09. Teide - Pico Viejo - TF 38
Technical information
- Start: La Rambleta - Pico Viejo Lookout Point
- Finish: Las Narices del Teide Lookout Point
- Approval status: Not officially approved
- Degree of difficulty: High
- Type of trail: Linear
- Distance: 9.3 km (12.89 ft)
- Duration: 5 hours
- Highest altitude: 3,498 m (12.89 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 2,048 m (12.89 ft)
- Elevation gain: 109 m (12.89 ft)
- Elevation loss: 1,521 m (12.89 ft)
- Links to other trails:
- Protected Nature Areas:
- Authorisation required: No
Trail description
This tough trail starts by the interpretation boards at the Pico Viejo Lookout Point (trail number 12). It then heads downwards on an undefined path across the black lava towards the Pico Viejo crater. The walk across the lava is the most difficult part of the trail, which lasts until you reach La Degollada de Chahorra, where the ground is made of pumice stones. You will then walk southbound around Pico Viejo below the edge of the crater, which stands 3,100 m (10,170 ft) high. After that, the trail drops quickly down to Las Narices del Teide, a series of beautifully aligned craters. Bordering around them, the trail continues to the ridge of Lomo de Chío and from there to the TF-38 road. This walk welcomes you to discover the medieval tongues of lava that flowed from El Teide's crater during the last eruption from the peak. You will also see the amazing crater of Pico Viejo, measuring 800 m (2,624 ft) wide, and the eruptive mouths of Las Narices del Teide, which date from 1798 and were responsible for the last eruption inside the National Park.
Hypsometry
For your own safety, don't forget to check the condition of the trail.
The competent authority will be responsible for informing you if the trail is not recommendable in the wake of adverse weather conditions, as well as if the trail or part of it is closed, etc.
- Competent authority: Teide National Park
- About the competent authority: 9. Teide - Pico Viejo - TF 38
In case of an emergency, call 112.
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