Description
This demanding hike gives visitors a complete experience of Teno Rural Park, crossing a wide variety of landscapes along the way: old, cobbled paths, panoramic views of Palmar Valley, where agriculture takes pride of place, the hamlet of Teno Alto, with its livestock farming tradition, and the spectacular scenery of Baracán.
The route starts at Los Pedregales Visitor Centre, and from there it heads west along Callejón de Teno, an old stone-paved camino real (“royal road” or main island route), which begins with a steep ascent to Altos de la Cumbre. It then enters the laurel forest and gradually changes to a crop and livestock farming landscape until it reaches Teno Alto, where living tradition and nature come together as a result of the isolation and remoteness of this place.
The picturesque village of Teno Alto retains the charm of traditional Canarian settlements, with stone houses and landscapes transformed by the human need to farm and raise livestock. Here you can also sample the local produce.
From here, take Camino a La Mesita, which offers impressive panoramic views of the summit of Baracán and leads to the famous Baracán viewpoint. There, at the crossroads, leave the PR-TF 51 trail and take the Las Tabaibas shortcut on the left, which descends gently to the road in the vicinity of Segovia.
At this point we recommend that you pay special attention when crossing the main road before taking the PR-TF 52.2 trail, which will take you back to the starting point.
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.
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