Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja – Northern half of the Volcanoes Route from Refugio El Pilar

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Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja – Northern half of the Volcanoes Route from Refugio El Pilar

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Parque Natural de Cumbre Vieja – Northern half of the Volcanoes Route from Refugio El Pilar

03:59

11.2km

490m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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918 m

View of the Caldera de Taburiente from the Mirador del Birigoyo

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On the trail to the Pico Birigoyo you have a wonderful view of the Cumbrecita and the caldera in the north.

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5.06 km

Hoyo Negro Crater

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The Hoyo Negro erupted on June 24, 1949 and did not stop until July 31. It is one of the youngest volcanoes on La Palma. Be careful if you get …

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5.57 km

Nambroque Peak

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A wonderful hike in the Natural Park of the Cumbre Vieja to the volcanic crater Hoyo Negro at the Pico Nambroque 1921 meters on La Palma.

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10.9 km

Refugio del Pilar

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Picnic area with numerous barbecue areas, playground and toilet.
Parking available and stop for call taxi. Some hiking trails cross here

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

3.85 km

2.19 km

129 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

4.12 km

1.85 km

404 m

169 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

25°C

21°C

48 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

February 7, 2025,Zu den Vulkanen der Cumbre Vieja

The lava slopes and craters of the "old" volcanoes and the distant view over the clouds streaming towards the Cumbre Vieja from the east, as far as Tenerife (Teide), are impressive. The new volcano Tajogaite cannot be seen, hidden by mountains.

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September 18, 2024,Wanderung zum Pico Nambroque und Vulkano Hoyo Negro

Easy hike with beautiful views if the clouds allow it

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January 23, 2024,Hike - Ruta de los Vulcanos ( only 2 craters)

We only saw two vulcanos. It was impressive the craters and also scary to see so much dark from the lava. First you go through a pine forest, than a landscape with bushes ( a miniature forest in my opinion), and then come the first two craters. The journey continues for who wants to see more.

November 10, 2023,El Bastion - über die Cumbre vieja, von El Pillar zum Pico Nambroque und zurück

A section of the GR 131 was planned for today. We started from a huge barbecue and picnic area, El Pillar. Always uphill to the Cumbre vieja, the old ridge. Once at the top we went through a stunning landscape between several volcanic craters. And the view of the neighboring island of Tenerife with the Teide, which is over 3700m …

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December 18, 2022,Ruta de los Vulcanos Teil 1

Normally you just go the tour to Los Canarios.
I'd rather do the tour twice ☺️

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September 29, 2024,🇪🇸🇮🇨 ↔️ LP Refugio del Pilar - Pico Nambroque☀️🥾🌋… Teil I der „Ruta de los volcános“

... today we strolled a bit on the "Ruta de Los Volcanes" 🌋 back and forth....😁☀️🥾.... A great hiking trail (easy to walk and 80% shaded) fantastic weather and views (...El Hierro and Tenerife)🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩... once again amazing! We really liked it and had a lot of fun... 🥳

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February 18, 2025,Von El Pilar zum Pico Nambroque Runde von San Nicolás

Another great tour through the volcanic world of La Palma. I was on my own to Pico Nambroque from Pilar, but I didn't go with the "tourist crowds" but instead took an unmarked but still easily recognizable path over two smaller volcanoes, which led to more elevation but was really worth it because of the great views. The way back …

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November 4, 2023,el Pilar, Pico Nambroque, Pico Birigoyo

The path to Montana los Charcos was not accessible due to impassable terrain. The path to Pico Birigoyo was also barely accessible. A little care to climb this mountain would be advertising for the island. The view is just as good as the Nieve and the Muchacho.

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