Barranco del Infierno
Description
The first section of the tour, which begins with the ascent to Taucho, is not very scenic and leads along the busy roads of the south coast. However, the winding final section offers beautiful views of the coastal region. If you are on the road early in the morning, however, there is usually less traffic. Alternatively, you can take a cab shuttle to Taucho to avoid the road section.
In Taucho, you change abruptly from an urban environment to the wild landscape of the Barranco del Infierno. The gorge is impressive, especially in the upper section, through which an easy-to-ride single trail leads. However, the trail also contains short sections of pushing, especially on short climbs. Despite these interruptions, the ride through the gorge is absolutely worthwhile.
On the opposite side of the Barranco del Infierno, you reach the charming little town of Ifonche, the starting point for the descent back to the coast. There are two options here:
- The GR-131 trail is extremely scenic, but technically challenging. It always contains difficult passages and some sections that have to be pushed.
- Mountain bikers usually opt for the trail that branches off to the right of the road a little further down. Although this trail is rough and rugged, it serves as an ideal connection to the smoother trails that begin below Vento.
From here, long, flowing sections lead through the dry, rugged landscape and offer plenty of riding fun. The trail ends in the hospital region, where the final section of the tour runs along wider paths. Finally, you enter the sea of houses of Costa Adeje via the main road and return to the starting point.
Note: In Tenerife, driving on the official hiking routes is prohibited. The. However, the ban is consistently ignored by local mountain bikers. It is advisable to avoid the weekends because that is when many locals are out and about. It is the responsibility of each individual to ride this route on a mountain bike, with full awareness of the legal situation.
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Details of the tour
43 km
1260 m
1260 m
11 above sea level
1128 above sea level
Costa Adeje
Costa Adeje
3357
well suited
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