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El Hierro, an island with a soul! Including luggage transport and intermediate transfer by taxi!
This hiking tour on El Hierro offers a relaxing way to explore the island, with walks of up to 5 hours per day. After arriving in Valverde, the charming capital, you can take an orientation walk and taste the local specialties. The trip includes the Ruta del Agua, where you will discover the beauty and historical heritage of the island. You walk from the Nuestra Señora de los Reyes sanctuary to El Sabinar through La Dehesa, a vast nature reserve. Furthermore, you will explore the north side of the island, from La Frontera to the natural pools of Charco Azul, and enjoy the highest point, Alto de Malpaso, up to San Andrés. An optional coastal walk from La Maceta to Las Puntas offers a beautiful ending past volcanic cliffs and hidden coves. The trip ends with a return home full of wonderful memories.
- Customized trip
- Taxi transfers included
- 4/5 walks with GPX
- Minimum 2 people
- Difficulty: easy/medium
- Total distance: 58 km
- 5 hours of daily walks
- Trails: rocky surfaces, loose volcanic surfaces, unpaved roads.
Day 1: Arrival
El Hierro is one of the most undiscovered Canary Islands, perfect for hiking enthusiasts. With its rugged landscapes, high cliffs and rich biodiversity, El Hierro offers a unique hiking experience.
Upon arrival at El Hierro you will be taken to Valverde, the charming capital. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Valverde is the ideal starting point. After an orientation walk through the picturesque streets, you can enjoy local specialties in a restaurant.
Day 2: Ruta del Agua
The first full day of walking starts with the Ruta del Agua, a circular walk that starts and ends in Valverde. This route offers a perfect overview of the island’s natural beauty and historical heritage. You’ll follow old irrigation canals through forests and past quiet villages, enjoying panoramic views and traditional farming methods.
Distance: 12 km
Elevation difference:+820 / -830
Duration: 5 hours
Day 3: Nuestra Señora de los Reyes
The next day the walk starts at the shrine of Nuestra Señora de los Reyes, the island’s patron saint, and heads to El Sabinar, known for its wind-shaped juniper trees. This route through La Dehesa, a vast nature reserve with rugged cliffs and open fields, offers a spiritual experience thanks to the landscape and the silence.
Distance: 11.5 km
Elevation difference:+420 / -430
Duration: 4 hours
Day 4: Optional Coastal Walk from La Maceta to Las Puntas
If you want to explore more, there is an optional coastal walk from La Maceta to Las Puntas. This route along the rugged north coast offers a fascinating landscape of volcanic cliffs and hidden coves. The walk ends in the picturesque village of Las Puntas, where you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes at a local restaurant.
On the last day you say goodbye to El Hierro and return home with beautiful memories. This walking tour offers a perfect mix of nature, culture and adventure, and introduces you to the beauty of El Hierro.
Distance: 7 km
Elevation difference:+70 / -70
Duration: 2.5 hours
Day 5: Charco Azul
On the fourth day you explore the northern side of the island, walking from La Frontera to Charco Azul. This route offers beautiful views over the fertile valley of El Golfo and leads to the natural pools of Charco Azul, where you can take a refreshing dip before returning to La Frontera.
Distance: 14.5 km
Elevation difference:+650 / -650
Duration: 5 hours
Day 6: Alto de Malpaso
you will be taken to the highest point of the island, Alto de Malpaso, from there you walk to the village of San Andrés. In clear weather this walk offers spectacular views of the island and the ocean. You descend through dense forests and open fields, enjoying the rich flora and fauna of El Hierro.
Distance: 11.5 km
Elevation difference:+50 / -490
Duration: 5 hours
Day 7: Departure to Tenerife
You will be dropped off at the port by taxi. Your journey ends here!
Inclusief
- Prijs is o.b.v. 2 personen
- Vertrekken wanneer je wilt.
- Accommodatie (6 nachten)
- Alle transfers die nodig gaan zijn (Taxi)
- 5 wandelingen met GPX
- Bagagevervoer
- STO Garant
Optioneel:
- Ferry of binnenlandse vlucht
Exclusief
- Heen- en terugreis
- Reis- en annuleringsverzekering
- Alle maaltijden en drankjes buiten het programma
- Boekingskosten €25,00
Verblijf in 3 Accommodaties
Distance
58 km
Difficulty
Easy/Medium
Up
1970 m.
Down
2430 m.
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