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Fuerteventura Hiking

South: La Pared – Rincón del Camello

intropic Attention: steep slopes, we strongly disadvise to walk this track with children or with people who have fear of height.
The track leads you to a barranco (gorge) that ends on very special shapes of sand, carved by the elements water and wind. Further you will come to a Caldera (mouth of a volcano) which will give you some impression of nature's power. The way back is over a sandy part of the Natural Park.
Approx. distance: 4,0 km, approx. elevation: 80 m

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Elevation Profile

Min Elevation: 22 m

Total Distance: 4297.81 m

Max Elevation: 116 m

Total Time: 2h 26m 31s

Total Elevation Gain: 101 m

Way Points: 0

Total Elevation Loss: 127 m

Track Points: 677

Max Speed: 2.8 m/s

Route Points: 0

Average Speed: 0.49 m/s

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South: La Pared – Rincón del Camello

South: La Pared – Rincón del Camello

intropic Attention: steep slopes, we strongly disadvise to walk this track with children or with people who have fear of height.
The track leads you to a barranco (gorge) that ends on very special shapes of sand, carved by the elements water and wind. Further you will come to a Caldera (mouth of a volcano) which will give you some impression of nature's power. The way back is over a sandy part of the Natural Park.
Approx. distance: 4,0 km, approx. elevation: 80 m

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Centre: Betancuria – Mta. Morro de la Cruz.

Centre: Betancuria – Mta. Morro de la Cruz.

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The track starts on an asphalted road that you will leave soon for a dirt track. You will walk on a schoulder with superb views on the valley and finally get to the top with astonishing views over the central area of Fuerteventura. On the way back you will pass the statues of the two ancient kings – Guize and Ayose – and the ruins of the convent San Buenaventura.

Approx. distance: 6,7 km, approx. elevation: 267 m

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Centre: Tiscamanita – Mta. Morro Jorjado.

Centre: Tiscamanita – Mta. Morro Jorjado.

You can start your walk from the village or from the beginning of the dirt track. The ascend starts slow, but increases rapidly. You will cross some dry river beds (Barrancos) to reach the top with nice views over the central area of Fuerteventura. Approx. distance: 4,1 km, approx. elevation: 417 m

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Centre: Valles de Ortega - Betancuria (SL FV 10).

Centre: Valles de Ortega - Betancuria (SL FV 10).

The track will bring you close to the highest mountain of the area and will pass next to a re-forestation project before you will reach the first capital of the island.
Approx: Distance: 9,3 km – Approx. Elevation: 460 m

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North: Villaverde – Mta. Escanfraga (1)

North: Villaverde – Mta. Escanfraga (1)

The track will bring you almost to the top from where you can enjoy a superb view over the North of Fuerteventura.
Approx: Distance: 1,5 km – Approx. Elevation: 160 m

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North: Villaverde – Mta. Escanfraga (2)

North: Villaverde – Mta. Escanfraga (2)

The track will bring you almost to the top from where you can enjoy a superb view over the North of Fuerteventura.
Approx: Distance: 1,9 km – Approx. Elevation: 54 m

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Centre: Tuineje - Tiscamanita (SL FV 09).

Centre: Tuineje - Tiscamanita (SL FV 09).

The track passes the old agricultural area of the island and you can enjoy some old architecture. The volcano La Gairia is almost omnipresent during this walk.

Approx: Distance: 6 km – Approx. Elevation: 109 m

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North: Corralejo - Calderon Hondo - Lajares (GR131)

North: Corralejo - Calderon Hondo - Lajares (GR131)

The track starts with a light slope towards a platform with nice views over Lajares, Villaverde and the distant dunes. The short climb (approx. 100m) to the summit of the volcano is somewhat heavy, especially when it is hot, but is also doable for kids over 12. From here you have a good view over the North Shore of Fuerteventura and over Lanzarote. The way back is light.
Approx. distance: 4,9 km / Approx. elevation: 128 m

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South: La Pared - Risco del Paso (GR131)

South: La Pared - Risco del Paso (GR131)

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A sandy hiking track, starting from La Pared to Risco del Paso near Costa Calma. A part of this track is the shortest distance to cross the island from one side to the other.

Approx. distance: 11 km - approx. elevation: 130 m

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South: Morro Jable - Playa de la Barca (GR131)

South: Morro Jable - Playa de la Barca (GR131)

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A medium walk from Morro Jable to Playa de la Barca. Most of the time you will be walking along the shore.

Approx. distance: 12 km - approx. elevation: -70 m (downhill)

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Centre: Agua de Bueyes – Vega de Rio Palmas – SL FV 28.

Centre: Agua de Bueyes – Vega de Rio Palmas – SL FV 28.

The track is running through one of the most productive agricultural areas of the island and comes close to the reforestation project.
Approx: Distance: 6 km – Approx. Elevation: 270 m

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Centre: Antigua – Degollada de Marrubio – Betancuria – SL FV 29.

Centre: Antigua – Degollada de Marrubio – Betancuria – SL FV 29.

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The track crosses the Betancuria mountain range. From the top you will enjoy the surrounding landscapes which are one of the oldest formations of the island.
Approx: Distance: 5,6 km – Approx. Elevation: 340 m

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South: Cardón – Mount Cardón – SL FV 53

South: Cardón – Mount Cardón – SL FV 53

The track climbs steeply on the mountain Cardón, one of the most emblematic natural elements of Fuerteventura. From the end point one has a magnificent view over the West coast and the plains of Fuerteventura.

Approx: Distance: 2,3 km – Approx. Elevation: 200 m

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South: Cofete – Morro Jable.

South: Cofete – Morro Jable.

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The track starts at the east entrance of Cofete and goes relatively flat for a while. After about 2km you will begin a steep climb to the shoulder of the pass. Here – halfway – you can rest and enjoy the marvellous views back to Cofete or to the valley going to Morro Jable. The second part of the descent can be hot.
Approx. distance: 6,3 km - Approx. elevation: 290 m

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North: Corralejo – Mta. Bayuyo.

North: Corralejo – Mta. Bayuyo.

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You can climb this volcano from 2 sides: West or East or make a round trip. The track has some steep parts and on the top you can overview Corralejo, Lobos, the North-West coast and Lanzarote.
Approx: Distance: 3 km – Approx. Elevation: 180 m

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South: Costa Calma – West Coast 1.

South: Costa Calma – West Coast 1.

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This track crosses the narrowest part of the island from East to West and runs through a sandy area. You get a good impression about the differences in power of the waves between East and West.
Approx: Distance: 3,3 km – Approx. Elevation: 52 m

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North: La Matilla – Mta. La Muda

North: La Matilla – Mta. La Muda

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The track has several short steep climbs, you pass ancient wells and at the end you will enjoy a breathtaking view over Mta. Tindaya and the West coast.
Approx: Distance: 1,5 km – Approx. Elevation: 215 m

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North: Lajares – Barranco Cho Cruz – Del Diable

North: Lajares – Barranco Cho Cruz – Del Diable

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The track guides you through small sandy canyons and over volcanic hills till a nice view point from where you can overlook the west coast and El Cotillo. An ideal place to watch sunset, but don't stay too long afterwards as you will need sufficient light to return.
Approx. distance: 6,7 km / Approx. elevation: 212 m

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North: Lajares – Cañada de Melián – El Cotillo

North: Lajares – Cañada de Melián – El Cotillo

The track will bring you in quiet surroundings, specific nature, nice views towards the West coast and to an ancient defensive tower.
Approx: Distance: 8 km – Approx. Elevation: 138 m

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South: Morro Jable – Cofete – PR FV 55

South: Morro Jable – Cofete – PR FV 55

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The track goes relatively flat for a while. After about 2km you will begin a steep climb to the shoulder of the pass. Here – halfway – you can rest and enjoy the marvellous views to Cofete and the villa Winter.
Approx. distance: 5,8 km / Approx. elevation: 280 m

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South: Mal Nombre – Morro de la Burra

South: Mal Nombre – Morro de la Burra

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This track is also possible for bikes and even normal cars as it is completely asphalted, although there are some bad spots. You pass along a wide valley till the shoulder of the hill. The view here is absolutely spectacular and should strongly be recommended to all those who like visiting Fuerteventura.
Approx. distance: 11,3 km / Approx. elevation: 302 m

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North: Tetir – Casillas de Angel

North: Tetir – Casillas de Angel

The track has a lot of climbing and you will see interesting geologic formations. From the top you can see the ancient cereal cultivation grounds.
Approx: Distance: 6,9 km – Approx. Elevation: 250 m

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North: Tetir – Degollada de Facay - Tefía

North: Tetir – Degollada de Facay - Tefía

The track runs trough a gorgeous valley with a lot of geologic formations, created by erosion. You can also find many endemic plants.

Approx: Distance: 7,8 km – Approx. Elevation: 240 m

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North: Tindaya – Vallebrón – La Matilla – PR FV 09

North: Tindaya – Vallebrón – La Matilla – PR FV 09

The track is passing a lot of rural area and will show you some info about the ancient rural activity that was heavily connected to the harsh nature.

Approx: Distance: 10 km – Approx. Elevation: 300 m

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Centre: Tiscamanita – Caldera de Arrabales

Centre: Tiscamanita – Caldera de Arrabales

The track passes through the central plains of Fuerteventura and is the ancient road that the locals used to get to the East coast. A part of the track goes through the "Malpais Grande", a lava river which once flowed till Pozo Negro.
Approx: Distance: 9 km – Approx. Elevation: 148 m

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Centre: Tiscamanita – Vega de Rio Palmas – SL FV 31

Centre: Tiscamanita – Vega de Rio Palmas – SL FV 31

The track crosses the Betancuria mountain range which has been altered a long time ago by humans to accommodate for agriculture. Now abandoned, they remain silent witnesses of ancient activity.

Approx: Distance: 8,2 km – Approx. Elevation: 420 m

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South: Jandia – Barranco de Pecenescal.

South: Jandia – Barranco de Pecenescal.

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The track, which starts at the FV02 secondary road from Jandía to Costa Calma, will bring you to a famous view point which overlooks the impressive Barlovento coast line. The track is a mix of sandy and rocky road.

Approx: Distance: 5 km – Approx. Elevation: 204 m

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