
Circular Afur - Taganana (PR-TF 8)
14.9 km7 h 10 min990 m upHard (est.)
PR-LG 16
11.2 km3 h 50 min10 m upModerate (est.)
Las Moradas (PR-TF 54)
11.0 km4 h 05 min180 m upModerate (est.)
Montaña Blanca-La Rambleta
8.3 km3 h 25 min0 m upModerate (est.)
Cumbres de Ucanca
8.1 km3 h 20 min455 m upModerate (est.)
La Mesa (SL-TF 296)
6.6 km3 h 30 min440 m upModerate (est.)
Ruta de los Molinos (PR-LP 2.2)
6.4 km2 h 20 min290 m upModerate (est.)
Ruta 9: Contadero - El Cedro - Contadero (PN9)
5.8 km2 h 35 min545 m upModerate (est.)

Before you go

  • Pack layers. It is much colder at height than on the coast.
  • The sun is intense at altitude, so cover up and use sun cream.
  • Some trails and Teide itself need permits or tickets. Use the official booking site.

Gear we recommend

Tenerife weather changes fast with altitude, so layers and sun cover both matter.

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Use at your own risk

Information only. Conditions change, the data can be wrong, and you are responsible for your own safety. Check the official bulletins on the day, tell someone your route and call 112 in an emergency.
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