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Malpaís de Güímar – Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast loop from Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar

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Malpaís de Güímar – Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast loop from Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar

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Malpaís de Güímar – Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast loop from Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar

02:48

10.2km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar

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897 m

Malpaís de Güímar

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Spanish word Malpaís means "wasteland" in German, but that doesn't really matter. A Malpaís is a special, volcanic landscape: here you can still clearly see the original lava flows and an incredible number of pioneer plants grow between the rocks.

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2.27 km

Viewpoint at the foot of Montaña Grande

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From the vantage point at the foot of the volcanic cone of the Montaña Grande you have a perfect view of the Malpaís Güímar and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

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6.71 km

View of the Malpaís de Güímar coastal landscape

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7.90 km

Malpaís of Güímar

Highlight • Natural Monument

This hiking area is absolutely fantastic and highly recommended. The trails are constantly changing, sometimes bumpy, over stones, with steep and deep ascents and descents, and even black sand beaches. However, they are all manageable. Hiking poles are recommended.

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8.47 km

Lava Arch and Cave on the Coast

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The lava arches along the coast are a beautiful sight. The paths vary considerably, sometimes bumpy over rocks, with steep ascents and descents, and black sand beaches. However, they are manageable for hiking. Hiking poles are recommended.

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8.58 km

Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast

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Impressive viewpoint at Punta de Güímar: The waves of the deep blue Atlantic meet here with the black lava cliffs.

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8.75 km

The Malpaís de Güímar Salt Pans

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Salt was once harvested from the Atlantic Ocean here. Very interesting 👍🏻.

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9.37 km

Coastal views at Malpaís de Güímar Nature Reserve

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The paths vary considerably, sometimes bumpy over stones, with steep and deep ascents and descents, as well as black sand beaches. However, they are manageable for hiking. Hiking poles are recommended.

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10.2 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.73 km

1.70 km

790 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

1.95 km

1.30 km

835 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 23 August

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November 14, 2022,Malpais de Güímar

Short circuit from Guimar, a small fishing village in the middle of the Malpais and the natural park.

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December 28, 2023,Runde Malpais de Güímar mit Montaña (Puertito de Güímar - Teneriffa- Spanien)

A large parking lot with a great view raises expectations. And these expectations are met.
Volcanic landscape, sparse vegetation, the Montaña Grande and the Montaña de la Mar, as well as the impressive coastline gave us great moments.

Headgear, sturdy shoes and water supplies are recommended.
There is no shade and the warmth of the sun is radiated off the …

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September 15, 2023,Malpaís de Güímar – Punta de Güímar boucle au départ de Puertito de Güímar

Nice walk easy to access for everyone, bring good shoes walking on lava stones don't do it in tap shoes 😂😂

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June 17, 2022,Punta de Güímar – Küstenweg Runde von Puertito de Güímar

So I walked the route. So I can confirm that it's medium difficult, but for me it's more because of the length. Also: rub it in well. The sun is already beating down badly. A very nice route, it was fun and when I'm a little fitter I'll run it again, this time with enough sunscreen. :)

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January 17, 2025,Durch die Lavafelder 🌵⛅ Malpais de Guimar

Spring temperatures on Tenerife. Only in the accommodation it is colder than at home in wintry Tyrol. 😂 To acclimatize, a hike through the fascinating lava fields of Malpais de Guimar. Already ten thousand years old, although they look as if they were still fresh. The bike will be unpacked tomorrow and then we'll get going. 🚴🏼

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Malpaís de Güímar – Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast loop from Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar

Malpaís de Güímar

Viewpoint at the foot of Montaña Grande

View of the Malpaís de Güímar coastal landscape

Malpaís of Güímar

Lava Arch and Cave on the Coast

Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast

The Malpaís de Güímar Salt Pans

Coastal views at Malpaís de Güímar Nature Reserve

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