PR-TF 41 El Socorro beach – Pico del Teide (Route 0.4.0)

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PR-TF 41 El Socorro beach – Pico del Teide (Route 0.4.0)

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PR-TF 41 El Socorro beach – Pico del Teide (Route 0.4.0)

06:53

27.7km

3,680m

Running

Route 040 is a unique challenge that takes you from the ocean shore to the top of Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain, at almost 4,000 metres above sea level. It is the route with the greatest gradient in the entire country and one of the most demanding in…

by Tenerife

Last updated: March 19, 2025

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Waypoints

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Bus stop

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209 m

Playa de El Socorro Trailhead (Ruta 040 / PR-TF 41)

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"Playa de El Socorro" is a very beautiful beach and the starting point of one of the most spectacular and challenging trails you can do on the island: "Ruta 040".

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16.9 km

Views of El Teide

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This trail offers you an incredible view of El Teide on days without clouds or fog. Remember to immortalize the scene with your camera and mobile phone because it will take a while to fade from your memory.

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20.1 km

Teide Eggs

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These are the debris that appear in the explosion of the Teide volcano, huge balls of stone that are in the middle of the road. It's worth seeing them quietly.

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26.2 km

Fortaleza Viewpoint

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From here you have a beautiful view over the coast in the north of Tenerife. From the summit station of the Teleférico, a hiking trail leads to the Mirador de la Fortaleza observation deck.

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27.7 km

Mount Teide summit

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Teide is a volcano on the Spanish island of Tenerife. The highest point in Spain, it rises to 3,715 meters above sea level.

This dormant volcano offers absolutely unique panoramas …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.97 km

9.91 km

3.99 km

1.81 km

1.39 km

627 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

10.0 km

2.49 km

1.51 km

955 m

657 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Thursday 29 October

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Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

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Comments

January 30, 2025

Route 040 is a unique challenge that takes you from the ocean shore to the top of Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain, at almost 4,000 metres above sea level. It is the route with the greatest gradient in the entire country and one of the most demanding in Europe. If you are a fan of trail running

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