Hiking routes in the Canary Islands and GPX track downloads

The Canary Islands are a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a gentle coastal walk or a challenging ascent to a volcanic peak, you’ll find well-marked routes on every island.

To make planning your trip easier, the Canary Islands Government provides official route tracks that you can download free of charge and carry on your GPS device or mobile phone. This way, you can follow the trails safely and with up-to-date information.

In this article, you’ll find a selection of routes on each island – from the easiest to the most demanding – along with a direct link to the official page where you can download the GPX track.

 
La Gomera

Vallehermoso – Playa de Vallehermoso
3.7 km. 1 m ascent, 156 m descent. Download GPX track

Reventón Oscuro – El Cedro – Reventón Oscuro
5.8 km. 3.5 hrs. 300 m ascent/descent.

Agulo Circular via Juego de Bolas
7.7 km. 3 hrs. 610 m ascent/descent.

San Sebastián de La Gomera – Hermigua
26.7 km. 8 hrs. 1,025 m ascent / 1,010 m descent. Download maps & GPX track

Hermigua – Playa de Vallehermoso
15.3 km. 6.5 hrs. 920 m ascent/descent. Download maps & GPX track

San Sebastián de La Gomera – Degollada de Peraza
9.8 km. 1,000 m ascent, 70 m descent. Download maps & GPX track

Chipude – Vallehermoso
14.3 km. 5 hrs. 462 m ascent, 1,351 m descent. Download maps & GPX track

For official La Gomera routes: www.caminosnaturales.es/sector-canario

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Tenerife

Las Portelas – Masca (PR-TF 59)
3.65 km. 1.75 hrs. 392 m ascent, 426 m descent. Download GPX track

Anaga – Chasna (GR 131.1)
3.6 km. 1 hr. 14 m ascent, 89 m descent. Download GPX track

El Palmar Loop walk (via Las Lagunetas)
7.3 km. 2.5 hrs. 462 m ascent/descent. Download GPX track

PNT 04 Siete Cañadas Trail
17 km. 4.5 hrs. 412 m ascent, 318 m descent. Download GPX track

Vilaflor – Paisaje Lunar – Vilaflor (PR-TF 72)
13 km. 5 hrs. 852 m ascent/descent. Download GPX track

Garachico – Chinyero (PR-TF 43)
18 km. 7 hrs. 1,810 m ascent, 422 m descent. Download GPX track

El Contador – Parador Nacional (PR-TF 86)
15.8 km. 7 hrs. 1,588 m ascent, 688 m descent.

For more Tenerife routes you can also check www.tenerifeon.es/itinerarios

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La Palma

Cubo de La Galga
4 km. 120 mins. Download PDF

Ruta de los Molinos, from Sta Cruz de la Palma (PR-LP 02.2)
7 km. 2 hrs. 410 m ascent/descent. Download GPX track

Cubo de La Galga (extended route)
12.4 km. 7.5 hrs return. 750 m ascent/descent. GPX track and map

Pico de la Nieve – Santa Cruz de la Palma
17 km. 5.5 hrs. 70 m ascent, 2,300 m descent. GPX track and map

Roque Los Muchachos – San Juan de Puntallana
15.8 km. 4.3 hrs. 1,560 m descent. GPX track and map

Llanos de Aridane – Caldera de Taburiente (PR-LP 13)
27 km. 8 hrs. 1,400 m ascent/descent. GPX track and map

Visitor Centre – Pico Bejenado
16 km. 6.5 hrs return. 1,050 m ascent/descent. GPX track and map

For official La Palma routes: www.senderosdelapalma.es/footpaths

 
Gran Canaria

Find the routes below and more at www.grancanariasenderos.com

Circular Tamadaba
10 km. 2.5 hrs. 380 m ascent.

Circular Artenara – Cuevas Caballero
9 km. 3 hrs. 500 m ascent/descent.

Llanos de la Pez & Mirador Pozos Pico de las Nieves
7 km. 2.2 hrs. 600 m ascent/descent.

Juncal Tejeda (Route C35)
12 km. 4 hrs. 600 m ascent/descent.

Lagunetas Route C20
20 km. 6.75 hrs. 1,000 m ascent/descent.

Agaete – Artenara
20 km. 6.5 hrs. 1,200 m ascent.

Teror – Playa de Mogán, Las Palmas
20 km. 6.5 hrs. 550 m descent.

Find all official routes at www.grancanariasenderos.com

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El Hierro

GR-131 Section 4: Ermita de la Virgen de los Reyes – Faro de Orchilla
5.5 km. 2.5 hrs. 585 m descent. GPX track and map

El Verodal – El Sabinar
3.2 km (one way). 1 hr. 415 m ascent, 70 m descent. GPX track and map

Isora – Tiñor – Puerto de La Estaca
8.8 km. 3.4 hrs. 80 m ascent, 960 m descent. GPX track and map

Camino de los Pastores – Julán
16.2 km. 6.5 hrs. 415 m ascent, 105 m descent. GPX track and map

GR-131 Section 3: Valverde – Ermita de la Virgen de los Reyes
27.6 km. 10 hrs. 945 m ascent, 860 m descent. GPX track and map

 
Fuerteventura

Find detailed route info at www.fuerteventuractiva.es

 
Lanzarote

Find official hiking routes at www.lanzaroteofficial.com/senderos