What a giant Teide is becomes clear here at the foot of the mountain. The sign gives it away: you are already at an altitude of 2,250 meters at this point. And yet you have to tilt your head back to look up at the crater of the island volcano and thus at the highest Spanish mountain.

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1. Teide National Park Loop

69.8km

06:13

1,580m

This difficult 43.4-mile touring bicycle route around Teide National Park offers challenging climbs and lunar landscapes.

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2. Teide Climb from El Médano

26.1km

01:52

550m

This difficult 16.2-mile touring cycling route climbs 1793 feet from El Médano through diverse landscapes to Teide National Park.

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3. Corona Forestal – Roques de García loop from El Médano

100km

07:53

2,730m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: La Orotava, Norte De Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Rock Formations in Las Cañadas del Teide

El Tabonal Negro Viewpoint

La Catedral

Teide Cable Car Summit Station

Roque Blanco

Cañada Blanca–Majúa Trail

Roques de Garcia

Montaña de Guajara

Highest point at the base of Teide

1. Teide National Park Loop

2. Teide Climb from El Médano

3. Corona Forestal – Roques de García loop from El Médano

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