Description
This trail sets off from La Degollada del Cedro, between La Fortaleza and El Cabezón, and runs across the plateau of Alto de La Fortaleza.
If you walk this route in the evening you can catch a spectacular sunset as the sun sinks behind the island of La Palma, marking its silhouette on the horizon.
You will also see the dense mass of Canary Island pine forest that stretches unbroken from the back of La Fortaleza to the foothills of the Teno Massif, along the Abeque ridge.
The vegetation here is stunted but awash with colour in spring, mainly populated with species more typical of Canary Island mountaintop areas than of the adjacent pine forest.
The southern section of the trail runs along the edge of the rocky outcrop of La Fortaleza, providing a natural balcony with exceptional views some 100m above La Cañada de Los Guancheros, at the highest point of the route (2135 m).
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.
