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La Matanza De Acentejo

El Gaitero Fire Lookout Tower – El Gaitero Fire Lookout Tower loop from Paisaje Protegido de Las Lagunetas

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Spain
Canary Islands
Norte De Tenerife
La Matanza De Acentejo

El Gaitero Fire Lookout Tower – El Gaitero Fire Lookout Tower loop from Paisaje Protegido de Las Lagunetas

Moderate

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El Gaitero Fire Lookout Tower – El Gaitero Fire Lookout Tower loop from Paisaje Protegido de Las Lagunetas

04:18

13.9km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Paisaje Protegido de Las Lagunetas

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5.26 km

Enchanted Forest

Highlight • Forest

The summit of Teide was closed due to snow. The tour offers beautiful views, especially when the clouds are low. But even when the sun is shining, there are always shady areas.

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2

5.27 km

Spectacular viewpoint with views of Santa Cruz and the Anaga Massif

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3

5.72 km

Laja de Piedra

Highlight • Natural Monument

The surroundings of Laja de Piedra are unrivalled. The trails that lead here are full of native flora, allowing any nature lover to jog through a dreamlike landscape.

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6.38 km

Geodetic point

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6.94 km

El Gaitero Fire Lookout Tower

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El Gaitero Forest Turret

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7.14 km

El Gaitero Fire Lookout Tower

Highlight • Monument

El Gaitero Mountain, where the forest turret of the same name is located.

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8.81 km

This hike gives a comprehensive impression of the flora and fauna (especially birds) in the Canary Islands pine forest. It is impressive to see how nature recovers on its own …

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.77 km

3.08 km

920 m

140 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

1.50 km

626 m

140 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 23 May

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