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Roque de los Muchachos

Dominik Oeh
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Roque de los Muchachos

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November 27, 2022

Roque de los Muchachos

Hard

12:32

34.7km

2.8km/h

2,450m

2,160m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.30 km for 1.13 km

After 10.7 km for 6.68 km

After 17.7 km for 2.21 km

Most people would complete this in 2-4 days

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Waypoints

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Start point

Hotel

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1

347 m

Ficus Trees of Plaza de España, Los Llanos de Aridane

Highlight • Natural Monument

The huge rubber trees are amazing

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2

743 m

Plaza Mercado

Highlight • Settlement

Unfortunately, the Mercado is closed in November

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3

2.02 km

The GR 130 hiking trail, also known as the coastal path or coastal hiking trail, circles the island of La Palma. It is marked white/red. It is easy to walk …

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4

3.61 km

Angustias Ravine

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It looks very spectacular and you can walk through the riverbed all the way to the sea.

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5

4.98 km

Banana Plantation

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6

5.65 km

Bench with a View of the Valley

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Take your time, a small rental car, a camera and then the coastal road long, everything else is then as if by itself. We were there in November, sure it is then not so crowded.

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7

6.32 km

Las Laderas de Amagar is a precipice 600 meters high. The road that runs through it is known as the Vueltas de Amagar, as it consists of 73 turns. If …

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8

8.82 km

Nice hiking section with more shade than on the ridge.

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9

9.42 km

View of the Caldera de Taburiente

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The trail that starts from the Time viewpoint is spectacular and has impressive views of the Taburiente caldera. Although it is a hard climb, seeing the sea of clouds enveloping everything is worth it.

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10

9.59 km

View of Barranco de las Angustias

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11

10.0 km

View of Barranco de las Angustias

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Great view, not in rain and clouds.

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12

10.2 km

This viewpoint is perfect for contemplating the Barranco de las Angustias and the Aridane Valley. The forest watchtower is not open to the public. It is accessed by an unpaved …

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13

10.9 km

Torre del Time Lookout

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Trail down from Torre del Time with beautiful views into the sunset

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14

11.6 km

Hoya Grande Viewpoint

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This small viewpoint offers an incredible view of the Caldera de Taburiente and the Bejenado peak.

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15

11.9 km

View from the Caldera Rim

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Here you have a gigantic view from 1500 meters up into the basin of the caldera.

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16

12.3 km

View of the Caldera de Taburiente

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Very steep and strenuous climb, but the view is fantastic. Good opportunity for a rest

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13.0 km

18

14.1 km

View of the Caldera de Taburiente

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The caldera (this is the name given to volcanic structures that have collapsed) of the old volcano that surely gave rise to the island of La Palma is more than …

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17.3 km

Roque Palmero Summit

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The highest peak on the western crater rim of the Caldera de Taburiente offers a fantastic view of the caldera and its fissures. To the south you can see the …

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18.0 km

An easy, fairly simple hike during the day.
But at night, with tripods and photo equipment, it's a challenge.
But it's worth it!

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18.8 km

View of Roque Palmero

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The impressive Palmero rock, with 2306 meters, closes the northern part of the Taburiente caldera. The sunset in this place is magical, when the sun's rays make the colors of …

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19.2 km

At the Edge of the Caldera

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Great view over the whole island and especially in the burglar kettle.

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23

20.4 km

Roque de los Muchachos

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The Roque de los Muchachos (2426 meters) is the highest point on the island of La Palma and one of the best places in the world for observing the sky. …

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20.4 km

Public Water Fountain

Public Water Fountain

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20.6 km

View of Cumbre Vieja

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At night you can see the Milky Way here best

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26

21.4 km

Observatory Views

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The road to the highest point of Isla Bonita. With the racing bike very nice to drive up. Unfortunately a bit dangerous when driving down if the speed is not …

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23.4 km

Roque de los Muchachos Summit

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23.5 km

There is a lot of information about technology and history on a display board.

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29

23.7 km

MAGIC Telescopes

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30

26.0 km

Gnarled Old Canary Pines at the Forest Edge

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31

26.9 km

Camino del Roque Trailhead

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If you want to torment your legs and bike, you should drive up this track from the direction of Puntagorda.
To the edge wait a good 700hm brutal rise. Wems like?

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27.2 km

Pine Tree With Hollow Trunk

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Looks funny

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33

29.3 km

Barranco de la Caldereta

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One of the most beautiful west trails of the island

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34

31.9 km

View of Tijarafe

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35

32.6 km

B

34.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

3.84 km

2.62 km

1.81 km

1.77 km

575 m

159 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

4.99 km

2.77 km

1.78 km

1.60 km

480 m

367 m

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Highest point (2,390 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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