Hiking & trekking

Updated 2 August 2026

Anaga, Masca, Teide and TenoAncient laurel forest, Biosphere ReserveRoutes for all levels

Tenerife offers incredible landscapes for hiking: the ancient laurel forest of Anaga (Biosphere Reserve), the Masca ravine, the trails of Teide National Park, and the Teno massif. There are routes for all levels, from easy walks to challenging treks. To climb to the peak of Teide (3,715 m), you need to book in advance for trail 10 (Telesforo Bravo).

Reservations are managed on Tenerife ON (www.tenerifeon.es); from January 19, 2026, it is free only for Tenerife residents and children under 14, while from 09:00 to 17:00, residents of the rest of the Canary Islands pay 6 EUR and other visitors 15 EUR (with a discount if accompanied by a guide: 4 EUR for Canary residents / 10 EUR for non-residents). Wear appropriate footwear, bring water and layers: the weather at high altitudes changes quickly.

Gallery

Trail through the laurel forest of Anaga Rural Park, from Cruz del Carmen to Las Carboneras — Lolatower (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Roques de García trail among volcanic rock formations in Teide National Park — Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) (CC BY 3.0)

Descent through the Masca gorge, one of the most spectacular hiking routes in Tenerife — Jerzy Strzelecki (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Hikers on the ridge walk to Masca, in the Teno massif — Iain Cameron (CC BY 2.0)

Essential information

Accessibility

From La Orotava, you can access the Teide National Park via the TF-21 road to the El Portillo Visitor Center (north entrance, around km 32), where there is free parking; the park has several parking areas next to viewpoints and trailheads along the TF-21 and TF-38.

Risk Level

It's high mountain: wear appropriate footwear and warm clothing, bring enough water and sun protection, and check the forecast, as the weather changes quickly and the altitude can affect you; to climb to the peak (trail 10 Telesforo Bravo), a prior reservation is mandatory, which must be requested in advance on Tenerife ON; it is free only for Tenerife residents and children under 14, and from January 19, 2026, there is a fee for others (6 EUR for Canary residents and 15 EUR for non-residents) from 09:00 to 17:00.