Teror loop

Circular walk easily accessible from Teror town centre, which is a sight to behold.
Several views of mountain villages (including Teror), the ocean and troglodyte caves.
A word of advice: beware of thorns if you decide to try the prickly pear!

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 285 m
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    Descent: - 288 m

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    Highest point: 710 m
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    Lowest point: 483 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Leave Teror on Calle José Miranda Guerra and park in a small car park on the left handside of the road, opposite a street that goes off to the right in the wrong direction, Calle Montañeta De La Fuente Agria.

(S/E) From the car park, turn left and continue along Calle Hoya de San Lazaro.

(1) Bend right to cross the bridge over the Barranco del Teror and, after about 150 m, leave the road to take a dirt track on the right. Return to asphalt at Calle El Calvario and continue to the right.

(2) Just before the end of the street, take the dirt track on the right: signposted "caminolos barranquillos".

(3) Don't forget to turn around to admire the ocean view! Continue along the path, heading South-West then South. You'll come to a crossroads.

(4) Turn right and continue to the tarmac (Camino Real del Àlamo).

(5) Turn right. Ignore the streets on your left and reach the Calle Monteverde crossroads.

(6) Cross the street to take the path opposite (Camino de la Fuente). Turn onto Calle Montañeta De La Fuente Agria and follow it to the left, arriving almost opposite the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 525 m - Calle Jose Miranda Guerra
  2. 1 : km 0.61 - alt. 490 m - Turn right to cross the bridge
  3. 2 : km 1.03 - alt. 540 m - Calle El Calvario, footpath on the right
  4. 3 : km 1.47 - alt. 578 m - Viewpoint
  5. 4 : km 3.33 - alt. 691 m - Crossroads, right
  6. 5 : km 3.84 - alt. 637 m - Camino Ream del Àlamo, on the right
  7. 6 : km 4.54 - alt. 567 m - Calle Monteverde, road opposite
  8. S/E : km 5.04 - alt. 525 m - Calle Jose Miranda Guerra

Notes

Start & Parking: Leave Teror on Calle José Miranda Guerra and park in a small car park on the left handside of the road, opposite a street that goes off to the right in the wrong direction, Calle Montañeta De La Fuente Agria.

Gears: Hiking shoes essential.

Refreshments: No refreshment points.

Relatively simple route, little risk of getting lost!

(S/E) You can also start from the town centre, which makes the hike a little longer.

Worth a visit

Ocean views, mountain villages.
Plenty of prickly pears (watch out for the thorns!!).
If you're lucky, you'll see wild rabbits.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 1135647

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike – as described.
The level is moderate rather than easy.

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User 25874651

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A little-travelled route in the hills above Teror, surrounded by cacti, trees and flowers. The vegetation can be dense in some parts of the path (brambles, shorts not recommended).

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jean92
jean92
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk.
Lovely mountain path through a wide variety of vegetation. Magnificent view of Teror.
Easy hike, but bring hiking boots, fleece and raincoat as the weather can be very changeable.

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babethrando
babethrando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk to discover Teror, surrounded by varied vegetation in bloom.

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Jojc
Jojc

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The first half of the route is the most interesting, crossing some superb landscapes, with beautiful vegetation, flowers along the way and fine viewpoints.
This 1st part deserves to be classed as medium difficulty if we compare it to the Pozo de las Nieves route, which is classed as medium difficulty and which we found easier overall.
The second part is less interesting, but closes the loop.

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Tonique
Tonique

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

There are still a few flowers in bloom at this time of year...

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Mendia64
Mendia64

Very nice hike, well explained beforehand on Visorando. Thank you for this beautiful trail...

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michel tout court
michel tout court

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk in beautiful surroundings

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Pierre99
Pierre99

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty and easy walk in December. Its main attraction is the superb path winding through the flowers. Incredible in the middle of winter!

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cydream
cydream

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Apart from the start, which is directly on the road, with no protective equipment for pedestrians, this ride, which is largely on the SL-4 road, is one of the most beautiful single-track rides I've done. Much of it is on false flat. You'll be treated to ridge crossings, passages through the cacti and numerous viewpoints, mostly under cover. Very little traffic.

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Phil C.
Phil C.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very well-marked trail with lovely views over the town of Teror and the ocean to the north-east.
The lush and varied vegetation of this region contrasts with the almost desert-like regions of the south of the island.
At an altitude of 620 m, we opted to take the path on our left (Lomo de Los Caramujos), which rises a little further to 720 m and adds an extra dimension to this hike (with the option of picnicking on the plateau).
We returned to the path described at altitude 690m (and avoided having to go up and down again).
Best done on a Sunday, when you can buy local produce at the weekly market!

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laurent du 94
laurent du 94

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A good part of the route is on a balcony path with beautiful views, which is super pleasant. The vegetation (eucalyptus, cactus and others) is a plus.
I advise you to follow the route in the direction indicated by the designer, it's really the best way.
With the GPX track that I used for the first time, I had no problems finding my way around. Thank you Visorando!

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Phil33100
Phil33100

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice, easy walk but not enough detailed explanations

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georgeschapelle34
georgeschapelle34

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Starting point: on leaving Terror as indicated, there are 2 car parks, one at the school (near the town centre) and another further down, closer to the bridge over the barranco. In both cases there is a fairly narrow stretch of road (watch out for cars). It's best to park in the higher car park to finish the walk with a short tour of the centre of Terror.

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