From 0 m to Pico Teide (3717 m) highest spanish elevation, a exhausting one day (or two) hike
OSM map layer · LineString
28.33, -16.60 · rel 20103
28.33, -16.60 · rel 20103
Playa de El Socorro - Pico del Teide
27,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 28.33°N ·
16.60°W
27,8km
Distance
+3950m
Ascent
mountain_hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
34
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Cave
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
2× Water
3× summit
2× Attraction
1× cave
El Asomadero
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,9 km
14%
Galería Fuente de Pedro
Water ·
26 m off route
3,9 km
14%
El Cabezón
summit ·
257 m off route
3,9 km
14%
Seldom picturesque bushes
Attraction ·
480 m off route
4,5 km
16%
Huevos del Teide
Attraction ·
26 m off route
7,2 km
26%
Montaña Blanca
summit ·
255 m off route
7,2 km
26%
Riscos de la Fortaleza
summit ·
431 m off route
7,2 km
26%
Cueva del Hielo
cave ·
44 m off route
7,5 km
27%
Mirador de Pico Viejo
viewpoint ·
366 m off route
7,5 km
27%
La Madre del Agua
Water ·
456 m off route
27,8 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 ·
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Playa de El Socorro - Pico del Teide is 27.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Playa de El Socorro - Pico del Teide takes approximately 6h 56min to complete.
No, Playa de El Socorro - Pico del Teide is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Playa de El Socorro - Pico del Teide starts near coordinates 28.3938, -16.6023.
Playa de El Socorro - Pico del Teide is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.