Teide North Big Loop

Teide North Big Loop – 174,07 Km, 4,572 m elevation – cycling route Tenerife

Route at a glance

Distance174,07 Km
Elevation4,572 m
Time7H12M
DifficultyHard
Bike typeRoad bike
StartPuerto de Santiago

Route tags

  • Scenic
  • Teide
  • Volcanic
  • Climbs
  • Advanced
  • Epic
  • Forest
  • MTB

Recommended bike for this route

Lightweight carbon road bike with compact gearing (32–34t cassette) for Tenerife climbs.

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An unforgettable ride that sweeps through every layer of Tenerife's volcanic heart. From the lava-sculpted flanks of Teide to the green cloud forests of the north, and down into the dizzying depths of Masca Gorge, this route is a full-body journey. Expect endless gradients, thin air, wild switchbacks, and a sense of riding across another planet.

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Planning your ride

Check weather and wind before you go — especially on Teide above 2,000 m. Start early to avoid heat, traffic, and afternoon trade winds. Download the GPX below and charge your GPS or phone.

Ride planning

Puerto de Santiago

7-day forecast · Canary Islands

Today

30°

Today

30°

21°

1355%

Sat

29°

21°

155%

Sun

28°

20°

70%

Mon

26°

20°

80%

Tue

25°

19°

90%

Wed

26°

19°

90%

Thu

26°

19°

90%

Forecast for Puerto de Santiago (coast). Mountain and Teide conditions can differ — check Windy or AEMET before long climbs.

Detailed wind and mountain forecasts:WindyAEMETOpen-Meteo

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