Pico Viejo: To the volcano's summit

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Pico Viejo: To the volcano's summit

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Pico Viejo: To the volcano's summit

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15.3km

1,070m

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Also called Montaña Chahorra, Pico Viejo is the second peak of Tenerife. Culminating at 3,129 meters, this volcano was the scene of the last eruption of the Cañadas caldera in 1798. The start of the route is at the Mirador des Narices del Teide car park, accessible only by car.

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Last updated: June 7, 2024

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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 4.15 km for 2.94 km

After 8.27 km for 2.94 km

Waypoints

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6 m

Narices del Teide Viewpoint

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In this viewpoint of the Narices del Teide you will be fascinated by the landscape. Nothing more and nothing less than five square kilometers covered with black lava from an eruption of more than 2 centuries. Certainly something impressive.

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4.14 km

Panorama on the island of La Gomera

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At the end of a beautiful switchback climb in the volcanic rock. A superb panorama allows you to become the neighboring island of La Gomera.

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5.60 km

Teide Nostrils

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"Nostrils of Teide". Side crater of the Teide that you can look into from above.

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7.09 km

Great view of Teide

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The surroundings of the Pico Viejo crater offer a superb view of Teide which dominates it. The panorama of the central caldera and the rock walls surrounding it is also …

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7.57 km

Pico Viejo

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Pico Viejo is a volcano located on the island of Tenerife. It is the second highest peak in Tenerife and the Canary Islands (after Teide) with a height of 3,135 …

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15.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

5.87 km

3.11 km

119 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

705 m

119 m

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,090 m)

Lowest point (2,060 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 3 November

23°C

17°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

October 19, 2023

Also called Montaña Chahorra, Pico Viejo is the second peak of Tenerife. Culminating at 3,129 meters, this volcano was the scene of the last eruption of the Cañadas caldera in 1798. The start of the route is at the Mirador des Narices del Teide car park, accessible only by car.
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