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Isla De La Palma

Hoyo Negro Crater – Deseada Peak loop from Breña Alta

Mountain hikes & routes

Isla De La Palma

Hoyo Negro Crater – Deseada Peak loop from Breña Alta

Hard

4.5

(2)

18

hikers

Hoyo Negro Crater – Deseada Peak loop from Breña Alta

05:47

14.5km

680m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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907 m

Mirador del Birigoyo

Viewpoint

2

1.19 km

Caldera de Taburiente Viewpoint

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Just after the start of the 17 km long Ruta de los Vulcanos from El Pilar to Fuencaliente, you will pass the only viewpoints of the Caldera de Taburiente.

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1.87 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

3.27 km

View towards Pico Birigoyo

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If you do the volcano tour you will pass the turnoff to Birigoyo. The hiking trail is marked GR 131 and is white/red. After about 40 minutes from the El …

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4.45 km

Views of Pico Nambroque, Tenerife and La Gomera

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Neighboring islands are not always visible.
But the volcano route offers enough sights.

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5.05 km

Hoyo Negro Crater

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The Hoyo Negro erupted on June 24, 1949 and did not stop until July 31. It is one of the youngest volcanoes on La Palma. Be careful if you get …

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5.53 km

View of a cooled lava flow

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If you continue towards the volcano Deseada you can also follow the path on the lava flow.

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7.52 km

Deseada Peak

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Great views of the volcanic landscapes on La Palma. At almost 2000 m altitude often a cold wind blows, even if below the coast bathing temperatures prevail, jacket take away is definitely recommended.

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7.52 km

Summit of the Deseada Volcano

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Highest point of the Ruta de los Volcanos from El Pilar to Fuencaliente

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8.24 km

Duraznero Volcano Ridge

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This is an easy trail that offers a good view of the caldera of the vulcano.

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

1.97 km

456 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

5.61 km

3.06 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (1,450 m)

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Monday 25 May

23°C

19°C

5 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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