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Lava Field

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Lava Field

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  • Location: Frontera, Isla De Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain

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    July 5, 2022

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    Section of road that crosses this impressive volcanic landscape.
    It is worth taking the detour to visit the Puntas de Gutiérrez viewpoint, halfway through the segment.
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    The landscape that extends towards Punta de la Sal is formed by ancient lava flows that descended from the eruptive centers in the west of El Hierro. Although many of these eruptions are prehistoric and do not have an exact known date, they were what built much of this coast.

    What today appears as an immense expanse of black rock was once lava slowly advancing towards the Atlantic. Erosion has done the rest, creating one of the most spectacular and best-preserved volcanic landscapes in the Canary Islands.
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    La Dehesa is not simply a field with cows. It is one of the most important historical territories of El Hierro and for centuries has been used communally by the island's inhabitants. While much of Europe divided land among owners, here a huge shared space for grazing was maintained.

    Generations of shepherds from El Hierro with sheep, goats, cows, and horses have passed through these plains. The wind, the fog, and the isolation have shaped both the landscape and the way of life of those who worked here.
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    Malpaso and El Sabinar Loop Trail

    61.5km

    04:52

    1,550m

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    This difficult 38.2-mile touring cycling route from Punta la Dehesa to Mirador El Julán offers panoramic views and volcanic landscapes.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Distance 2.39 km

    Uphill 30 m

    Downhill 10 m

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    Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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    Location: Frontera, Isla De Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain

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