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PR-TF 01 Las Mercedes - Cruz del Carmen

PR-TF 01

Macizo de Anaga

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Difficulty: Medium

Description

This trail runs from the centre of Las Mercedes to the Llanos de los Loros viewpoint, with exceptional views of the Anaga Massif.

It starts in the picturesque square next to the church in Las Mercedes. The first section runs through the town until you reach the main road. Then follow the path alongside the road and enjoy panoramic views of Vega Lagunera, El Pico de Los Gomeros, part of Las Canteras and Mesa Mota. 

When you reach a fork, take the path to the left that takes you to the Lomo Boquerón track and the Zapata viewpoint, which will lead you into the typical monteverde forest of Tenerife. 

Continue along the path towards the Llano de los Viejos recreational area to then reach the Llano de los Loros viewpoint where you can marvel at the Anaga mountains. From here, the path climbs gently along a section of the self-guided route known as the “Trail of the Senses” to reach the end point of the trail, the car park of La Cruz del Carmen.

Tips

  • Always stay on the marked trail and do not enter private property, hunting grounds, water galleries, wells or caves.
  • Pay special attention when crossing or walking along trails used by bicycles, horses or motor vehicles and when walking in ravines with water courses.
  • Avoid direct encounters with potentially dangerous animals, such as livestock, beehives, and dogs. 
  • Proceed with caution and watch for obstacles, loose rocks, uneven terrain or steep slopes to avoid accidents and falls. 
  • Check out our guide to hiking in Tenerife and, if necessary, contact the emergency services by calling 112.
Recommendations and tips

Permits

Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.

More information

Technical information sheet

Route information

Walking route

Tenerife ON

Linear

2,50 km

1 h 20 m *

TPL_GESPLAN_FITNESS_OBSERVATIONS

  • Altitude gain:326,53 m

  • Altitude loss:26,53 m

  • Maximum altitude:951,34 m

  • Minimum altitude:651,34 m

Signage

Route code

PR-TF 01

Posts and signs displaying the PR code and yellow and white marks.

Signage

Route map and profile

Elevation profile

Difficulty

Medium *MIDE safe mountain criteria

  • Maximum altitude:951,34 m

  • Minimum altitude:651,34 m

Connections with other routes

How to get to route start point

Plaza de Las Mercedes, Calle Santo Labrador, Las Mercedes.

Bus numbers 76, 77, 270, 271, 273, 274 and 275, Las Mercedes bus stop code 2083. TITSA

Parking spaces available in the centre of Las Mercedes.

How to get to route end point

Cruz del Carmen viewpoint, Carretera Las Mercedes, km 6.

Bus numbers 76, 77, 273, 274 and 275, Cruz del Carmen bus stop code 2232. TITSA

Parking with spaces for people with reduced mobility.

Municipalities passed through

  • La Laguna
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Protected Areas

Transit

Parque Rural de Anaga

The Anaga Rural Park, which occupies 7% of the island and is part of the Anaga Biosphere Reserve, was one of the first landmasses to emerge from the seabed when the island of Tenerife began to ...

Discover the Protected Area
Parque Rural de Anaga

Weather

Today, tuesday, in San Cristóbal de la Laguna


Clouds
Wind

2 km/h

Temperature

18ºC Maximum

15ºC Minimum

Rain

158%

3 day forecast

wednesday

17ºC Maximum

15ºC Minimum

thursday

19ºC Maximum

16ºC Minimum

friday

17ºC Maximum

15ºC Minimum

Places of interest

These are some of the points of interest you can find along this route..

Laureles_Llano_Viejos
EN Árbol monunental

Laurels of Llano de los Viejos

As with other trees of the Canary Island monteverde, when the main trunk of a laurel tree decays,...

Faya_Llano_Viejos
EN Árbol monunental

Faya Llano de Los Viejos

This is a spectacular faya (Morella faya) due to its proportions. It towers above the...