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Vega De San Mateo

Pico de las Nieves summit – View of Roque Nublo and Teide (Tenerife) loop from Pico de las Nieves

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Canary Islands

Vega De San Mateo

Pico de las Nieves summit – View of Roque Nublo and Teide (Tenerife) loop from Pico de las Nieves

Easy

4.6

(42)

153

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Pico de las Nieves summit – View of Roque Nublo and Teide (Tenerife) loop from Pico de las Nieves

01:18

3.97km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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48 m

Pico de las Nieves summit

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With its height of 1949 meters, the Pico de las Nieves is the highest point of Gran Canaria. And as a racing cyclist, you can not help but climb it. …

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Radar Station at Pico de las Nieves

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The entire area of the Pico de Las Nieves is owned by the Spanish Army (Fuerzas Armadas de España), so there are many radar and telecommunications systems.

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477 m

Military radar station at Pico de las Nieves

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The widely visible radar station on the 1,949-meter-high Pico de las Nieves (often called the "radar ball") is operated by the Spanish military. It is a strategically important hub for airspace surveillance over the Canary Islands and the Atlantic.

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2.02 km

Pico Campanario (1,917 m)

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An absolutely worthwhile detour! From up here you have great panoramic views, including the Teide, the Pico de las Nieves, the valley...
The ascent is worthwhile, e.g. on the way …

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2.24 km

View of El Campanario

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The detour is worth it and you can also climb really well here 😄

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2.34 km

View of Roque Nublo and Teide (Tenerife)

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The Roque Nublo, located in the municipality of Tejeda on the island of Gran Canaria, is considered one of the largest natural rocks in the world. It is a symbol …

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3.05 km

Pico de las Nieves

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In Gran Canaria, this highest point is the hill where the Mirador del Pico de Las Nieves viewpoint is located. It is located in the centre of the island at …

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3.20 km

View of Roque Nublo and Mount Teide

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In Gran Canaria, this highest point is the hill where the Mirador del Pico de Las Nieves viewpoint is located. It is located in the centre of the island at …

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3.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.77 km

984 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.06 km

495 m

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,920 m)

Lowest point (1,810 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

32°C

21°C

6 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Pico de las Nieves summit – View of Roque Nublo and Teide (Tenerife) loop from Pico de las Nieves

Pico de las Nieves summit

Radar Station at Pico de las Nieves

Military radar station at Pico de las Nieves

Pico Campanario (1,917 m)

View of El Campanario

View of Roque Nublo and Teide (Tenerife)

Pico de las Nieves

View of Roque Nublo and Mount Teide

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