The Wild Eight

The Wild Eight – 93,03 Km, 2728 m elevation – cycling route Tenerife

Route at a glance

Distance93,03 Km
Elevation2728 m
Time3H56M
DifficultyHard
Bike typeRoad bike
StartPuerto de Santiago

Route tags

  • Scenic
  • Climbs
  • Advanced
  • Epic

Recommended bike for this route

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

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A ride carved through Tenerife's most dramatic terrain—twisting hairpins, towering cliffs, and endless views. This route winds through pine-covered climbs and plunging ravines, past ancient villages and deep into the mystical gorge of Masca. With relentless elevation and bold scenery, it's a route that leaves legs burning and hearts full.

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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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