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Caldera de Taburiente

The Caldera de Taburiente - a huge eroded volcanic caldera of pine forest and the Cascada de Colores

Difficulty 3/5 · ModerateDayLoopDay/multi-day (crater)
Distance
~7-16 km
Max elevation
~2,000 m
Elevation gain
~600 m
Duration
4-7 h
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Explore the lush trails and stunning mountain views in the Pyrenees, Spain.

The route

The line through La Palma, Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Season & conditions

Best season

Year-round (spring for water)

Weather risks

Heat, dry summers; cool at the rim

Best spring for waterfalls; hot/dry in summer; some 4x4 access. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

A vast eroded caldera of Canary pines, streams and waterfalls

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics

Crowds & solitude

A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season

Variants & turnaround

The Los Brecitos to Barranco de las Angustias traverse; short rim walks

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Los Llanos de Aridane (La Palma)

Shuttle & transport

4x4 taxi to Los Brecitos for the downhill traverse

Huts, camping & refuges

Day route - none needed

Gear, water & connectivity

Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies

Facilities

Services in Los Llanos de Aridane; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

Caldera de Taburiente NP; a 4x4 taxi shortens the access. Confirm.

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Heat, river crossings, the long descent/ascent

Emergency exits & rescue

Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.

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