Pico de la Zarza por la ruta alternativa — circular desde Piedras Caídas

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Pico de la Zarza por la ruta alternativa — circular desde Piedras Caídas

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Pico de la Zarza por la ruta alternativa — circular desde Piedras Caídas

06:19

18.5km

830m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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301 m

Birdwatching hide at El Saladar de Jandía

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On the left a board with pictures of the birds and an explanation. However, I don't know how this is supposed to work. A path much frequented by tourists leads past there

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1.48 km

Piedras Caídas Beach

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The alternating rocks and sand are beautiful. There's always something interesting to discover.

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4.76 km

Monte Aguda

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Great view but sturdy shoes required, lots of loose scree

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6.69 km

Esquinzo Route to Pico de la Zarza

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Anyone who takes this route ends up on a scree slope. Please do not use it, it is very dangerous there and the path no longer exists.

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10.8 km

Pico de la Zarza summit

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The mountain is the remnant of a stratovolcano that rose from the sea 21 million years ago.

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14.4 km

View of the North

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Fantastic but sometimes very windy way

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18.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.31 km

6.89 km

2.51 km

1.28 km

441 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

1.78 km

1.15 km

968 m

967 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 3 November

27°C

22°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

March 6, 2024,Pico de la Zarza (810m), Fuerteventura 🇪🇸

For anyone who wants to be inspired by the tour: don't take the alternative route that I took at the beginning, but rather the main route from Morro Jable. At some point the alternative route no longer exists and then you have to turn around or climb.

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June 10, 2023,🌴 Von Esquinzo zum höchsten Berg der Insel⛰️ ( Pico de la Zarza 807m)

A wonderful hike. Completely new territory for me, who hikes more in the Bavarian Forest than in such dry areas. But the impressions you collect are just great. Unfortunately, the pictures cannot always reflect the mood as it was. Really recommendable.

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October 23, 2025,Pico de la Zarza ab/bis Magic Life Esquinzo

Almost six years after my first ascent, Fuerteventura's highest mountain was once again my destination for a hike. Unfortunately, the last 50-100 meters were shrouded in fog, preventing the fantastic view toward Cofete. Nevertheless, it was still worth it.

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November 29, 2023,Wanderung

Very nice hike up the Pico, with a view over the island.

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March 7, 2023,Gigantische Aussicht⛰ – Pico de la Zarza loop from Esquinzo

Great hike to highest point on island - amazing view other side of island plus other cañarías

December 4, 2023,Pico da la Zarza

The hike to Pico de la Zara is simply a must! Great, not too difficult but long climb. With shoes! easy to run. A little steeper and rockier in the upper last part, but easily doable. Incredible view at the summit, breathtaking cliffs to Cofete. I then chose the descent (alternative) to Esquinzo, which is tough, only those who are …

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December 31, 2024,Fuerteventura 🇪🇸: Pico de la Zarza Silvester-Runde (31.12.24)

From Solana Motoral, a wide gravel road leads to the Pico de la Zarza, the highest mountain on Fuerteventura at 807 m. The climb to the rocky edge of the summit is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the east and west coasts. The way back continues further east via an alternative route that ends at the picturesque Playa de …

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