The La Palma Hiking Week includes 4 hikes (half-day or full-day), which can be selected individually from a carefully curated selection. On certain dates, a "Go Slow" alternative is also available.
The hiking week can be booked with selected hotels in Los Cancajos and Puerto Naos. The list of combinable hotels can be found in the "Accommodation" category.
Subject to changes in execution days and hikes. The tours are subject to weather conditions.
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Detailed descriptions of the hiking tours:
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CUMBRE VIEJA AND TAJOGAITE VOLCANO (Friday)
Schauinsland-Reisen Original:
The eruption of the Tajogaite on the Cumbre Vieja was the most recent eruption in the history of La Palma. The young volcanic landscape exerts a special fascination and impressively conveys the immense power of nature.
Accompanied by a German-speaking guide, this guided volcano hike leads safely to the crater rim of the Tajogaite. The Cumbre Vieja is one of the most active volcanic zones in the Canary Islands and has been shaped by various eruptions of the San Juan in recent decades. The name "Tajogaite" comes from the language of the Benahoaritas, the indigenous people of La Palma, and was selected through a public vote. The eruption permanently changed the Aridane Valley and simultaneously created new land on the coast. Scientists are still researching the ground, volcanic gases, and the nature of the landscape today, while the island drives its reconstruction forward and reinvents itself.
Following the hike, the program includes a visit to a banana plantation that was rebuilt after the eruption. This highlights the great importance of banana cultivation for La Palma as well as the hope and resilience of the local population. A small snack and a drink round off the visit and provide an opportunity to learn more about the experience as well as the economic future of the island's population.
A special combination of impressive nature experiences, moving island history, and authentic insights into life after the volcanic eruption.
Duration: approx. 6 hours (plus transfer time), Length: approx. 16 km, Elevation gain: +100m/-850m
Difficulty: demanding
Meeting point/approx. times:
Los Cancajos area: Bus stop next to pharmacy (8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Hotel Meliá: Bus stop on the street (8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Horizonte Apartamentos: Bus stop Puerto Naos +/- 500m (8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
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CALDERA DE TABURIENTE (Wednesday/Saturday)
This hike leads from the starting point of Los Brecitos (1081m) through the "Caldera de Taburiente" National Park, the largest erosion crater in Europe, and the "Barranco de Las Angustias". The combination of unique natural backdrops, diverse impressions, and unforgettable views makes the tour an unforgettable experience for hiking enthusiasts. THE must-do for all hiking fans on La Palma.
Duration: approx. 6 hours (plus transfer time), Length: approx. 16 km, Elevation gain: +100m/-850m
Difficulty: demanding
Meeting point/approx. times:
Los Cancajos area: Bus stop next to pharmacy (8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Hotel Meliá: Bus stop on the street (8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Horizonte Apartamentos: Bus stop Puerto Naos +/- 500m (8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
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CUMBRE VIEJA – TO THE TAJOGAITE VOLCANO (Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday)
Note: Half-day tour
The hike to the Tajogaite Volcano on La Palma offers a rare opportunity to experience the newest volcano in the Canary Islands up close. The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja in 2021 profoundly changed the island and created a new landscape that is now safely accessible when accompanied by specially trained guides.
The newly created path leads to the crater and continues to Las Manchas. Along the way, an impressive view opens up of the massive lava flows that once shaped the Aridane Valley and buried more than 1,600 buildings.
The hike conveys not only intense nature experiences but also the history of the volcanoes of La Palma. In addition to Tajogaite, the San Juan in 1949 and the Teneguía in 1971 already shaped the face of the Cumbre Vieja. The view into the crater and the encounter with this young, still-smoking landscape make the tour an impressive testament to the power of nature and an unforgettable experience.
Duration: approx. 3 hours (plus transfer time), Length: approx. 6.5 km, Elevation gain: -600m/+100m
Difficulty: easy/medium
Meeting point/approx. times:
Los Cancajos area: Bus stop next to pharmacy (10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Hotel Meliá: Bus stop on the street (10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
Horizonte Apartamentos: Bus stop Puerto Naos +/- 500m (10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
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GREAT VOLCANO ROUTE (Monday)
An unforgettable hike on La Palma, for experienced hikers through the lava landscape with bizarre shapes and colors on the Royal Way GR 131 from north to south.
Duration: approx. 7 hours (plus transfer time), Length: approx. 17.1 km, Elevation gain: +500m/-1250m
Difficulty: demanding
Meeting point/approx. times:
Los Cancajos area: Bus stop next to pharmacy (8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Hotel Meliá: Bus stop on the street (8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Horizonte Apartamentos: Bus stop Puerto Naos +/- 500m (8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
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CUBO DE LA GALGA and LOS TILOS (Tuesday)
The hike through the Cubo de la Galga in Puntallana and the laurel forest of Los Tilos in San Andrés y Sauces leads right into the green wilderness of La Palma. The path through the Cubo de la Galga is characterized by dense vegetation and runs under the canopy of ancient trees and prehistoric ferns. With Los Tilos, a UNESCO biosphere reserve awaits, known for its lush laurel forests. Shady paths, clear air, and an impressive variety of plants make this section an unforgettable experience and round off the hike amidst the island's most beautiful natural backdrops.
Duration: approx. 7 hours (plus transfer time), Length: approx. 7.5 km, Elevation gain: +200m/-400m
Difficulty: medium
Meeting point/approx. times:
Los Cancajos area: Bus stop next to pharmacy (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Hotel Meliá: Bus stop on the street (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Horizonte Apartamentos: Bus stop Puerto Naos +/- 500m (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
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ROQUE DE LOS MUCHACHOS (Thursday)
Note: Half-day tour with slightly longer driving time
The summit hike from Pico de la Cruz to the Roque de los Muchachos leads along the highest edge of La Palma and opens up magnificent views of the steep crater walls of the Caldera de Taburiente, the Atlantic, and on a clear day, even the neighboring islands. The drive via hairpin bends is already impressive, as it leads through five different vegetation zones – from the fertile coastal strip via laurel and chestnut forests up to the barren subalpine landscape.
The crowning finale is the Roque de los Muchachos, at 2,426 m the highest point on La Palma. Here, an overwhelming 360-degree panoramic view awaits, making this tour an unforgettable experience and a highlight of any hiking trip.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours (plus transfer time), Length: approx. 4 km, Elevation gain: +300m/-100m
Difficulty: medium
Meeting point/approx. times:
Los Cancajos area: Bus stop next to pharmacy (9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Hotel Meliá: Bus stop on the street (8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Horizonte Apartamentos: Bus stop Puerto Naos +/- 500m (8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
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The following "Go Slow" options are offered as alternatives:
From 1.11.-30.4.:
Monday: "Stargazing tour at 1,300m altitude"
Tuesday: "Guided bus tour through the Cubo Galga, forest of Los Tilos, Los Sauces, Charco Azul and San Bartolo"
Thursday: "Stargazing tour at 1,300m altitude"//"Bus excursion to the salt flats of Fuencaliente, the Tajogaite Coladas and the Cumbrecita viewpoint"
Friday: "Bus excursions to Porís de Candelaria"
From 1.5.-31.10.:
Monday: Stargazing tour at 1,300m altitude
Tuesday: Bus excursion to salt flats, Cumbre Nueva volcano and Cumbrecita
Wednesday: Stargazing tour at Roque de los Muchachos at over 2000m
Thursday: Bus tour to the Roque de los Muchachos
Sunday: Stargazing tour at Roque de los Muchachos
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Important information:
Minimum participants: 5 persons // No minimum/maximum age
ALWAYS: Ensure that you are used to covering these distances and elevation changes. In autumn and winter, it is recommended to bring a jacket as it can get cool (especially at higher altitudes). Sturdy and good footwear is very important!! IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BRING AT LEAST 1 liter of water per person.
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