Description
This medium-difficulty trail, measuring just over 6 kilometres, starts at the La Ensillada car park and takes in the CabezodelTejo viewpoint, which offers views of part of the village of Taganana and the north coast of the Anaga Massif.
To walk this trail, you must book in advance as only 45 permits are issued each day, as established by the regulations of this Strict Nature Reserve, an area of significant ecological vulnerability.
Alternatively, you can also visit other representative areas of this unique and spectacular ecosystem without a permit. These include the Forest of the Enigmas trail and the Pista de Las Hiedras trail, where nature lovers can also explore and immerse themselves in the laurel forest of Anaga, a living remnant of a relict ecosystem from the Tertiary period, which once spread across much of the European and African sides of the Mediterranean Basin.
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.
