Masca desde arriba

A moderately difficult walk of around 12 kilometres along an elevated ridge in Tenerife, passing through stretches of laurisilva forest, with views of the Masca Gorge and, on clear days, Mount Teide.

The route follows a winding, elevated ridge, with short, steep climbs, offering wide panoramic views of the laurisilva forest. It then continues along a path through the subtropical forest, where mosses and hanging lichens abound, an ecosystem that the activity highlights as one of the most significant on the island.

After this wooded section, the route emerges into an open area overlooking the Masca Gorge and the volcanic landscape around it. On clear days, Mount Teide can be seen in the distance, above the Santiago valley. The final stretch follows simple paths through pine forest and descends into a valley that resembles the English countryside.

This is a walk of around 12 kilometres, with a cumulative elevation gain of about 375 metres between ascent and descent, a maximum altitude of 1,100 metres and an approximate duration of five hours. It is designed for those seeking a moderately difficult walking route on the island. It is not the Masca Gorge route.