Best Hiking Trails in La Palma, Canary Islands: Ultimate Guide
La Palma is hands down the hikers paradise of the Canary Islands. Offering a plethora of breathtaking trails that will leave you in awe of its natural beauty. From lush forests to rugged volcanic landscapes, La Palma has it all.
0:00 Intro
0:39 Hiking Pico De La Nieve
3:26 Hiking Cubo De La Galga
4:27 Hiking La Zarza
5:52 Hiking La Cresteria - Roque De Los Muchachos
7:53 Hiking Barlovento to Gallegos
9:41 Hiking Bejenado
12:58 Hiking Ruta De Los Volcanos
15:34 Hiking Las Tricias - Cuevas de Buracas
17:00 Hiking Parque Nacional De La Caldera De Taburiente + Cascada De Los Colores
19:31 Hiking El Poris De Candelaria
1. Enchanted Laurisilva Forests:
Prepare to be enchanted by the ancient laurel forests, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where moss-covered trees create a mystical atmosphere. Hiking through these lush woodlands feels like stepping into a fairy tale.
2. Roque de los Muchachos:
Ascend to the island's highest point, Roque de los Muchachos, for a mesmerizing sunrise or sunset hike. The panoramic views of the caldera and the night sky are a stargazer's dream, thanks to La Palma's "Starlight Reserve" designation.
3. Caldera de Taburiente:
Explore the immense volcanic caldera, a natural wonder with rugged cliffs and lush vegetation. A hike down to the floor of the caldera offers the chance to dip your feet in crystalline mountain streams.
4. Volcanic Landscapes:
Traverse lunar-like landscapes dotted with volcanic craters and bizarre rock formations. The Volcanoes Route takes you through an otherworldly terrain that will make you feel like an explorer on a distant planet.
5. Cascading Waterfalls:
Chase the sound of cascading waterfalls hidden deep in the island's ravines. The charms of Los Tilos Biosphere Reserve, with its emerald pools and rare plant species, are irresistible.
6. Coastal Treasures:
Walk along dramatic coastal trails, where cliffs plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. Breathe in the salty sea air as you follow the rugged coastline, and keep an eye out for migrating whales and dolphins.
7. Colorful Sunsets:
The magic of La Palma doesn't end with daylight. Experience vivid and colorful sunsets from various vantage points around the island, creating a perfect ending to your day of adventure.
8. Sustainable Hiking:
La Palma is dedicated to sustainable tourism and offers well-maintained trails, information centers, and guided tours to ensure both your safety and the protection of its pristine environment.
So, whether you're a seasoned hiker or a nature enthusiast, La Palma's diverse landscapes, enchanting forests, and mesmerizing views guarantee an unforgettable hiking experience. Come and discover the untamed beauty of
The 10 hikes that we chose for this must do list are:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Hiking Pico De La Nieve
3:26 Hiking Cubo De La Galga
4:27 Hiking La Zarza
5:52 Hiking La Cresteria - Roque De Los Muchachos
7:53 Hiking Barlovento to Gallegos
9:41 Hiking Bejenado
12:58 Hiking Ruta De Los Volcanos
15:34 Hiking Las Tricias - Cuevas de Buracas
17:00 Hiking Parque Nacional De La Caldera De Taburiente + Cascada De Los Colores
19:31 Hiking El Poris De Candelaria
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Such an amazing video, great information and great footage. This will help me with my long awaited visit to this paradise of an island. Thank you!
@planetlenz
Ай бұрын
Cheers . Thanks for reaching out. Glad you enjoyed the video. The Island is one of the best in the world you won't be disappointed
I love it. I'm gonna be there for 11 days on November, lucky me :-)
@planetlenz
9 ай бұрын
Oooooo that's sounds awesome. You will love it there🤙, should be an awesome time of the year with comfortable temperatures for hiking. Definitely wish I was heading back in November.
This is gorgeous, what a filming and commenting! Just stunning content my friend!
@planetlenz
10 ай бұрын
Cheers thanks for saying that😎 It was by far the most fun one to film yet
Superbes images, qui inspirent pour entreprendre ces randonnées...
@planetlenz
8 ай бұрын
Merci 😎🤙
Did the routa de los volcanes three weeks ago, absolutely worth it
@planetlenz
10 ай бұрын
Yeah man La Palma is doing it big times. I knew it would be good but it's way better than what I could have imagined. This video doesn't do it justice, it's impossible to capture the magnitude of awesomeness in those mountains
I did the Gr131 section of La Palma very steep island with gear for sure...amazing place up in the hills
@planetlenz
6 ай бұрын
Thats awesome. How long did it take to complete?
@thefun-employedadventurer3011
6 ай бұрын
I managed it in 3 days with gear the hardest day was doing 20 miles the last day and knocking off the 8000ft decent back down to sea level off Muchachos I ran out of water and was cramping up so hard going down the zig zag path.
@planetlenz
6 ай бұрын
@@thefun-employedadventurer3011 Dammm. Yeah its not like the Alps where you can find water everywhere. Thats a super solid stats sheet for one day It's crazy how the elevation gain stats gets up there. We did 14,400 meters in the month we were there.
Thanks for the interesting tips. There aren't many hiking videos of La Palma on KZread. I'm planning a hiking holiday in La Palma and although I plan to walk more challenging routes than you, I've discovered places I didn't know about and adjusted my plans according to it.
@planetlenz
4 ай бұрын
My pleasure. The island is absolutely epic, whatever you decide to do you will enjoy🤙
Enjoyed your video so much we've decided to go. Which part of the island is best as a base for hiking? Do you need to rent a car to get to most of these hikes?
@planetlenz
4 ай бұрын
That awesome, You will love the Island. I would definitely rent a car. If you line it up right you can even do 2 hikes in a day. We went with our Van from the mainland, but renting a car will be the way to go. 100% easily one of the best places for hiking in all of Europe. If you want a central base, the Capital is good, if you want to move around a bit, spend a night or two in La Fajana - We made a full video on the area. Puntagorda is beautiful and close to good spots. Los Canarios and Los Llanos are also fantastic spots.
Beautiful! We are going next week and i was wondering where i can find the exact locations of the hikes you’ve done. Where can i park the car etc? Can i find it on komoot or something?
@planetlenz
10 ай бұрын
You will love it, which ones are you looking to do? We'll hook you up all the GPS points. Everything we did was free parking and we camped in our van at almost all the departures points of the hikes
@kristeltjeeee
9 ай бұрын
Oh thank you! All of the hikes are beautiful but we don't have time for all of them. We would love to do; - Pico de la Nieve - Cubo de la Galga - la cresteria - Roque de los muchachos - Bejenado - Ruta de los volcanos @@planetlenz
@planetlenz
9 ай бұрын
Pico de la Nieve - www.alltrails.com/trail/spain/mallorca/pico-de-la-nieve-pr-lp3?u=m&sh=xau4rt Cubo de la Galga - www.alltrails.com/trail/spain/la-palma/cubo-de-la-galga-mirador-somada-alta?u=m&sh=xau4rt Roque de los muchachos - We parked here and hiked along the edge to the view point. SUper easy and beautiful following the ridge. goo.gl/maps/rkeYZLQbAUtWmqxh6 there is also parking here goo.gl/maps/YrscSgxnz7GwFHYq8 ...... you can also park at the top for the viewpoint without hiking if you don't have enough time. The hike from the point I gave you will also get you very close to the telescopes. Bejenado - www.alltrails.com/trail/spain/la-palma/pico-bejenado?u=m&sh=xau4rt - You dont need to do the full loop, once you get to the ledge you can explore a bit further along the beautiful cliff and then loop back Ruta de los volcanos - goo.gl/maps/gBHpeTXUN7pXNoi96 This is for the north side. The hiking is right behind the recreational area. you can just hike 9 to 10 km out and then back from there. To do the other side we started from goo.gl/maps/coyK3wKRmyMv6MTbA and then just found the trail with google earth. This is the full trail www.alltrails.com/trail/spain/la-palma/ruta-de-los-volcanes-via-gr-131-e7?u=m&sh=xau4rt ...... if you only do half, do the first bit I mentioned, more craters and 5% more beautiful, if thats even possible !😂😂😂 Your going to love these hikes, We could do them all over again in a heart beat. Let me know if If I can help ya out with anything else 🤙
If you could only do three which would you pick?
@planetlenz
7 ай бұрын
Easily Roques de Los Muchachos, The water fall Inside the Caldera de Taburiente and the Route of Craters in the Cumbre Vieja... It's kinda like asking what's your favorite child😂😂😂 Depends on the day. If you get to the Island in mid May to Mid June the Endemic Echium flowers are in bloom at the Roques de los Muchachos 😎
Awesome videos guys, is there a central place to stay to hike from the front door?
@planetlenz
7 ай бұрын
Hmmmm I would imagine there are a few in the north and in the rain forest on the east. Punta Gorda has some good spots and maybe look at Los Canarios in the south.
@JasonChambersPhoto
7 ай бұрын
@@planetlenz Thanks so much guys, really appreciate your help. Loved watching all your videos 😊
@planetlenz
7 ай бұрын
@@JasonChambersPhoto Thanks mate. We really appreciate your kind words... Its always awesome to hear..... We finally got a handle on what we love creating....The first videos were hilariously aweful🤣 Got a pile of new ones in the works. Thanks for subscribing to our channel🤙
Would prefer no random music soundtrack and less baseball game style commentary.
@planetlenz
8 ай бұрын
Cheers thanks for the feedback. What would you recommend as an alternative?
Better without music
@planetlenz
10 ай бұрын
Cheers. Will definitely making editing easier 👍