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Best Mountain Hikes in Teide National Park

We track 11 routes that match this search in Teide National Park. They average 3.8 km and 84 m (276 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 8.2 km.

That is 37 percent of the 30 routes we map in Teide National Park. They are shorter than the local average, 3.8 km against 7.2 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 84 m (276 ft) against 158 m (518 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Mountain routes trade effort for scale. Expect sustained climbing, quick weather changes and views that make the numbers worth it. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Mirador de Pico Viejo

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
16 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
  • Panoramic viewpoint
Easy

Los Regatones Negros

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
120 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Montaña Negra

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
3.1 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
68 m
Typical duration
45 min
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Alto de Guamazo

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
81 m
Typical duration
53 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Cerrillar - Carnicería

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Lomo Hurtado

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
4.9 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
107 m
Typical duration
1 hr 11 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Majúa

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
87 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Montaña Blanca-La Rambleta

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
8.2 km
/ 5.1 mi
Elevation gain
181 m
Typical duration
1 hr 59 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Montaña Limón

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Montaña Rajada

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
47 m
Typical duration
31 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Montaña de Los Tomillos

Teide National Park · Canary Islands

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
113 m
Typical duration
1 hr 15 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Mirador de Pico ViejoTeide National Park0.7 km16 m11 minEasyOctober to May
Los Regatones NegrosTeide National Park5.5 km120 m1 hr 19 minEasyOctober to May
Montaña NegraTeide National Park3.1 km68 m45 minEasyOctober to May
Alto de GuamazoTeide National Park3.7 km81 m53 minEasyOctober to May
Cerrillar - CarniceríaTeide National Park2.8 km62 m41 minEasyOctober to May
Lomo HurtadoTeide National Park4.9 km107 m1 hr 11 minEasyOctober to May
MajúaTeide National Park4.0 km87 m57 minEasyOctober to May
Montaña Blanca-La RambletaTeide National Park8.2 km181 m1 hr 59 minModerateOctober to May
Montaña LimónTeide National Park1.8 km39 m26 minEasyOctober to May
Montaña RajadaTeide National Park2.1 km47 m31 minEasyOctober to May

If you only have time for one, start with Mirador de Pico Viejo, Los Regatones Negros, Montaña Negra. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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