Description
The Barranco del Infierno trail runs through the Special Nature Reserve of the same name, from the village of Adeje to a 200-metre high waterfall.
The trail, of medium difficulty, is 6.5 km long (out-and-back) and takes about 3.5 hours to complete.
The route takes you through groves of cardón or Canary Island spurge (Euphorbia canariensis) and tabaiba (Euphorbia balsamifera, Euphorbia lamarckii) in the lower areas, and then through the pine forests that dominate the higher sections. It is a good trail for bird lovers. If you are quiet and keep your eyes open, you might see kestrels, sparrow hawks, long-eared owls and Barbary partridges on the way. You have a better chance of seeing them if you take a pair of binoculars.
Access is limited to 20 people every 30 minutes in the morning, in order to preserve the natural space and guarantee the safety of visitors. It is therefore compulsory to book in advance via this link and to follow the visitor rules.
Tips
- Always stay on the marked trail and do not enter private property, hunting grounds, water galleries, wells or caves.
- Pay special attention when crossing or walking along trails used by bicycles, horses or motor vehicles and when walking in ravines with water courses.
- Avoid direct encounters with potentially dangerous animals, such as livestock, beehives, and dogs.
- Proceed with caution and watch for obstacles, loose rocks, uneven terrain or steep slopes to avoid accidents and falls.
- Check out our guide to hiking in Tenerife and, if necessary, contact the emergency services by calling 112.
Guides
Barranco del Infierno website.- Link
