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Vilaflor and Paisaje Lunar loop (PR TF 72)

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Vilaflor and Paisaje Lunar loop (PR TF 72)

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Vilaflor and Paisaje Lunar loop (PR TF 72)

03:30

13.4km

610m

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Lunar Landscape is an arid area, almost without vegetation, on the southern slope of the Teide caldera. Here only small shrubs and plants grow between rocks and on wide scree. From the mountain village of Vilaflor, a circular walk takes you through pine forests to the edge of this unique landscape.

As you ascend you enjoy wonderful views of the southern coast of Tenerife. The route winds uphill and the landscape becomes more arid until only a few trees grow on the rocky slopes.

From the viewing points of the Lunar Landscape you have a particularly beautiful view of the strange rocks and the steep cliff of the caldera. Remember to enjoy the surroundings from the Mirador de los Escurriales avoiding stepping on the lunar landscape.

The return path takes you back to Vilaflor. Soon more trees will grow along the path as you walk downhill. You continue through the sparse forest and arrive at Vilaflor, the destination of your hike.

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Last updated: March 19, 2025

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Bus stop

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100 m

Vilaflor de Chasna

Highlight • Settlement

Vilaflor de Chasna, located 1400 meters above sea level, is the highest municipality in the Canary Islands. The town is immersed in a sea of pine trees and has specimens, such as the Pino Gordo and the Pino de las dos Pernadas, that can boast of having lived alongside the Guanches who inhabited the islands before the Hispanic conquest.

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4.30 km

Path along pine forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is a concentrate of Tenerife. It alternates between paved paths and sandy tracks. The island's landscape contrasts are particularly visible here: from lush Canary pine forests to capriciously shaped volcanic formations. The unique beauty of the landscape captivates you from the very first moments.

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6.80 km

View of the Paisaje Lunar

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great vantage point on bizarre rock formations. Directly above you, the rock face of the Teide-Caldera rises steeply upwards.

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7.02 km

Lunar Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Peculiar moonlike rock formations and views of the 2,700 meter high Guajara.

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8.45 km

Eroded rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

These curious white and ocher stone walls that appear on the path announce that we are approaching the Lunar Landscape of Tenerife. Quite a show!

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

744 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.73 km

3.68 km

2.23 km

491 m

300 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (1,380 m)

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Comments

May 17, 2023,🇪🇦 - Teneriffa :: Wanderung zum Paisaje Lunar 17.05.2023

While clouds dominate on the coast, the hope was that the sun would have the upper hand at the top of the Corona Forestal. For a long time there was a desire to hike the lunar landscape of Paisaje Lunar. 😃
If not today, then when. Already in Vilaflor the sun slowly broke the cloud cover at 14°C. The first …

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January 8, 2025,Caminata Vilafror-Paisaje Lunar

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April 15, 2023,15.04.2023 Teneriffa. Paisaje Lunar

A hike at 28 degrees and blazing sun to Paisaje Lunar.
The tour begins in Vilaflor and initially leads uphill on a rocky path through the pine forest to the junction of the circular path that leads to the bizarre rocky landscape of Paisaje Lunar.
Paisaje Lunar, translated from Spanish, means lunar landscape.
It is a peculiar rock formation of …

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July 7, 2023,Runde von Vilaflor de Chasna über Roca erosionada – Mirador Paisaje Lunar

We were on the road from Vilaflor, we started at about 1300m difference in altitude, the streets in the village are quite narrow, so we parked on the main road. The entire path consists mainly of slabs of slate, not always on a plan. Uphill it was challenging, but it was worth it. But the way back over the uneven …

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May 12, 2024,Paisaje Lunar

80% in the sun, in our opinion, not worth it. The "fairytale moon landscape" can only be properly viewed if you leave the official paths. If you still want to do the circular route, you should skip the first 2 km (Camino Chasna) and coming from the TF 21 from Vilaflor, at KM 66, turn left, turn right onto the …

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March 31, 2025,Vilaflor and Paisaje Lunar Loop🇪🇸

leaving Los Cristianos at 11am on the 482 and arrive in Vilaflor at 12. We wanted a hike but had to on the 16.20 bus back. this hike fitted in perfectly with a few minutes spare to wonder around the beautifully landscaped square. Thanks again to Komoot

February 5, 2022,Geschliffener Felsen – Wanderwege im Pinienwald Rondje vanuit Vilaflor de Chasna

Beautiful route, easy to walk and varied environment

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September 5, 2022,Paysages lunaires – Vue sur Guajara (2718 m), à partir de Vilaflor

Superb landscapes that start with a steep slope!!

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February 5, 2025

Lunar Landscape is an arid area, almost without vegetation, on the southern slope of the Teide caldera. Here only small shrubs and plants grow between rocks and on wide scree. From the mountain village of Vilaflor, a circular walk takes you through pine forests to the edge of this unique landscape.
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Vilaflor and Paisaje Lunar loop (PR TF 72)

Vilaflor de Chasna

Path along pine forest

View of the Paisaje Lunar

Lunar Landscape

Eroded rocks

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