Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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2.59 km

Hoya del Morcillo Recreation Area

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This large recreational area has parking, a rest area, a camping area, a soccer field and barbecues. It has an ideal location within the pine forest.

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4.25 km

Cueva de El Mocán

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Lava tunnel under the forest track - cave was blocked during our visit

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5.98 km

Pico de Mercadel

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Although on some maps and signs it may appear as "Mercader" the real name used by the island's inhabitants is Mercadel, and there are theories that even suggest a pre-Hispanic …

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13.5 km

Tanajara Viewpoint

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Place with beautiful views where you can see the different villages and pine forests on this side of Illa del Hierro.

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15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.59 km

3.93 km

3.49 km

499 m

428 m

288 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

3.07 km

2.36 km

2.05 km

1.12 km

890 m

499 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (820 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 10 December

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