Closed hiking trails in Tenerife: list and reasons for the ban
Before heading out on a hike in Tenerife, I recommend checking the status of the trails on the Tenerife ON website — it’s the official portal with up-to-date information on available and closed trails. There are routes on the island that are officially closed for visitation. Below is a list of such trails along with the reasons for their closure.
• GR-131 “Anaga – Chasna” (effects of the forest fire)
• PR-TF 25.2 “Las Lagunetas – Hoya del Abade” (fire, damage to infrastructure)
• PR-TF 25.3 “Las Lagunetas – Los Nateros” (fire, partial destruction of the trail)
• Connecting trail between PR-TF 25.2 and PR-TF 25.3 (located in a restricted access area after the fire)
• PR-TF 35 “La Caldera – Mamio – La Caldera” (damage from the fire, unstable terrain)
• PR-TF 35.1 “Casa del Agua – Pinolere” (landslide risk, technical condition of the trail)
• PR-TF 35.2 “Ruta del Agua” (trail destruction, dangerous sections along the channel)
• PR-TF 35.3 “Llano de los Corrales – Pinolere” (damage from the forest fire, possible landslides)
• PR-TF 40 “Ladera de Tigaiga” (fire, slope instability)
• PR-TF 40.1 “Camino Punta del Risco” (high risk of falls, unstable sections)
• Ventanitas de Güímar (old water gallery, risk of collapses, unofficial trail)
• Barranco Seco and Bejía channels (Galerías de Bejía, Anaga) (dangerous areas above cliffs, narrow tunnels, risk of falls)
Why trails are closed:
• Effects of fires — damaged trees, dangerous slopes.
• Rockfalls and landslides — especially in mountainous areas and ravines.
• Past injuries and accidents — trails with high risk.
• Sensitive natural areas — ecosystems in recovery.
• Infrastructure not intended for visitation — as in the case of tunnels and channels.
These trails do not just require permission — they are officially completely closed, and passing through them is prohibited in any form.
Friends, I do not recommend violating the ban and visiting these trails — even if your acquaintances have done so. Before each outing, check Tenerife ON: there’s always fresh information about which trails are temporarily or completely closed. It’s an easy way to avoid unpleasant surprises and fines.
